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Welcome to the Growing Up Herbal Journal where you'll find information on herbal education, recipes, tutorials, natural living tips and tricks, and behind the scenes glimpses of how I live life naturally.

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If you ask me, plain ole’ water is pretty dull and boring. If I’m going to drink water during the day, and I normally do, I’m going to need something fun. Something tasty. Something exciting! This is where flower ice cubes come in handy. Flower ice cubes not only make my drinks a bit prettier […]

If there ever was a season that embodied the au naturale look, summer is it, and having a good nourishing lip scrub right at your fingertips is one way to help you achieve that look effortlessly. In this post, I’ll share a bit about how we lighten things up during the summer months, from our […]

The primary way I practice herbalism is through using everyday herbs in my everyday life – herbs that support my wellness in ways that ebb and flow with the seasons.  You see, late spring and early summer are Pitta season, according to Ayurveda (India’s herbal system), so my daily focus shifts to herbs that are cooling and […]

Come learn how to make a non-toxic homemade insecticidal spray for indoor and outdoor plants with me. This insecticidal spray is cheap and easy to make, and it works extremely well to keep aphids, whiteflies, ants, and other pesky insects off your plants. Also, I’d love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. And as […]

I’m getting artsy in this week’s vlog as I show you how I’m making a hand-painted tic-tac-toe outdoor game with slabs of tree trunks and rocks to create a whimsical pond scene. This game will stay outdoors in all seasons, and hopefully, provide some fun for friends and family! After all the work is done, […]

Whether you garden or not, dry hands can plague anyone at any time during the year.  Personally, I find winter and spring to be the most common times of the year to have dry hands. […]

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