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.
Who’s ready for our first seasonal challenge? I know I am. Now, if you’re anything like me, you probably have a lot going on in your life, and having a lot of time-consuming to-dos on […]
Well, hello there, friend! Today I thought I’d try something a bit different from the norm and give an audio recording a try about some things I’m doing to embrace the end of summer. This […]
In lew of the launch of some big summer workshops that I helped to create over at the Herbal Academy and the fact that it’s been so hot here in East Tennessee lately, today I thought it would be a good idea to share one of my favorite summer mocktail drinks with you. I call […]
The primary way I practice herbalism is through using everyday herbs in my everyday life – herbs that support my wellness in ways that ebb and flow with the seasons. You see, late spring and early summer are Pitta season, according to Ayurveda (India’s herbal system), so my daily focus shifts to herbs that are cooling and […]
The longer I live, the more I find that moderation — or living between the lines in this space of not too much and not too little — is a good, healthy place to be. […]
As the days get longer and the weather warms up, I start to feel the urge to move a bit more. Now I’m not talking about full-on cardio-intensive HITT workouts, hot yoga sessions, or cycling classes. I’m talking about gentle exercises that help wake the body up from its winter rest, get the blood circulating, […]
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!