The Best Mindset for Prepping with Herbs
The good thing about herbalism is that becoming an herbalist isn’t complicated, and it isn’t expensive; it’s a straight forward process that anyone can master as long as they use...
What you need to know about antibiotic herbs
You’ve probably seen lists like "Top (you name the number) Antibiotic Herbs" or "X Number of Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics" in magazines and online. They claim to list the antibiotic...
Common Branch Herbal 1st Aid PrepChallenge
It's finished! And it's FREE! An introduction to practical herbal first aid and home health care, focusing on simple recipes and skills you can adapt to different scenarios. This is one of...
February Medicinal Trees Walk
Whiplash weather is typical here this time of year. Today's weather is in the single digits, but yesterday was warm and sunny. So I took advantage of the amazing Valentine's...
Hawthorn+Helichrysum Sea Glass: An Herbal Candy-Making Adventure
Investigating all thepossibilities for herbal sweets and treats was an entertaining way to spend an afternoon, but despite all of the truffle-icious temptations my original plan of learning to make...
Botanical Sweets and Treats- Endless Possibilities!
If you remember the Botanical Bucket List I posted at the beginning of the year, you will recall that February's must-try activity is making an herbal treat or confection. Well. Do I...
An herbal survival skills overview
Should herbalism have a place on your list of survival skills? I think so! My main interest in herbalism is actually mainly in community wellness in austere environments. These are...
Peony benefits for wellness and emergency preparedness
Peony for emergency preparedness? Peony for herbal first aid? Surely not! I can hear you laughing as you think about it. It's just a pretty garden flower, right? Read on,...
Taking plant walks to learn herbs
Plants are at the heart of what we do as herbalists, so it's important to gain a sense of connection to your local ecosystem. No matter where you live, or...
The forgotten history of Paeonia lactiflora
Although it is much loved as a garden flower, few people realize the rich herbal history behind the beautiful peony. Despite this plant's current masquerade as a showy garden ornamental,...