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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I shared a reel on Instagram a week or so ago about harvesting lavender from my garden that was a bit past its prime. Yes, I kept meaning to get around to harvesting it earlier, […]
In this week’s vlog, Dean and I are off on a date for our 15 year anniversary! We’re heading to Boone, NC to eat at Eleven80 Eatery and doing some shopping at Mast General Store. Later in the week, I’m heading out with a friend to do some shopping for the new student space at […]
Afternoon teatime is a perfect opportunity to slow down from our busy lives and create a moment of peace and contemplation. Imagine… The Interesting History of Tea Tea and the ritual of teatime has a rich and interesting history. For starters, there’s a legend of the tea plant being discovered by a Zen Buddhist […]
I’ve been using herbs for 10 years now, and I’ve never made a homemade hydrosol of any kind. Can you believe it? Sure I’ve bought hydrosols and used them in DIY skin care products before, but I’ve never actually made my own hydrosol from scratch. I suppose I had preconceived ideas about homemade hydrosols. 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!
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