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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In this month’s recipe walk-through video, I’m sharing how I make herb-infused oils using fresh herbs. I’m going to walk you through the entire process from gathering your fresh herbs — dandelion blossoms in this […]
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 […]
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is by far my favorite plant. Every part of it can be used in herbalism, but in this article, I’m focusing on using the root of dandelion only. Below I’ll share 10 dandelion root wellness benefits as well as explain how to harvest the root and use it to make a simple […]
Heads up beginner herbalists! When it comes to making herbal preparations, one of the simplest ways to go about it is to use the folk method. The folk method is often used by beginner herbalists because it’s a simple and easy method to follow, but that doesn’t mean it’s for beginners only. Many experienced herbalists […]
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!
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