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How To Make Fragrant Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments: A Child’s Holiday Craft by Herbal Academy
Kid's Cupboard
  ON December 17,2015

How To Make Fragrant Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments: A Child’s Holiday Craft

At our house, you will often find us gathered around the table during the holiday season enjoying craft time together. We love crafting with herbs! And I find that working with botanicals in this way really helps children get acquainted with herbs and often helps form a lasting relationship. These cinnamon applesauce ornaments are an […]

Making An Herbal Living
  ON October 14,2015

Strengthening The Roots of Our Herbal Practice

We can work on many levels as herbalists, but at some point it becomes important to go deep down into the depths of our tradition and root ourselves firmly so that the personal practice of herbalism in our lives can flourish and blossom. The rich ground of historical herbalism and the new frontier of modern […]

We've Come To Know
  ON October 09,2015

Connecting With The Season of Roots

The herbs in our gardens and the wild places around us live a year that is marked by the ritual of necessity. Each season has unique blessings and challenges for our plant allies, and learning these rhythms gives us a deeper insight into the natural world and our own health. Spring is marked with new […]

fall harvest
#myherbalstudies / We've Come To Know
  ON September 16,2015

Giving Thanks for the Fall Harvest

The time has come again. Fall is right around the corner and it is time to start collecting and harvesting what Mother Earth has given to us. She has been very good to us this year, here in Michigan, with all the good heavy rainfall that we had at the beginning of spring which has […]

We've Come To Know
  ON September 14,2015

Relieving Stress through Yoga – 9 Useful Tips

For me, setting aside every task and “to-do” I have for the day to take a yoga-break is indispensable. Sometimes, I wonder what is so magical about this activity that makes it the best part of my nerve-racking day. When yoga was developed several thousand years ago, few people had the answer to what makes […]

Kid's Cupboard
  ON September 03,2015

Choosing Safe Herbs for Your Kids

Herbs and kids go together like two peas in a pod, with many lovely, gentle herbs that children readily respond to. These botanicals can be used to not only bring aid to little ones during times of illness but also to inspire children with the wonders of nature and the plant world. Yet, if we […]

We've Come To Know
  ON August 27,2015

Basic Botany: Describing Leaves

There’s a lot going on in a leaf. Thousands of chemical reactions occur in each one as part of photosynthesis – the process plants use to turn sunlight into energy. Each plant develops their own unique blend of ingredients from sunlight, water, and the nutrients they pull from the soil. The unique makeup of each […]

We've Come To Know
  ON August 20,2015

How to Plan a Seed Swap in Your Neighborhood

Seed swaps are an excellent way of sharing your plant knowledge—and your seeds—with your local community. What’s more, seed swaps have the added benefit of connecting like-minded growers. Whether you’re looking for an informal, one-time get together with fellow gardening friends, or a more organized yearly event, here are a few tips to help plan […]

We've Come To Know
  ON August 12,2015

Local Herbs for the Home Apothecary

With so much interest in the local foods movement and how it benefits the environment, our local economies, and food security in our communities, it’s natural that some herbalists want their home apothecaries to be as local as possible, too. For some of us, we long to connect with native plants in our surroundings as […]

Kid's Cupboard
  ON August 06,2015

Learning About The Rose Family With Kids

Did you know that the beautiful rose is part of a large family of plants that many of us know and love? The Rosaceae family, among its many members, is comprised of plants such as hawthorn, apple, pear, strawberry, and raspberry as well as plants with stone fruits like peach, cherry, plum, and even almonds. […]

Sweet Slumber
  ON August 03,2015

7 Herbs to Use for Better Sleep

I used to be a chronic insomniac. I spent many years experimenting with various herbal supports – the following 7 herbs were what I found to be the most effective. Using Herbs for Better Sleep Lavender The soothing effects of lavender have been documented to help everything from hair loss (alopecia) to skin irritation. However, it’s […]

Kid's Cupboard
  ON July 14,2015

Host A Kid’s DIY Spa Day In Your Backyard

When you are a kid, nothing is much more fun than making a mess! A squishy, messy backyard DIY spa day party full of wet fun is a perfect way to spend a hot summer day with friends. This summer activity is great for kids age 2 ½ to 6, or you can modify it […]

We've Come To Know
  ON July 02,2015

Learning Botanical Names

If you have spent time reading about or studying herbs, chances are you have come across botanical names. Usually in italics, botanical names are found in herb profiles, scientific studies, and even in everyday places, such as the back of your favorite herbal tea blend. If you are a HANE student, you may have seen botanical […]

We've Come To Know
  ON June 19,2015

The Herb Safety Continuum Scale: A Guide to Herbal Safety Use

Herbal safety is an important consideration when it comes to determining which herbs to use, and it’s important to thoroughly research the safety concerns of an herb or any contraindications in reputable herbal sources. You can use the herbal safety continuum scale to help determine and visualize where an herb lies on the safety spectrum. […]

One Herb At A Time: 7 Ways To Inspire Your Herbal Studies | Herbal Academy | When you begin your herbal studies, the sheer number of herbs to learn can be intimidating. It’s useful to learn herbs by studying them on herb at a time.
We've Come To Know
  ON June 19,2015

One Herb at a Time: 7 Ways to Inspire Your Herbal Studies

When you begin your herbal studies, the sheer number of herbs you encounter can be intimidating. While it’s useful to learn about herbs as the need arises to solve everyday health issues, one of the best ways to approach herbalism is by studying under teachers who can walk with you step-by-step on the first part of your […]

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