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Foraging Purslane Wildcrafting

A guide to growing and using purslane for home herbalists

Agatha NoveilleSeptember 4, 2022September 4, 2022

Purslane is an herb I hadn't thought to share with you until recently. A friend and I were visiting the park with her kids when her daughter accidentally stood on...

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...

Gardening Herbs Learn Herbalism Wildcrafting

5 Herbal Trees and Shrubs for Edible Landscaping

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 23, 2017July 15, 2020

Herbal trees and shrubs are useful additions around your yard or homestead. They can provide shade, wildlife habitat, and useful barks, leaves, and berries for the home herbalist. They are...

Gardening Herbs Wildcrafting

5 herbs that grow everywhere

Agatha NoveilleFebruary 20, 2017June 17, 2021

Some herbs are selective about where they grow. They may need special temperature or soil requirements. However, there are many herbs that grow everywhere in temperate climates. If you are...

Herbs Wild carrot Wildcrafting

The herbal history of wild carrot

Agatha NoveilleJuly 16, 2015December 9, 2022

Wild carrot, Daucus carota, is a very common weed in my part of the world. It's also known as Queen Anne's Lace. Surprise, surprise, it's not native, and comes from Europe...

Herbal DIY Violets Wildcrafting

Quick and easy violet syrup tutorial

Agatha NoveilleApril 11, 2014May 2, 2022

Violet syrup is a staple in my herbal pantry. Here's a very easy leaf and flower honey syrup that I like to keep on hand during dry cough and sore...

Herbal Teas Violets Wildcrafting

Beautiful blue tea with foraged violets

Agatha NoveilleApril 8, 2014December 28, 2021

Foraged violets are a spring treat for many herbalists. They are one of the first wild greens to appear after winter. Herbalists also love them for their ability to help...

Violets Wildcrafting

Traditional uses of wild violets article collection

Agatha NoveilleApril 7, 2014December 30, 2021

Wild violets are often relegated to the "pesky lawn weed" category by gardeners. Surprisingly, this small plant is quite useful. Read on to discover violet's health benefits. I've also included...

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...

Black willow Herbs Learn Herbalism Wildcrafting

Medicinal use of black willow in historical accounts

Agatha NoveilleAugust 23, 2012December 28, 2021

Willow trees have long been used in healing, and there are many traditional medicinal uses for willow. When most herbalists turn to willow, they reach for white willow, Salix alba, which...