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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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Nothing is better for your skin after a long day in the sun than this “skin quencher” after sun cream! It contains nourishing oils, hydrating aloe, tightening and toning witch hazel, and soothing essential oils […]

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You guys! I have another Seasonal Herbalism Community recap and preview for you today. If you’ve heard me talk about this herbal membership and wanted to know more, here’s your chance. We’ve just transitioned into summer content, and I must say, it’s SO good! You can check out what we covered inside my inner herbal […]

Join me for a Saturday out at the local Farmer’s Market and some local antique stores and see what we bring home with us. I’ll also be shopping for some low-light indoor plants for my bedroom, and I’ll show you how I’m combining succulents and antiques in a whimsical outdoor garden space. If you haven’t […]

I don’t know about you, but this lady is ready for summer! Don’t get me wrong. I’m being mindful of these spring days and doing all I can to make the most of them, but there’s just something about summer that I look forward to so much. On those cloudy spring days when I find […]

To the ancient Celts, May 1st was the ancient feast festival of Beltane—a day to welcome the season of Summer and all it symbolizes. Today, many know this day as May Day, and here we continue many of the ancient traditions.  This day marks the meeting place of Spring and Summer. Here fertility and vitality […]

I’ll admit it. When I first started using essential oils, I thought because they were “natural,” they were safe. I did very little research on them other than looking into the basics of how to use them. Thankfully, I mostly used them in homemade cleaning products and DIY skin care recipes, so most times they […]

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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