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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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I think it’s safe to assume that everyone, at some point, feels the weight of stress in his or her life. Whether it’s kids, school, work, or some other demand, stress is an expected part of life. Stress is rarely something that can be avoided, and thankfully, it isn’t always a bad thing. Stress can […]

Two Personal Inhaler Essential Oil Blends To Help You Through Stressful Times | Growing Up Herbal | We all have to manage stress in our lives. Thankfully there are things like essential oils and herbs to help us do it. Get the recipe for two essential oil blends to use in your personal inhaler to help you deal with stress when you need to.

It’s back to school season, and not just for the kids and college students—for everyone who wants to study the art and science of herbalism at the Herbal Academy, too! But how do you know if our herbal school is right for you? Today, I’m over at the Herbal Academy where I’m sharing 4 questions […]

4 Questions To Ask Before Going To Herbal School | Growing Up Herbal | Thinking about going to herbal school, but you're not quite sure if it's for you? Ask yourself these questions first!

The “Dog Days” of summer are upon us in the South. The dogs and cats are lazy, the snakes are more prone to bite, the gnats, flies, and mosquitoes are more bothersome than normal, and the poison ivy is thriving. Thankfully, it isn’t all bad. These slow, hot days bring more time for family gatherings, […]

9 Summer Herbs To Forage This Year | Growing Up Herbal | Here are 9 summer herbs to forage right now. These herbs are abundant in the summer, and depending on where you live, they may be in your backyard, too!

When I left my job as a registered nurse to stay home with my first baby, I would never have dreamed I’d end up where I am now. In fact, I thought I’d be perfectly content to not have a career and instead to devote myself to caring for my family, but that wasn’t the […]

A Day In The Life: How I Make A Living As An Herbalist - Part 2 | Growing Up Herbal | Ever wondered what it's like to work as an herbalist? If so, let me share my personal journey with you, including the newest adventure in my herbal career!

If you’re a fan of oranges, you may find yourself with an overabundance of leftover orange peels in your home, especially when oranges are in season. If you find yourself wondering what to do with all these peels rather than throwing them in the trash, let me offer some suggestions to help you put your […]

4 Ways To Use Leftover Orange Peels | Growing Up Herbal | Have a surplus of orange peels? Don't throw them away. Instead, put your leftover orange peels to use with these four easy DIY projects!

Are you interested in learning how to use plants to support your health in as natural a way as possible — plants that grow in your backyard or in the forest behind your home or can be found in the local herb shop? If so, here's how you can become an herbalist!

How to Become
An Herbalist

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4 Ways To Use Leftover Orange Peels | Growing Up Herbal | Have a surplus of orange peels? Don't throw them away. Instead, put your leftover orange peels to use with these four easy DIY projects!

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