3 types of DIY herb journal to teach yourself herbalism
Creating a diy herb journal is a great way to track your herbal studies and become a better herbalist! An herb journal can be adapted for many different purposes and...
My 2021 botanical bucket list
A few years ago (in 2014, actually) I wrote a post about setting herbal New Year's resolutions. It ended up becoming a sort of botanical bucket list. I just updated...
Austere Acute Care course review with Human Path
Earlier this year, I completed another online course with Sam Coffman RH, AHG and Dr. Steve Pehrson, MD. Here's why I decided to take the course and what I learned....
Herbs for emergencies to keep in your GOOD bag
It's a common misconception that you should only keep one herbal first aid kit. As a prepper and an herbalist, my perspective is that it's best to keep a few!...
Herbal care survey for 2021
Hello, friends! I have exciting news. I am preparing to work with clients again in 2021. There is an herbal care survey below to help me better understand your needs....
How to create an herbal materia medica
One of my favorite tools is my herbal materia medica. It's a personalized journal and herbal reference that makes it easy to look up herbs that I have studied. Essentially,...
Exploring the levels of herbal preparedness
Do you have a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level of herbal preparedness skills? It's tempting to think about herbal preparedness in terms of what herbal supplies you have on hand....
How to tell the quality of dried herbs
Learning to judge the quality of dried herbs can be tricky. It's a skill that's built with experience. Growing your own herbs and drying them at home are the best...
How to grow motherwort in an herb garden
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a favorite herb in my garden. It comes back year after year and has many different uses. Learning how to grow motherwort in your own garden...
How to become an herbalist as a career
Polite, earnest variations of "How do I become an herbalist?" are often in my email inbox from aspiring herbalists. I do my best to answer every email, but I thought...