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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Chocolate and banana. Sounds doable, right? But mushrooms? I know, I know—sounds disgusting, but it’s not. Trust me on this one. This chocolate-banana mushroom smoothie is not only healthy, but it’s sure to cure all chocolate cravings right on the spot. It’s filled with antioxidants and immune supportive fungi so it’s nourishing for your body. You […]
The weather can’t make up its mind here in upper East Tennessee. One week it’s sunny, we’re doing school lessons outside, and we’re driving around with the windows down, and then the next week it’s freezing, snow has covered the ground, and the wood stove is burning non-stop! While we’ve seen some glimpses of early […]
Mushrooms are for more than adding to soups and side dishes. They are a food that provides the body not only with nutrients, but also with therapeutic benefits as well. Modern science is beginning to reveal all the different ways these mushrooms are beneficial to the body. There are mushrooms that destroy viruses, bacteria, and yeast. […]
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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