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Best places to buy dried herbs online

Agatha NoveilleJune 17, 2021June 23, 2021

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...

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My 2021 botanical bucket list

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 1, 2021January 4, 2022

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...

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How to create an herbal materia medica

Agatha NoveilleDecember 3, 2020December 3, 2020

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,...

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How to tell the quality of dried herbs

Agatha NoveilleOctober 8, 2020January 4, 2022

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...

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Alcohol free herbs for the home apothecary

Agatha NoveilleJuly 1, 2020April 11, 2022

Steeping herbs in alcohol is a quick and simple way to extract and preserve their benefits. Alcohol-based herbal extracts are potent and have a good shelf-life, so it’s no wonder...

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Making herbal smoking blends from scratch

Agatha NoveilleOctober 8, 2019April 14, 2022

Throughout history, dried herbs have been used to make incense, smudges, and herbal smoking blends. After all, there's something fascinating about the alchemy of herbs and smoke. Part of it...

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A review of The Modern Herbal Dispensatory

Agatha NoveilleJuly 18, 2019November 11, 2022

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...

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How Many Herbs to Choose for an Herbal Formula

Agatha NoveilleJuly 4, 2019October 2, 2019

How many herbs to choose for an herbal formula is a common question for home herbalists. Read on for some things to consider as you create your next herbal blend....

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What’s in My Everyday Carry Herbal First Aid Kit

Agatha NoveilleJune 27, 2019June 14, 2019

Have you ever thought about building an herbal first aid kit, but weren’t sure where to begin? An everyday carry herbal first aid kit can be a great place to...

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Complete Home Apothecary Start Up Guide

Agatha NoveilleJune 6, 2019August 14, 2020

So You Want to Start a Home Apothecary . . . Perhaps you’ve seen dreamy pictures of home apothecaries come up on your Instagram or Pinterest accounts. Charming glass jars...