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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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Glycerin vs. Alcohol for the Best Herbal Extracts

Agatha NoveilleJune 3, 2016May 21, 2018

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...

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Grow with Herbalist New Year’s Resolutions

Agatha NoveilleDecember 30, 2014September 24, 2020

One of my favorite traditions for New Year's is making a list of herbalist New Year's resolutions. My resolution list includes projects or activities I want to try in the...

Herbal DIY Violets Wildcrafting

Quick and easy violet syrup tutorial

Agatha NoveilleApril 11, 2014May 2, 2022

Violet syrup is a staple in my herbal pantry. Here's a very easy leaf and flower honey syrup that I like to keep on hand during dry cough and sore...

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Three flower vinegar recipe for herbal self care

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 6, 2014December 29, 2021

Combining three ingredients and some vinegar creates a surprising flower vinegar recipe that's useful for herbal self-care. As a bonus, it's alcohol-free! As usual, the formulas I prefer are the...

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Herbal vinegar projects for home herbalists

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 29, 2014December 29, 2021

Most people are familiar with the little bottles of alcohol-based herbal extracts available at health food stores. However, herbs can also be extracted in vinegar. Vinegar is a traditional carrier...

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Learn to make a violet oxymel with springtime flowers

Agatha NoveilleApril 7, 2013December 30, 2021

Sweet violets are in full swing! So far, I have made sweet violet tea, sweet violet syrup, and have made two types of violet blossom vinegar. The success with the...

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How to forage and use tulip tree bark

Agatha NoveilleMay 14, 2012December 30, 2021

Tulip tree (Liriodedron tulipifera), also known as tulip poplar or tulip magnolia, is a native medicinal herb and folk remedy of the Appalachians. In my experience, tulip tree bark is...

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How to organize herbal supplies as a home herbalist

Agatha NoveilleOctober 16, 2011December 30, 2021

It doesn't take long for a new home herbalist to gather an impressive collection of dried herbs, extracts, herbal supplies, and information! Feeling overwhelmed about how to organize your herbal...