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Why valerian is essential for your herbal cupboard

Agatha NoveilleMay 19, 2022May 19, 2022

Valerian is an herb with a little bit of an attitude. The dried roots are stinky, and it has an unreliable reputation among some herbalists. If you're a home herbalist...

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How to make mullein tea

Agatha NoveilleOctober 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Mullein leaf and flowers both make excellent herbal tea ingredients. In this article, I will show you how to make mullein tea, explain other herbs that pair well with mullein,...

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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...

Elecampane Home Herbalists Learn Herbalism

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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Drunken Botanist Book Review (Why I love this book)

Agatha NoveilleJuly 9, 2020July 2, 2020

A book after my own heart, this little handbook covers history, trivia, and serving suggestions for serving up a unique botanical experience. I've had this book for about a year,...

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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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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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Ten ways to simplify learning herbalism

Agatha NoveilleJune 4, 2020June 6, 2022

I remember feeling overwhelmed when I first started learning herbalism. There was just so much information available! Herbalism can be very complex. There are plants and their uses to learn,...

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How to Use Safer Herbal Language

Agatha NoveilleJune 1, 2020July 2, 2020

It's time to talk about using safer herbal language. Why? Well, the coronavirus pandemic has raised awareness of herbalism in a big way. On the one hand, hey - that's...