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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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Now I don’t know what makes you feel loved by your partner, but one of the ways Dean shows me he loves me is through physical touch. While physical touch can most certainly be sensual, it doesn’t always have to be to show love and affection. In fact, for me, it’s the daily non-sensual touch […]

I finally got around to finishing the update on my Making Herbal Infused Oils: The Ultimate How-To Guide, so I decided to come here and share one of my favorite recipes from the guide with you.  This recipe is for a solar-infused herbal oil. Solar-infused herbs are made by combining herbs and oil and letting […]

I have many favorite things about spring—one of them being the fresh, sunny faces of dandelion blossoms popping up everywhere. Dandelions are one of my favorite herbs. Not only are they readily available, but they have so many uses such as dandelion fritters, roasted dandelion root coffee, dandelion kombucha, dandelion syrup, floral crowns… even freshly […]

How To Make Fresh Dandelion Blossom Oil | Growing Up Herbal | Learn how to take fresh dandelion flowers and infuse them into an herbal oil.

Mullein. There’s so much to say about this plant it’s hard to know where to begin. Not only does it grow all over the US and in many other parts of the world, but it’s one of the easier plants to identify and harvest. It has many valuable actions and can be used in a variety […]

How To Make And Use Mullein Flower Oil | Growing Up Herbal | Mullein flower oil is a great oil to keep on hand as it can be used in many ways for your family's wellness.

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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How To Make And Use Mullein Flower Oil | Growing Up Herbal | Mullein flower oil is a great oil to keep on hand as it can be used in many ways for your family's wellness.

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