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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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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!

So far this month I’ve been talking about some sun related things like how we need Vitamin D, an essential nutrient that comes from sun exposure, and understanding SPF in sunscreens. Both of these things are important topics when it comes to healthy sun exposure, and I’d like to talk more about that today. Yes… […]

What Exactly Is SAFE Sun Exposure? | Growing Up Herbal | Curious what safe sun exposure looks like? Here are three tips for staying safe in the sun.

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 Exactly Is SAFE Sun Exposure? | Growing Up Herbal | Curious what safe sun exposure looks like? Here are three tips for staying safe in the sun.

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