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.
Summer is here in Southern Appalachia, and that means it’s honeysuckle season! Because I’m always looking for ways to make the most of the herbs growing around my home, I decided that this week — the first week of our summer homeschool break — called for a honeysuckle simple syrup infused treat. And what better […]
Umm! There aren’t many things that are better than just-from-the-oven-muffins. The grass-fed butter just melts right in, they taste so sweet, and they go down perfectly with a cold glass of raw milk. Just writing this makes me want to bake a batch and eat them for dessert! I’ll refrain of course, and I wouldn’t advise you to […]
My kid’s love the taste of rose hips and we frequently gather huge bunches of them out in the wild, dry them, and drink them as a fragrant and delicious tea. If you’re a little more adventurous there are countless ways to prepare and enjoy these vitamin C rich fruits. Rose hips can be used […]
I love experimenting with food and herbs, learning how to combine the two, and make it taste great without killing the properties of the herbs… not to mention making deliciously healthy foods my kids will eat. It can certainly be a challenge, but I’m definitely up for it from time to time! My most recent recipe […]
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!