Agatha Noveille, Author at indie herbalist

Elecampane Gardening Harvesting

Harvesting elecampane for high-quality roots

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 19, 2023December 27, 2022

Every herb has a different timeline for harvest, and harvesting elecampane (Inula helenium) is no different. Here's what I've learned about timing for roots that are the best quality. I...

Butterfly Weed Gardening Herbs

How to plant milkweed seeds

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 12, 2023December 27, 2022

In today's article, let's talk about how to plant milkweed seeds. There are a few species of milkweed that are often grown in home gardens, but these directions especially apply...

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Discovering the herbal history of pleurisy root

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 5, 2023December 16, 2022

Pleurisy root, Asclepias tuberosa, is a milkweed with a storied herbal history. It was influential in the Eclectic tradition in the United States in the late 1800s, which drew on...

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...

Herbal DIY Herbal Teas Learn Herbalism

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...