Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a stately presence along roadsides and in the herb garden in the summer and fall. Its thick, soft leaves and yellow flowers draw attention and invite...
Ghost pipe plant, Monotropa uniflora, is a beautiful and unusual wildflower. This spotlight explains its habits, conservation needs, and traditional uses. Recently, I found a stand of ghost pipe while...
There are many places to buy dried herbs online, but which ones are the best? Although I am a big proponent of shopping locally whenever possible, sometimes the only way...
Creating a diy herb journal is a great way to track your herbal studies and become a better herbalist! An herb journal can be adapted for many different purposes and...
One of my favorite tools is my herbal materia medica. It's a personalized journal and herbal reference that makes it easy to look up herbs that I have studied. Essentially,...
Polite, earnest variations of "How do I become an herbalist?" are often in my email inbox from aspiring herbalists. I do my best to answer every email, but I thought...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...