How to grow calendula at home
If you've ever wondered how to grow calendula, you'll be happy to know that it's easy. Some herb seeds are picky about their growing conditions. Calendula, on the other hand,...
A go bag list for filling your emergency backpack
I have a whole article on choosing your emergency backpack, but this article talks about how to fill it. This go bag list focuses on what you need for a...
A guide to growing and using purslane for home herbalists
Purslane is an herb I hadn't thought to share with you until recently. A friend and I were visiting the park with her kids when her daughter accidentally stood on...
Passionflower benefits for herbal first aid
As you know, I love sharing about herbal first aid here on Indie Herbalist. Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is another herb I know works well for emergency settings. It has a...
Best herbs for natural disaster preparedness
With hurricanes and wildfires becoming increasingly unpredictable, planning for natural disasters makes sense. Having evacuation plans in place and emergency kits at the ready is becoming increasingly important for many....
Navigate emergencies with 30 quick tasks for National Preparedness Month
It's September, friends! That means it's National Preparedness Month. Every year in September I take a few minutes every day to review my evacuation plans and emergency kits. I also...
Southern Folk Medicine book review
I recently read this gem of a book about folk herbalism, so here's my Southern Folk Medicine review! In this book, Alabama herbalist Phyllis D. Light shares her wisdom from...
Exquisite lavender recipes to feed your floral obsession
I'm obsessed with lavender. It's been an affair for years now, and I always keep dried lavender on hand for recipe experiments. After spending an afternoon daydreaming over lavender recipes...
Mullein tea recipe with elderberry and calendula
Looking for an easy mullein tea recipe? This yummy blend features herbs that support the respiratory system and healthy immune function. I have links at the end of the article...
Why valerian is essential for your herbal cupboard
Valerian is an herb with a little bit of an attitude. The dried roots are stinky, and it has an unreliable reputation among some herbalists. If you're a home herbalist...