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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 mentioned in my last YouTube vlog that I had recently launched a membership site for those who would like to be mentored by me in how to become a seasonal herbalist and better align their lifestyles with the cycles and rhythms of the seasons. I call it my Seasonal Herbalism Community, and there are […]

Hi, friend! While I haven’t shared many of my YouTube Vlogmas videos here on the blog simply because there are SO MANY, I did want to share this particular one with you. In this video, I’m doing a little end-of-the-year housekeeping in my home apothecary. I hope you’ll join me as I clean, organize, and […]

Herbal syrups are a tasty and effective way to deliver the wellness benefits of herbs to adults and children alike. In today’s video, I’m going to show you how I make shelf-stable herbal syrups that have a shelf-life of 1-2 years! Gone are the days of making fresh batches of herbal syrups every month or […]

Hello, friends! Today, I thought I’d share a quick recap of this past month’s Oat Herb Study inside of my Herb Folk herb study program. In this study, we learned about several different actions and uses of oat. We’ve also tried our hand at making, and hopefully using, several different oat preparations as well. Get […]

Hello, friends! Today I thought I’d share a quick recap of this past month’s Yarrow Herb Study inside of my Herb Folk herb study program. In this study, we learned about several different actions and uses of nettle. We’ve also tried our hand at making, and hopefully using, several different yarrow preparations as well. Get […]

Hello, friends! Today I thought I’d share a quick recap of this past month’s Chamomile Herb Study inside of my Herb Folk herb study program. In this study, we learned about several different actions and uses of chamomile. We’ve also tried our hand at making, and hopefully using, several different chamomile preparations as well. Get […]

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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