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...
Dried berries are a staple ingredient in the winter herbal cupboard. They add flavor and bountiful benefits for cold-weather wellness. These three, especially, are good to keep on hand. Learn...
Herbal tea is one of the most accessible ways to use plants to support wellness. It's easy to make and endlessly customizable. Here's my complete guide on herbal teas, including...
Mullein flowers have many traditional uses and modern benefits. Here's an herbalist's guide for using them safely and effectively. This article also includes directions for making a simple infused oil...
Mullein leaf and flowers both make excellent herbal tea ingredients. In this article, I will show you how to make mullein tea, explain other herbs that pair well with mullein,...
Mullein leaves, flowers, and roots are used in traditional Western herbalism. We will talk about how mullein is used in another article, but this one explains the basics for harvesting....
There are many places to buy dried herbs online, but which ones are the best? Although I am a big proponent of shopping locally whenever possible, sometimes the only way...
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...
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,...
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...