Tulsi and lavender sparkling water
If you love tulsi, you won't want to miss this recipe. Learn to make an elegant tulsi and lavender sparkling water that's just as perfect to brighten a stressful day or...
Happy 5th B-Day, Indie Herbalist! (+Giveaways)
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...
How to Make Infused Herbal Oils with a Yogurt Maker
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...
My adventure taking the Herbal Medic Basic Course
Continuing education is something I take pretty seriously as an herbalist. I make time to stick my nose in a new book as often as I can and love a...
3 reasons to use dried herbs instead of fresh
Dried herbs are easier to obtain than fresh, but are you missing out by not having access to fresh herbs? Not at all! For several reasons, dried herbs are usually...
Taking Time to Sit
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...
Herbal cultivars, species, and hybrids for safe gardening
What are herbal cultivars? Knowing the difference between cultivars, species, and hybrids helps you identify herbs correctly. You might not realize it, but if you’ve ever asked questions like: “I have...
Alcohol vs glycerin extract for the best herbal tinctures
Herbal extracts can be made with either alcohol or glycerin. Home herbalists often have lots of questions about the difference between these two types of herbal extracts. So what’s...
How to grow jiaogulan as a houseplant
Did you know there's an adaptogen you can grow as a houseplant? Jiaogulan, also known as immortality vine, is a lush plant from the cucumber family. Surprisingly, the leaves contain...
Valerian, Illustrated!
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....