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There’s something about Valentine’s Day that allows me to loosen my grip on my highly-prized stash of rose petals. Throughout the year, I reserve these delicate beauties for little treats, but there’s something about the hope of spring and roses soon to bloom, a day devoted to loving ourselves and others, and the fact that […]

Rose. She is gentle and meek, yet fierce and loyal. She is opening and welcoming, but she knows her boundaries. While she lends herself to helping others through her gifts, she provides quite a bit of protection as well. Rose is an herbal ally anyone would want to have on their side. The humble rose comes […]

I always try to stop and smell the roses. Literally. Each afternoon, when I leave my classroom full of students, I am exhausted and craving some sort of sugary or crunchy stress reliever—even a caffeinated pick me up (even though I know these things are harmful in the long run). But then I stop and […]

5 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About Rose Petals | Growing Up Herbal | Do you know these 5 interesting things about rose petals? Plus, some ways to use them in herbal remedies as well!

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5 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About Rose Petals | Growing Up Herbal | Do you know these 5 interesting things about rose petals? Plus, some ways to use them in herbal remedies as well!

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