Agatha Noveille, Author at indie herbalist

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...

First Aid Herbal Preparedness passionflower

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...

Books Learn Herbalism

Southern Folk Medicine book review

Agatha NoveilleAugust 4, 2022July 7, 2022

I recently read this gem of a book about folk herbalism, so here's my Southern Folk Medicine review! In this book, Alabama herbalist Phyllis D. Light shares her wisdom from...

Lavender Recipes

Exquisite lavender recipes to feed your floral obsession

Agatha NoveilleJuly 21, 2022July 7, 2022

I'm obsessed with lavender. It's been an affair for years now, and I always keep dried lavender on hand for recipe experiments. After spending an afternoon daydreaming over lavender recipes...

calendula Elderberries Elderflowers Herbal Teas Mullein Recipes

Mullein tea recipe with elderberry and calendula

Agatha NoveilleJuly 7, 2022July 4, 2022

Looking for an easy mullein tea recipe? This yummy blend features herbs that support the respiratory system and healthy immune function. I have links at the end of the article...

Home Herbalists Learn Herbalism Valerian

Why valerian is essential for your herbal cupboard

Agatha NoveilleMay 19, 2022May 19, 2022

Valerian is an herb with a little bit of an attitude. The dried roots are stinky, and it has an unreliable reputation among some herbalists. If you're a home herbalist...