DIY incense for spring
DIY incense with herbs and flowers is a wonderful addition to spring rituals and the herbal home. Enjoy this beautiful floral incense recipe from the Botanical Anthology spring edition! (#affiliate)...
Thyme tea for health and wellness
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) has a flavor profile that is bright, aromatic, and pungent. This herb makes a lovely beverage tea, but there are also traditional medicinal benefits associated with thyme...
Botanical Anthology spring 2023 review
Happy first day of Spring! Are you looking for some seasonal herbal inspiration? I wrote an article about self heal for a new digital magazine, and I hope you will...
How to make candied violets
Candied violets are one of my favorite spring traditions. They make beautiful decorations for baked goods like cookies or cupcakes; or use them to elevate a fruit salad or strawberry...
Blue vervain uses for home herbalists
Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) is a nervine herb native to eastern North America. It is related to European vervain (V. officinalis), which shares many of the same uses. A common...
Harvesting elecampane for high-quality roots
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...
How to plant milkweed seeds
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...
Discovering the herbal history of pleurisy root
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...
Elderberry Winter Punch recipe with warming spices
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...
3 Ways to have a cozy herbal winter
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...