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Echinacea Herbs Learn Herbalism

Echinacea benefits for home herbalists

Agatha NoveilleOctober 16, 2023

What do you know about Purple Coneflower? Most people know at least a little about this plant. It's commonly known as Echinacea. But Echinacea's many uses may surprise you! This...

Herbs Learn Herbalism Skullcap

Baikal skullcap for health and wellness

Agatha NoveilleSeptember 14, 2023October 16, 2023

Baikal skullcap, Scutellaria baicalensis, is a lesser-known herb in the West. However, it is a useful nervous system and immune support herb. Read on and learn about Baikal skullcap according...

Gardening Thyme

Tips for growing thyme

Agatha NoveilleJune 15, 2023June 14, 2023

Thyme is the sort of plant that is easily out of sight, out of mind. However, this little herbal powerhouse deserves a spot at everyone's doorstep. Here's why and how...

Herbal DIY Herbs Summer

Tips for crafting summertime herbal drinks for hydration

Agatha NoveilleJune 12, 2023June 12, 2023

This is an excerpt from the Summer edition of Botanical Anthology. Looking for seasonal, plant-centered recipes, tips and tutorials? This quarterly publication includes over 45 articles from a host of...

Gardening Herbs Monarda

Choosing the best types of bee balm for your herb garden

Agatha NoveilleMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Bee balm is one of my favorite plants. In addition to providing nectar for bees and butterflies, these showy native plants have herbal uses, too! There are several types of...

Herbal DIY Learn Herbalism Thyme

Thyme tea for health and wellness

Agatha NoveilleMay 11, 2023May 19, 2023

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) has a flavor profile that is bright, aromatic, and pungent. This herb makes a lovely beverage tea, but there are also traditional medicinal benefits associated with thyme...

Herbs Reviews Spring

Botanical Anthology spring 2023 review

Agatha NoveilleMarch 20, 2023March 21, 2023

Happy first day of Spring! Are you looking for some seasonal herbal inspiration? I wrote an article about self heal for a new digital magazine, and I hope you will...

Herbal DIY Herbs Violets

How to make candied violets

Agatha NoveilleMarch 16, 2023

Candied violets are one of my favorite spring traditions. They make beautiful decorations for baked goods like cookies or cupcakes; or use them to elevate a fruit salad or strawberry...

Blue Vervain Herbs Learn Herbalism

Blue vervain uses for home herbalists

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 2, 2023March 6, 2023

Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) is a nervine herb native to eastern North America. It is related to European vervain (V. officinalis), which shares many of the same uses. A common...

Elecampane Gardening Harvesting

Harvesting elecampane for high-quality roots

Agatha NoveilleJanuary 19, 2023December 27, 2022

Every herb has a different timeline for harvest, and harvesting elecampane (Inula helenium) is no different. Here's what I've learned about timing for roots that are the best quality. I...