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Herbal Medic book review for emergency preparedness

Agatha NoveilleNovember 4, 2021October 29, 2021

Sam Coffman, herbalist and Green Beret Medic, teaches herbal preparedness courses online and in-person with his wife, Suchil. I've taken several classes with them and can't recommend them enough! Now,...

Books Home Herbalists

Drunken Botanist Book Review (Why I love this book)

Agatha NoveilleJuly 9, 2020July 2, 2020

A book after my own heart, this little handbook covers history, trivia, and serving suggestions for serving up a unique botanical experience. I've had this book for about a year,...

Books Herb Farms Herbal Business

The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm Book Review

Agatha NoveilleJune 18, 2020June 24, 2020

Cultivation and gardening are a big part of my path as an herbalist. My introduction to herbs came from my grandmother and grandfather. They tended an enormous garden and orchard...

Books Herbal DIY Herbal Preparedness Home Herbalists Learn Herbalism

A Review of The Modern Herbal Dispensatory

Agatha NoveilleJuly 18, 2019September 25, 2019

The Modern Herbal Dispensatory by Thomas Easley and Steven Horne is a valuable addition to any herbal home library. It's especially useful for home herbalists interested in taking their DIY...

Books Learn Herbalism Pets

Veterinary Herbal Medicine for Homesteaders and Preppers

Agatha NoveilleJune 20, 2019July 2, 2019

Finding good herbal info for pets and livestock can be daunting. If you're a homesteader or interested in long-term emergency preparedness, you'll naturally want to include your pets and livestock...

Books Herbal Preparedness Home Herbalists Learn Herbalism

The Earthwise Herbal Repertory for Home Herbalists

Agatha NoveilleMay 14, 2019June 29, 2019

This is part of a series about my home herbalist library. Having a large selection of reliable, accurate books is vital for learning herbalism. Take a peek at my full...

Books Herbal DIY Herbal Teas

Want to Learn How to Make Fantastic Herbal Teas?

Agatha NoveilleApril 4, 2018April 4, 2018

If you want to learn how to blend your own herbal teas, or are an herbal tea fanatic who is always on the lookout for wonderful new recipes to try,...

Books Herbal DIY Learn Herbalism

An herbalist’s ultimate guide to herbal books

Agatha NoveilleMay 4, 2017October 7, 2021

Cultivating a home reference library is essential for home herbalists.The internet makes quite a few excellent herbal resources available, but nothing quite beats the treasure trove that is a collection...