An herbal survival skills overview
Should herbalism have a place on your list of survival skills? I think so! My main interest in herbalism is actually mainly in community wellness in austere environments. These are...
Peony benefits for wellness and emergency preparedness
Peony for emergency preparedness? Peony for herbal first aid? Surely not! I can hear you laughing as you think about it. It's just a pretty garden flower, right? Read on,...
Learning about herbs with a plant walk
Plants are at the heart of what we do as herbalists. One way of honoring that is cultivating a sense of connection to your local ecosystem, and going on a...
The forgotten history of Paeonia lactiflora
Although it is much loved as a garden flower, few people realize the rich herbal history behind the beautiful peony. Despite this plant's current masquerade as a showy garden ornamental,...
Herbal Preparedness Articles 2014
As many of my regular readers know, I write a monthly article for Lisa Bedford (aka The Survival Mom) on topics related to using herbs for SHTF scenarios and emergency preparedness....
Grow with Herbalist New Year’s Resolutions
One of my favorite traditions for New Year's is making a list of herbalist New Year's resolutions. My resolution list includes projects or activities I want to try in the...
Ebola: An Herbal Perspective
Much of the chatter I have been hearing over the last week or so in Herbal Preparedness circles concerns this year’s Ebola outbreak in Africa. A particularly virulent strain has...
The herbal history of tulip poplar
Tulip Poplar, Tulipifera liriodendron, is one of the most beautiful trees of the southeast. It blooms with yellow and orange tulip-shaped flowers in May. The trees grow very tall and straight...
Drink herbal teas for extra nutrition
This month's post at The Survival Mom talks about using herbal teas for extra nutrition. Herbs like violet, nettles, and oatstraw offer a natural boost of vitamins and minerals. Here's...
An herbalist’s guide to the uses of plantain
In the southern states, May and June are the perfect months to learn about the herbal uses of plantain because that's when this herb is abundant and at the peak...