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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...

Bitters Herbal DIY Natural Wellness

Discover herbal bitters with DIY recipes

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 25, 2017December 30, 2021

Bitter is a yucky flavor, am I right? I admit I have a fondness for a few bitter things. Grapefruit and gin, for instance. Oh, and don’t forget dark chocolate....

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Common Questions and Answers About Adaptogens

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 23, 2017July 18, 2019

I love growing and using adaptogens, and write about them often. Actually, I even wrote an entire recipe book about them! These herbs open doors to a whole other way...

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Easy thyme and garlic infused honey recipe

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 20, 2017December 31, 2021

Infused honey is a simple way to enjoy the benefits of herbs. This easy garlic infused honey with thyme is a useful blend during the winter. Find the recipe below!...

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Herbs and alcohol extracts, elixirs, and cordials explained

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 17, 2017March 7, 2022

There are several different types of herbal alcohol preparations, the most common of which are extracts, elixirs, and cordials. So what's the difference? When working with herbs and alcohol, the...

Herbal DIY Learn Herbalism Thyme

How to make herbal infusions with thyme

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 16, 2017September 5, 2021

A simple brew of herbs and water is the most basic of herbal preparations. However, it's a staple for home herbalists for a reason! This effective style of preparing herbs...

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Herbal Safety Basics for Home Herbalists

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 6, 2017July 2, 2020

There is a common misconception that herbs are natural, so they must be safe. The truth is more nuanced, so let’s look at five areas of herbal safety so you...

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3 reasons to use dried herbs instead of fresh

Agatha NoveilleJune 27, 2016February 2, 2022

Dried herbs are easier to obtain than fresh, but are you missing out by not having access to fresh herbs? Not at all! For several reasons, dried herbs are usually...

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Alcohol vs glycerin extract for the best herbal tinctures

Agatha NoveilleJune 3, 2016December 30, 2022

Herbal extracts can be made with either alcohol or glycerin. Home herbalists often have lots of questions about the difference between these two types of herbal extracts. So what’s...

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Practical and creative herbal tea projects

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 1, 2016October 27, 2021

Personally, I don't think I will ever get tired of drinking herbal teas, but there are plenty of herbal tea projects that transcend the humble teacup. One of the benefits...