Herbal Preparedness Articles 2014
As many of my regular readers know, I write a monthly article for Lisa Bedford (aka The Survival Mom) on topics related to using herbs for SHTF scenarios and emergency preparedness....
Grow with Herbalist New Year’s Resolutions
One of my favorite traditions for New Year's is making a list of herbalist New Year's resolutions. My resolution list includes projects or activities I want to try in the...
Ebola: An Herbal Perspective
Much of the chatter I have been hearing over the last week or so in Herbal Preparedness circles concerns this year’s Ebola outbreak in Africa. A particularly virulent strain has...
The herbal history of tulip poplar
Tulip Poplar, Tulipifera liriodendron, is one of the most beautiful trees of the southeast. It blooms with yellow and orange tulip-shaped flowers in May. The trees grow very tall and straight...
Drink herbal teas for extra nutrition
This month's post at The Survival Mom talks about using herbal teas for extra nutrition. Herbs like violet, nettles, and oatstraw offer a natural boost of vitamins and minerals. Here's...
An herbalist’s guide to the uses of plantain
In the southern states, May and June are the perfect months to learn about the herbal uses of plantain because that's when this herb is abundant and at the peak...
An herbalist’s first aid kit guest blog
I am very excited to be part of the new writing team over at Lisa Bedford's blog, The Survival Mom. If you click here, you can read a bit about...
Quick and easy violet syrup tutorial
Violet syrup is a staple in my herbal pantry. Here's a very easy leaf and flower honey syrup that I like to keep on hand during dry cough and sore...
Beautiful blue tea with foraged violets
Foraged violets are a spring treat for many herbalists. They are one of the first wild greens to appear after winter. Herbalists also love them for their ability to help...
Traditional uses of wild violets article collection
Wild violets are often relegated to the "pesky lawn weed" category by gardeners. Surprisingly, this small plant is quite useful. Read on to discover violet's health benefits. I've also included...