Herbal vocabulary to help you learn herbalism
One of the most daunting tasks for the would-be herbalist is deciphering how to pronounce the new vocabulary. It can be pretty confusing: herbalism borrows words from the scientific lexicon,...
The Indie Herbal Leaflet (A New Zine!)
Making a zine has been on my project list for years now. When I set up my Patreon page last fall I finally promised myself I would do it, because...
(Rooibos Chai) Butter Tea
Have you heard of butter tea? I hadn't until recently, and it's definitely a little unusual. If you have heard of it, you might know that there are quite a...
Overnight Steeps for Vim and Vigor
I was first introduced to the idea of steeping a nettle infusion overnight to maximize the nutritional punch through the writings of herbalist Susun Weed. It’s a way to make a very concentrated infusion,...
An herbalist’s guide to passionflower
Passionflower is a beautiful and fascinating "weed" with a very rich tradition of use for the nervous system and as an antispasmodic. I've been a little nostalgic for it this...
Holy Wow! Green Rooibos Tea Recipe
Today I'm sharing one of my homemade tea blends with you. I sometimes call this my "Holy Wow!" tea blend, because I enjoy punny names and it has tulsi (aka,...
Practical and creative herbal tea projects
Personally, I don't think I will ever get tired of drinking herbal teas, but there are plenty of herbal tea projects that transcend the humble teacup. One of the benefits...
New Book! Spirited Herbal Living Vol 1
Have you been itching to find some new herbal reading material? Well, I've been hard at work behind the scenes, and Spirited Herbal Living, Volume One is now available on...
Herbal Uses for Old Man’s Beard (Usnea spp)
Part of the excitement of moving to a new place for me is becoming familiar with my herbal neighbors. Sometimes, this means being introduced to an entirely new species I...
Winter Foraging: DIY Usnea Extract
There aren't many herbs that can be harvested in winter. Usnea, however, is a lichen that grows on the branches of very tall trees, so it takes a good winter...