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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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It’s that time of the year, friends.  Autumn. And with autumn comes so many seasonal living to-dos — many of which are in the garden. When it comes to fall gardening to-dos, there are many. Summer blooms needing to be pruned. Spent annuals needing to be removed (or left if you’re into Piet Oudolf’s style). Adding […]

So I’m one of those people that refuses to decorate for Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving. Anyone else with me? I think it’s because I view Thanksgiving as an autumn holiday, and I want to give my family plenty of time to appreciate and celebrate it before moving on to the next holiday. As […]

I’m not a big gem person. I think they’re pretty, but I don’t really know a whole lot about them. My kids know more about gems than I do. Gem mining is one of their favorite things to do—in real life and in Minecraft ?, and they love studying earth science because they get to […]

Autumn is the season for colored leaves, warm clothes, and hearty comfort foods. And while those things may bring a sense of rest and relaxation, autumn can be a busy time of year. There are sporting events to attend, holiday preparations to make, shorter days to fit everything into, and for many gardeners, food preservation […]

How To Make DIY Herbal Soup Rings | Growing Up Herbal | Take your water-based foods to the next level by using these herbal soup rings to amp up the flavor and nutritional benefits! Learn to make them in this post.

Fall is hands down my favorite season of the year. Not only do I enjoy the slowing of life that commonly occurs during this time of the year, but I enjoy the festivities the season brings as well. These festivities, whether they’re holidays, local festivals, or fun family traditions add to the coziness of the […]

6 Ways I Make My Home Cozy For Fall | Growing Up Herbal | I’m sharing six ways I try to make my home cozy for fall — from food to decor, to smells and family activities, and more!

If you’ve received any of my past letters, you’ll know I’m big into seasonal living and finding balance in life. One of the reasons is that seasonal living is very doable yet forgiving at the same time. First off, you don’t have to focus on doing it all, all of the time. You really only […]

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