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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 March, yet spring feels so far away. Sure the crocuses, daffodils, and windflowers have bloomed. The forsythia, maple, Bradford pear, and cherry branches are flowering. And yes, the daylily, tulip, and allium green foliage are all peaking up through the black moist soil. But… I long for spring gardening. Last year I purchased a […]

Well, hello there, friend! Today I thought I’d try something a bit different from the norm and give an audio recording a try about some things I’m doing to embrace the end of summer. This […]

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In this week’s vlog, we’re heading to a local greenhouse to purchase some vegetable plants for our garden, and I’m also sharing some clips of the boy’s first piano recital in 3 years! Next, join me as I make a DIY tick repellant shampoo made with essential oils to help keep pests off the boys […]

It’s been three years since we moved to Wild Rose Cottage, and in that time I have crafted a number of gardens around my home. There are herbs scattered here and there throughout the garden […]

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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 […]

In this week’s YouTube vlog, the boys are breaking their Easter presents in and finally getting around to doing some tubing in the creek. (5:25) Dean is also showing me his new man toy — a wood chipper for his tractor. Lastly, (14:15) I’m sharing a spring garden tour/update with you as well. Thank you […]

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