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When you first set out on your herbal journey, the idea of setting up a home apothecary is one that is both exciting and rewarding. The thought of having a variety of herbs at your fingertips, shelves lined with endless herbal preparations, and being constantly inspired by the possibilities of the herbal world is enough […]

Cold and flu season is here, and I’ve been prepping my autumn natural medicine cabinet for weeks now. One thing you’ll find in it is this Vitamin C Elderberry Oxymel for an added vitamin C boost on days where my diet has been less than sufficient. Did you know that vitamin C is a helpful […]

If you, like me, want to practice seasonal herbalism, chances are you are currently in the process of stocking your fall apothecary. Today, I want to share 5 herbal syrups from the Growing Up Herbal blog that would make a great addition to your apothecary this season. Before I share these recipes, let me first […]

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 […]

Goldenrod fills the waysides with its color. The green leaves are beginning to fade to reds, yellows, oranges, and browns. The mornings and evenings have a chill to them. Cold weather crops are beginning to make their way to meal plans again. Football season is back, and every store you go in is filled with […]

We’ve been in our new home for almost 3 months, and while I feel like we’re settling into it more and more, there are some areas that need a bit more of that homey touch. One area I’ve recently worked on is my home apothecary. Seeing how I work from home as an herbalist for […]