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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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As an herbalist who’s done her fair share of herbal study over the years and a homeschool mom who teaches her four boys at home every single day, I’ve learned a thing or two about good study habits. Here are 5 top-notch herbal study tips that I’ve found extremely helpful when it comes to making […]

Have you ever heard an herbalist say strange things such as: “Sit with the plants and let them teach you.” “Learn from the plants themselves.” “Plants are your teachers.” “Listen to the plants. What are they saying to you?” So on and so forth?  I know I sure have, and honestly, when I was new […]

The science and art of herbalism is a vast field of study, and no matter how you like to learn — online, in-person, at workshops, through books — it can be challenging to keep all that herbal information from becoming a jumbled mess in your mind.  This is where an herbal materia medica comes into play! […]

Do you want to become an herbalist but aren’t quite ready for a formal herbal program? If so, that’s completely fine. There are many ways to learn how to use herbs and practice herbal medicine. If you want to dip your toes into the wild and wonderful world of herbal medicine at your own pace […]

You guys! I have another Seasonal Herbalism Community recap and preview for you today. If you’ve heard me talk about this herbal membership and wanted to know more, here’s your chance. We’ve just transitioned into summer content, and I must say, it’s SO good! You can check out what we covered inside my inner herbal […]

You guys! I’m really pleased with how my Seasonal Herbalism Community membership is going over on Patreon. We’re two months in at this point. We’ve covered a lot of spring herbal practices so far, and we’re beginning the transition to summer herbal content. So today, I thought I’d share a sneak peek at all the […]

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
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