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Autumn Gardening

Tips and tasks for fall herb gardens

Agatha NoveilleAugust 15, 2017September 5, 2021

Herb gardening is all about timing and cycles. Autumn transitions the garden between busy summers and peaceful winters. These tips and tasks for fall herb gardens will help boost the...

Bee Balm Monarda Recipes Summer

Infused Water with Bee Balm, Watermelon, and Mint

Agatha NoveilleJune 14, 2017June 24, 2020

If you are looking for the perfect summer refreshment to share with your friends, this bee balm, mint, and melon infused water won't disappoint. It's very simple to make, but...

Books Herbal DIY Learn Herbalism

An herbalist’s ultimate guide to herbal books

Agatha NoveilleMay 4, 2017October 7, 2021

Cultivating a home reference library is essential for home herbalists.The internet makes quite a few excellent herbal resources available, but nothing quite beats the treasure trove that is a collection...

Adaptogens Gardening Herbs Learn Herbalism

3 Adaptogens That Will Thrive in Your Herb Garden

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 24, 2017August 29, 2018

Adaptogens have a reputation as being exotic and difficult to procure, but there are actually several that are simple and rewarding to grow at home. Jiaogulan, tulsi (aka holy basil),...

Gardening Herbs Learn Herbalism Wildcrafting

5 Herbal Trees and Shrubs for Edible Landscaping

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 23, 2017July 15, 2020

Herbal trees and shrubs are useful additions around your yard or homestead. They can provide shade, wildlife habitat, and useful barks, leaves, and berries for the home herbalist. They are...

Gardening Herbs Tend it Tuesdays

5 Versatile herbs for a perennial garden

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 22, 2017October 7, 2021

These herbs for a perennial garden are some of the easiest to grow and most versatile. Perennial herbs are a good choice because they reliably appear in the garden year...

Gardening Propagation Tend it Tuesdays

Annual herbs that grow easily from seed

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 21, 2017April 6, 2021

Annual herbs are herbs that complete their life cycle in only one year, unlike perennial plants that may live for years. Annuals are easy to start from seeds. It’s also...

Gardening Herbs Wildcrafting

5 herbs that grow everywhere

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 20, 2017June 17, 2021

Some herbs are selective about where they grow. They may need special temperature or soil requirements. However, there are many herbs that grow everywhere in temperate climates. If you are...

First Aid Herbs Learn Herbalism

Developing a Perspective on Herbs and Pain

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 17, 2017November 12, 2019

We’ve been focused on herbal first aid all week, and you can’t really talk about herbs and first aid without at least mentioning an herbalist’s approach to pain! Below, you...

First Aid Herbs Learn Herbalism

Post-injury herbal support for muscles and bones

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 16, 2017October 7, 2021

Herbal support for muscles and bones can provide an extra layer of care after an injury. It’s easy enough to find information on yarrow, plantain, and even comfrey for herbal...