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.
This past spring, I was excited to see a couple of yarrow plants growing next to my driveway. I watched them as they grew, budded, and unfurled their creamy white flowers, and as soon as they were full grown, I put them to good use. Back in August, I took some time to quickly tincture […]
Did you know that 10,000,000 doctor visits every year are for urinary tract infections and that 1 out of 5 women will have one UTI in their lifetime (National Kidney Foundation, 2010). This month’s Herbal Education post is not necessarily about UTIs, but it is focused on the entire urinary system and how herbs can be […]
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!