Herbs + Oil: Learning to Make Herbal Oil Infusions
Welcome to Day 13 of the 40 Day Herbalist Challenge. Herbs + Oil is a useful combination. By infusing herbs in oil you can create flavorful ingredients for your kitchen...
Herbs and alcohol extracts, elixirs, and cordials explained
There are several different types of herbal alcohol preparations, the most common of which are extracts, elixirs, and cordials. So what's the difference? When working with herbs and alcohol, the...
How to make herbal infusions with thyme
A simple brew of herbs and water is the most basic of herbal preparations. However, it's a staple for home herbalists for a reason! This effective style of preparing herbs...
5 Surprising Herbs in Your Spice Cabinet
Day 10 of the #40DayHerbalist Challenge The herbs and spices in your kitchen cabinet have some uses that may surprise you, so consider today a mini introduction into the magic...
What Can You Make with Herbs?
Day 9 of the 40 Day Herbalist Challenge Welcome to Day 9 of the #40DayHerbalist Challenge: What Can You Make with Herbs? How have you used herbs? As a tea...
Tips for Using Single Herbs + Creating Herbal Formulas
Day 8 of the 40 Day Herbalist Challenge Herbs can be used one at a time or blended together. The practice of using single herbs is sometimes called simpling, and...
Creating + Managing Your Organized Home Apothecary
Welcome to Day 7 of the #40DayHerbalist Challenge! Keeping track of herbal supplies and projects can be tricky until you find your rhythm, because some herbal projects and recipes will...
How to store herbs and maximize shelf life
Have lots of dried herbs on hand for your home apothecary? Here's a quick guide about how to store herbs and maximize their shelf life. Keeping dried herbs on hand...
#40DayHerbalist Challenge – Here Comes Week 2!
Week One of the #40DayHerbalist Challenge debuted on January 2, 2017, but there's still plenty of time to catch up, or start following along at your own pace. Here are...
Herbal Safety Basics for Home Herbalists
There is a common misconception that herbs are natural, so they must be safe. The truth is more nuanced, so let’s look at five areas of herbal safety so you...