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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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Herbal syrups are a tasty and effective way to deliver the wellness benefits of herbs to adults and children alike. In today’s video, I’m going to show you how I make shelf-stable herbal syrups that have a shelf-life of 1-2 years! Gone are the days of making fresh batches of herbal syrups every month or […]

Have you ever pulled an older herbal salve out of your bathroom cabinet and wondered if it was still effective? Or perhaps you’ve thought about making a large batch of herbal tea to store in the refrigerator and drink over the course of several days, later second guessing yourself because you weren’t sure how many […]

What Every Herbalist Should Know About Herbal Preparation Shelf-Life | Growing Up Herbal | Wondering if that salve, tincture, hydrosol, or other herbal preparation is still good? Here’s what you need to know about herbal preparation shelf-life. Free printable included!!

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!

How to Become
An Herbalist

Looking for books, recommended courses and workshops, and my must-have herbal supplies. You've got it. I'm dishing out all my favorite herbal resources with you!

My Favorite Resources for the Home Herbalist

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What Every Herbalist Should Know About Herbal Preparation Shelf-Life | Growing Up Herbal | Wondering if that salve, tincture, hydrosol, or other herbal preparation is still good? Here’s what you need to know about herbal preparation shelf-life. Free printable included!!

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