Equal Exchange Organic Teas Giveaway!
Equal Exchange Coop reached out to me a couple of weeks ago with the possibility of collaborating on a tea giveaway featuring their new product line. I immediately said "Yes!"If...
Quick, Simple Herbal Preps for Fall and Winter
Colder weather is definitely on its way. Here in the (usually) bright, sunny south our mornings are nippy and the nights require an extra blanket or two on the bed....
Clean Up Your Tea Cup! Banish Hidden Toxins from Your Teas
Teas and infusions are a simple, inexpensive way to enjoy the many benefits of herbs, but not all herbal teas are created equal. Unless your tea company or supplier is...
Inspiring Herbal Blogs You’ll Love
There are quite a few herbal blogs worth following, but there are a few that I think really stand out from the rest. They have beautiful photography and site design,...
Collaboration and Community are the Heart of Herbalism
Lately, I've been musing on community and collaboration and the amazing things the two can accomplish.For one thing, the Clinical Herbalist/Herbal Entrepreneur course over at the Academy is nearly complete! I'm so grateful...
Home Apothecary Checklist: Tools & Supplies (Preview)
" There are very few tools and hardware that are absolutely 100% essential when it comes to setting up your home apothecary, but there are certainly things that make working...
Choosing dried herbs to keep on hand at home
One of the more overwhelming aspects of home herbalism is choosing dried herbs to keep on hand. Everyone's approach to this is different. However, to minimize waste, it's best to...
Indie herbalist is reader supported- thank you for 10 years!
It’s hard to believe that this blog has been around in various incarnations since 2011, but it has! September 2021 will mark the ten-year anniversary for Indie Herbalist, and ten...
The Functional Home Apothecary: A Tour
I've been writing a series of articles over at the Herbal Academy of New England blog that cover different options for building and working with a home apothecary. A lot...
Herbal Teas and Extracts: How Much Should I Use?
Determining how much of an herb to use is somewhat of an art, but it's also fairly straightforward, especially for acute and first aid uses. If you are using an...