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Elderberries Recipes Winter

Elderberry Winter Punch recipe with warming spices

Agatha NoveilleDecember 15, 2022December 17, 2022

I was recently exploring on Pinterest and came across a recipe for Uzvar, a Ukrainian drink recipe made with dried fruit and spices. It sounded delicious, but of course, I...

Herbal DIY Winter

3 Ways to have a cozy herbal winter

Agatha NoveilleDecember 8, 2022November 19, 2022

Let's face it. The holidays can be less than festive for many of us. If you are like me and don't particularly enjoy the holidays, it's nice to know that...

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Dried berries for herbal winter wellness

Agatha NoveilleDecember 1, 2022November 19, 2022

Dried berries are a staple ingredient in the winter herbal cupboard. They add flavor and bountiful benefits for cold-weather wellness. These three, especially, are good to keep on hand. Learn...

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A guide to making herbal tea for new herbalists

Agatha NoveilleOctober 6, 2022November 2, 2022

Herbal tea is one of the most accessible ways to use plants to support wellness. It's easy to make and endlessly customizable. Here's my complete guide on herbal teas, including...

calendula Gardening

How to grow calendula at home

Agatha NoveilleSeptember 6, 2022September 5, 2022

If you've ever wondered how to grow calendula, you'll be happy to know that it's easy. Some herb seeds are picky about their growing conditions. Calendula, on the other hand,...

Emergency Preparedness

A go bag list for filling your emergency backpack

Agatha NoveilleSeptember 5, 2022September 4, 2022

I have a whole article on choosing your emergency backpack, but this article talks about how to fill it. This go bag list focuses on what you need for a...

Foraging Purslane Wildcrafting

A guide to growing and using purslane for home herbalists

Agatha NoveilleSeptember 4, 2022September 4, 2022

Purslane is an herb I hadn't thought to share with you until recently. A friend and I were visiting the park with her kids when her daughter accidentally stood on...

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Passionflower benefits for herbal first aid

Agatha NoveilleSeptember 3, 2022September 3, 2022

As you know, I love sharing about herbal first aid here on Indie Herbalist. Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is another herb I know works well for emergency settings. It has a...

First Aid Herbal Preparedness

Best herbs for natural disaster preparedness

Agatha NoveilleSeptember 2, 2022September 3, 2022

With hurricanes and wildfires becoming increasingly unpredictable, planning for natural disasters makes sense. Having evacuation plans in place and emergency kits at the ready is becoming increasingly important for many....

Emergency Preparedness

Navigate emergencies with 30 quick tasks for National Preparedness Month

Agatha NoveilleSeptember 1, 2022September 2, 2022

It's September, friends! That means it's National Preparedness Month. Every year in September I take a few minutes every day to review my evacuation plans and emergency kits. I also...