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6 Simple Steps to Make a Heavenly Albizia Glycerite

Agatha NoveilleAugust 13, 2018March 27, 2019

Welcome to Modern Alchemy Mondays! We will be exploring herbs and herbal preparations in this mainstay weekly feature. Today, I'm going to walk you through one of my favorite summer...

Adaptogens Herbs Learn Herbalism Summer Wildcrafting

Learn How to Harvest and Use Albizia Flowers and Bark

Agatha NoveilleAugust 7, 2018March 27, 2019

Adaptogens are a group of herbs that support everyday health by assisting our bodies’ response to stress. I’ve written an entire recipe book with easy ways to add adaptogens to...

Herbal DIY Learn Herbalism Summer

How to Get Started as a Home Herbalist This Summer

Agatha NoveilleMay 9, 2018March 28, 2019

Summer is the perfect time to take the first steps for becoming a home herbalist. It’s the best season to dabble in the garden and long, sunny days mean that...

Bee Balm Monarda Recipes Summer

Infused Water with Bee Balm, Watermelon, and Mint

Agatha NoveilleJune 14, 2017June 24, 2020

If you are looking for the perfect summer refreshment to share with your friends, this bee balm, mint, and melon infused water won't disappoint. It's very simple to make, but...

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...

First Aid Herbs Learn Herbalism Plantain Summer

An herbalist’s guide to the uses of plantain

Agatha NoveilleJune 4, 2014February 3, 2022

In the southern states, May and June are the perfect months to learn about the herbal uses of plantain because that's when this herb is abundant and at the peak...