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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 […]

Herbalism is sometimes referred to as “the people’s medicine,” but what does that mean exactly?  It means that learning about and using herbs is easy enough for the average person to grasp—yes, even the person with no medical or science background! It means that you — yes, YOU — can be empowered to take charge […]

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 […]

The winter season is known for an increase in viral infections, specifically cold and influenza, and now it seems, covid as well. Because of this, I recently reached out to my followers over on Instagram Stories to see if anyone had any cold and flu season questions they’d like for me to answer, and today, […]

In spring, many of us have our minds set on cleansing and detoxing our bodies and homes after a long winter of being inside and enjoying the hardier, cozier parts of the winter season. As […]

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In every industry there are trends. Yes, even in herbalism, there are herbal trends from time to time. A trend, however, doesn’t have to be boxed in as something that’s currently popular. A trend can also be defined as a direction in which an industry is moving. It’s here in this second definition that I […]

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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