My adventure taking the Herbal Medic Basic Course
Continuing education is something I take pretty seriously as an herbalist. I make time to stick my nose in a new book as often as I can and love a...
3 reasons to use dried herbs instead of fresh
Dried herbs are easier to obtain than fresh, but are you missing out by not having access to fresh herbs? Not at all! For several reasons, dried herbs are usually...
Taking Time to Sit
Taking time to sit is important. I admit I'm not very good at it, but this little monster and his sister help a lot. They are just as happy to...
Herbal cultivars, species, and hybrids for safe gardening
What are herbal cultivars? Knowing the difference between cultivars, species, and hybrids helps you identify herbs correctly. You might not realize it, but if you’ve ever asked questions like: “I have...
Alcohol vs glycerin extract for the best herbal tinctures
Herbal extracts can be made with either alcohol or glycerin. Home herbalists often have lots of questions about the difference between these two types of herbal extracts. So what’s...