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It’s true. Indie Herbalist is 5yrs old this month! That’s a pretty long life span if you are a blog. I think blog years must be like dog years, only...

Although herbal teas and extracts are some of the most versatile herbal preparations, infused herbal oils are also great to have on hand for topical use. Herbal salve making starts...

Taking time to sit is important. I admit I'm not very good at it, but this little monster and his sister help a lot. They are just as happy to...

I'm starting a new project for my Patrons called Herbalism: Illustrated. One Friday each month I will add another downloadable herbal illustration to the Top Secret Patrons Only! Blog Feed....

Most people can rattle off a long list of the ways nettle can be used. The leaves can be eaten like a vegetable, the stems can be turned into cordage...

The May 2016 Leaflet is available from my Etsy Shop! The theme for this issue is The Anywhere Apothecary.  It covers articles on basic medicine making, and profiles several herbs...

I love apples.  Especially old ones. I'm honored to be trusted with the care of a particularly old apple right now, one that's probably around 60yrs old, and was planted...

​The hyperbole surrounding cayenne (Capsicum annuum) is pretty impressive. Once you get past all of the “herban” legends about this plant you’ll discover that it still earns it’s keep as...

Last week, we all saw what happens when Inca "helps" in the garden. Argos is much less sinister and much more spoiled rotten. And he smells rotten, too, because he treats...

What does it mean when the label on your packet of herb seeds mentions that they need cold stratification? It sounds like it must be complicated, but it’s really pretty...