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An introduction to elecampane herb

Agatha NoveilleAugust 2, 2020January 4, 2022

I hope you enjoy this excerpt from my new elecampane herb ebook. I give you a little taste in this post, but the full lesson is available for free on the...

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Exploring the herbal uses of holly in global traditions

Agatha NoveilleJuly 14, 2020January 4, 2022

The holly and the ivy. Winter decorations wouldn't be complete without them, but most people don't give them a second thought the rest of the year. This is a shame,...

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Herbal Uses for Bee Balm

Agatha NoveilleJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020

Bee balm is a native plant with a gorgeous flower. Depending on the species, the flowers may be pink, purple, or red. It's a beautiful addition to pollinator-friendly gardens and...

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Herbal Uses for Motherwort

Agatha NoveilleJune 11, 2020June 24, 2020

There are many herbal uses for motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) and it's a great choice for herbal preparedness kits. I think it's easy for this herb to get pushed to the...

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Historic and Modern Herbal Uses for Ivy

Agatha NoveilleDecember 10, 2019July 14, 2020

Hedera helix, or common ivy, is a familiar ornamental plant in modern households and gardens. It’s herbal history, on the other hand, has been all but forgotten! Let's take a...

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The best time to harvest Spilanthes

Agatha NoveilleOctober 15, 2019August 10, 2022

This year, I grew Spilanthes acmella (aka Acmella oleoracea) for the first time. That was the easy part. The tricky part was figuring out the best time to harvest Spilanthes!...

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5 Important herbs for the lungs

Agatha NoveilleOctober 1, 2019December 30, 2022

It's almost cold and flu season, so it's a great time of year to discuss herbs for lung health! There are quite a few categories we could look at in...

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How to Grow Spilanthes

Agatha NoveilleSeptember 25, 2019July 15, 2020

Spilanthes acmella is an intriguing garden herb with unusual names like buzz buttons, eyeball plant, and electric daisy. This herb is also known as Acmella oleoracea. It's actually very easy...

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Investigate the Herbal Uses of Self Heal

Agatha NoveilleJuly 11, 2019May 18, 2019

Are you curious about the herbal uses of self heal? There are quite a few! Self-heal has a long tradition of use in many cultures. With names like Self Heal...

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Celebrating the Herbal Uses of Monarda

Agatha NoveilleJuly 4, 2019August 14, 2020

It's no secret that I love Monarda. And I'm not the only one who loves this gorgeous little native plant! Here is a complete list of fantastic articles on the...