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Drunken Botanist Book Review (Why I love this book)

Agatha NoveilleJuly 9, 2020July 2, 2020

A book after my own heart, this little handbook covers history, trivia, and serving suggestions for serving up a unique botanical experience. I've had this book for about a year,...

Alcohol free herbs for the home apothecary

Agatha NoveilleJuly 1, 2020April 11, 2022

Steeping herbs in alcohol is a quick and simple way to extract and preserve their benefits. Alcohol-based herbal extracts are potent and have a good shelf-life, so it’s no wonder...

Emergency Preparedness Gardening

A Guide to Growing Vegetables for New Gardeners

Agatha NoveilleJune 25, 2020August 4, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has me even more on edge about food security than usual, and I know I'm not the only one. I've always been inclined to stock my pantry...

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Herbal Uses for Bee Balm

Agatha NoveilleJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020

Bee balm is a native plant with a gorgeous flower. Depending on the species, the flowers may be pink, purple, or red. It's a beautiful addition to pollinator-friendly gardens and...

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The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm Book Review

Agatha NoveilleJune 18, 2020June 24, 2020

Cultivation and gardening are a big part of my path as an herbalist. My introduction to herbs came from my grandmother and grandfather. They tended an enormous garden and orchard...

Emergency Preparedness Herbal Preparedness Motherwort

Herbal Uses for Motherwort

Agatha NoveilleJune 11, 2020June 24, 2020

There are many herbal uses for motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) and it's a great choice for herbal preparedness kits. I think it's easy for this herb to get pushed to the...

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Ten ways to simplify learning herbalism

Agatha NoveilleJune 4, 2020June 6, 2022

I remember feeling overwhelmed when I first started learning herbalism. There was just so much information available! Herbalism can be very complex. There are plants and their uses to learn,...

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How to Use Safer Herbal Language

Agatha NoveilleJune 1, 2020July 2, 2020

It's time to talk about using safer herbal language. Why? Well, the coronavirus pandemic has raised awareness of herbalism in a big way. On the one hand, hey - that's...

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How My Perspective on Pandemic Herbalism Shifted

Agatha NoveilleMay 28, 2020May 28, 2020

The coronovirus pandemic changed so much overnight. I've always been a very goal oriented, follow your dreams, stay true to personal values type of person. Mainly, this pandemic has given...

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Learning Herbalism with Matthew Wood

Agatha NoveilleMay 20, 2020June 24, 2020

My own path as an herbalist is one of constant evolution and growth. Learning herbalism is a lifelong journey! Even after fifteen years of study, there are new plants...