Herbal care survey for 2021
Hello, friends! I have exciting news. I am preparing to work with clients again in 2021. There is an herbal care survey below to help me better understand your needs. My main goal for this herbal coaching business is, as […]
How to create an herbal materia medica
One of my favorite tools is my herbal materia medica. It’s a personalized journal and herbal reference that makes it easy to look up herbs that I have studied. Essentially, it holds a lot of detailed information in one place. […]
Exploring the levels of herbal preparedness
Do you have a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level of herbal preparedness skills? It’s tempting to think about herbal preparedness in terms of what herbal supplies you have on hand. Actually, your skills determine your preparedness! Think about it. Say […]
How to Tell the Quality of Dried Herbs
Learning to judge the quality of dried herbs can be tricky. It’s a skill that’s built with experience. Growing your own herbs and drying them at home are the best ways to ensure they are of high quality. Even when […]
How to Grow Motherwort in an Herb Garden
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a favorite herb in my garden. It comes back year after year and has many different uses. Learning how to grow motherwort in your own garden is very simple. Here are my best tips! An overview […]
How to Become an Herbalist as a Career
Polite, earnest variations of “How do I become an herbalist?” are often in my email inbox from aspiring herbalists. I do my best to answer every email, but I thought it would also be fun to write an article about […]
An Introduction to Elecampane Herb
I hope you enjoy this excerpt from my new Elecampane Masterclass. I give you a little taste in this post, but the full lesson is available for free on the Teacup Alchemy blog. This $19 course contains in-depth lessons on elecampane from […]
Exploring the Herbal Uses of Holly in Global Traditions
The holly and the ivy. Winter decorations wouldn’t be complete without them, but most people don’t give them a second thought the rest of the year. This is a shame, because both have a long tradition of herbal history behind […]
Drunken Botanist Book Review (Why I love this book)
A book after my own heart, this little handbook covers history, trivia, and serving suggestions for serving up a unique botanical experience. I’ve had this book for about a year, and decided it was time to do a Drunken Botanist […]
Alcohol Free Herbs for the Home Apothecary
Steeping herbs in alcohol is a quick and simple way to extract and preserve their benefits. Alcohol-based herbal extracts are potent and have a good shelf-life, so it’s no wonder that the little brown bottles of extract have become ubiquitous. […]