Spring Archives

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...

Adaptogens Learn Herbalism Natural Wellness Spring

Allergy Season Problem Solving with Herbs

Agatha NoveilleMay 13, 2019May 11, 2019

It's easy to find lists of herbs for allergy season. Unfortunately, these lists generally miss the mark by focusing on a few generalized suggestions. Nettles, garlic, and turmeric are some...

Recipes Spring Summer

Make your own Chive Butter Blossoms

Agatha NoveilleApril 25, 2016February 2, 2022

Chive blossoms make a simple, elegant herbed butter for the spring and summer table. Read on to discover how to make your own chive butter blossoms. April and May means...

Herbal DIY Home Apothecary Spring vinegar Violets

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...

Dandelions Kitchen Spring Wildcrafting

Celebrate spring with homemade dandelion jelly

Agatha NoveilleMarch 14, 2013December 30, 2021

Spring greens are in full swing here on the farmstead, and it has been an incredible year for dandelions. I've never seen the blossoms this large or plentiful. Dandelion jelly...