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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’m getting artsy in this week’s vlog as I show you how I’m making a hand-painted tic-tac-toe outdoor game with slabs of tree trunks and rocks to create a whimsical pond scene. This game will stay outdoors in all seasons, and hopefully, provide some fun for friends and family! After all the work is done, […]

In this week’s vlog (0:00) I’m heading out of town to do some shopping for the boy’s spring and summer wardrobes at some local children’s consignment stores and sharing my haul with you all. (11:50) I’m also giving you a behind-the-scenes “messy middle” update of our big pond/French drain project that’s currently going on. (13:20) […]

In this week’s YouTube vlog, the boys are breaking their Easter presents in and finally getting around to doing some tubing in the creek. (5:25) Dean is also showing me his new man toy — a wood chipper for his tractor. Lastly, (14:15) I’m sharing a spring garden tour/update with you as well. Thank you […]

In this week’s vlog, you’ll find a hodgepodge of spring home and garden project updates as well as some outdoor fun we’ve had this week. Hope y’all enjoy friends! If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. If you have any questions or comments about this video, feel free to […]

I’ve been out doing some spring shopping for a wedding outfit, spring flowers for a new garden bed, some spring decor for my home, and some goodies for the boy’s Easter baskets. Join me as I share this big spring haul with you! If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to subscribe to my YouTube […]

This week, I’m sharing part 2 of my weekly vlog. First up, the boys are checking a fish trap they got from Pa-paw for horney head fish. Next, I’m sharing Amazon finds and telling you about my new Seasonal Herbalism Community over on Patreon. Lastly, we’re heading to the farmers market and a local nursery […]

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