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Favorite Academy articles about the benefits of mushrooms

Agatha NoveilleDecember 26, 2021December 26, 2021

This year is going to be my Year of the Mushroom. My boyfriend was low-key obsessed with mushroom spotting on our hikes last year and my dad is looking into...

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Mullein uses according to traditional herbalism

Agatha NoveilleDecember 2, 2021October 29, 2021

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a stately presence along roadsides and in the herb garden in the summer and fall. Its thick, soft leaves and yellow flowers draw attention and invite...

Gardening Propagation Valerian

How to grow a valerian plant in your garden

Agatha NoveilleNovember 18, 2021November 17, 2021

Valerian is a useful herb with beautiful flowers. I love having it in my garden for its beauty and versatility, and because pollinators love the fragrant flowers. In this article,...

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Herbal Medic book review for emergency preparedness

Agatha NoveilleNovember 4, 2021October 29, 2021

Sam Coffman, herbalist and Green Beret Medic, teaches herbal preparedness courses online and in-person with his wife, Suchil. I've taken several classes with them and can't recommend them enough! Now,...

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How to make mullein tea

Agatha NoveilleOctober 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Mullein leaf and flowers both make excellent herbal tea ingredients. In this article, I will show you how to make mullein tea, explain other herbs that pair well with mullein,...

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Encountering the mysterious ghost pipe plant

Agatha NoveilleOctober 26, 2021October 26, 2021

Ghost pipe plant, Monotropa uniflora, is a beautiful and unusual wildflower. This spotlight explains its habits, conservation needs, and traditional uses. Recently, I found a stand of ghost pipe while...

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October 2021 newsletter

Agatha NoveilleOctober 8, 2021October 8, 2021

Happy October, friends! This year has gone by crazy fast for me, and it's time for another of my sporadic newsletters. I spent this week outlining and drafting out some...

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When to harvest mullein flowers, leaves, and roots

Agatha NoveilleJune 24, 2021June 25, 2021

Mullein leaves, flowers, and roots are used in traditional Western herbalism. We will talk about how mullein is used in another article, but this one explains the basics for harvesting....

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Best places to buy dried herbs online

Agatha NoveilleJune 17, 2021June 23, 2021

There are many places to buy dried herbs online, but which ones are the best? Although I am a big proponent of shopping locally whenever possible, sometimes the only way...

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Indie herbalist newsletter (June 2021)

Agatha NoveilleJune 13, 2021

Here's a rambly newsletter! I haven't had time for an Indie Herbalist newsletter in a while, but sometimes it's nice to make a cup of tea and chit chat. Here's...