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The Beauty of Herbs
The plants we gather from field and forest contain hundreds if not thousands of nutrients and active constituents packed into dark roots, red and yellow petals, silvery leaves, shining seeds, luscious fruits. From walking a garden path lined with fragrant thyme, discovering yarrow on a mountain hike just when we need it, to infusing oil…
How to Build a Culinary Kitchen for Herbalists
The following excerpt is taken from the book Foraged & Grown by Tara Lanich-LaBrie. Tara takes us on a culinary kitchen journey to reconnect with our body and the natural world with 100 plant-inspired recipes. Foraged and Grown is a herbalist’s culinary kitchen journey through the seasons with recipes that highlight herbal ingredients and share…
Let’s Celebrate These 8 Plants That Are Associated With the Sun
As we slowly transition out of the depths of winter and, if we are fortunate, are blessed with sun-ray glimpses of spring, this can be an excellent time to celebrate plants associated with the Sun. If you are familiar with herbal systems that place a strong emphasis on the energetics of herbs, such as Ayurveda…
The Practice of Spiritual Herbalism and How It Relates to Sexual Health
In The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism: Transform, Heal, and Remember with the Power of Plants and Ancestral Medicine, Karen M. Rose explores cultural traditions of heart-based herbalism. Offering a perspective informed by tradition, science, and spirit, Karen discusses each system of the body through a transformational lens. Karen draws on the wisdom of…
Handmade Cards With Plantable Seed Paper
Elevate your homemade cards with a touch of nature by crafting them with homemade seed paper—a plantable gift that keeps on giving! The seed paper can also be turned into charming gift tags, adding a delightful and eco-friendly touch to your expressions of love. Plantable seed paper is a creative and eco-friendly way to send…
Herbal Academy’s Maker’s Magazine: ISSUE 3 – Warm & Cozy Herbal Living
The winter season can pose unique challenges, with long nights and cold days that test our resilience. As the temperature drops and the winter chill sets in, we invite you to dive into a world of warmth and coziness with the newest issue of Herbal Academy’s Maker’s Magazine, the Warm & Cozy Edition.
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the season with our carefully curated selection of herbal recipes, crafts, and wellness tips, all designed to bring comfort to chilly days. Inside issue 3 of this digital magazine, you will discover over 70 warming herbal recipes and ideas:
- Delve into the world of winter herbalism and explore warming herbs, adaptogens, and immune-supporting allies.
- Bring delightful herbal flavors to your table with a collection of culinary recipes to warm your soul—from herb-infused broths and soups to heart-shaped mushroom pizzas.
- Indulge in cozy drinks and desserts infused with herbal goodness, including Spiced Serenity Hot Chocolate and Elderberry Galette.
- Transform your space into a haven of warmth with nature-inspired crafts and botanical decor tutorials.
- Embark on herbal harvest and foraging adventures as you master the art of growing culinary herbs indoors, design your own herbal garden, and forage evergreens under expert guidance.
- Nourish your well-being with DIY warming herbal recipes and preparations to help you stay vibrant and healthy throughout winter.
- Treat yourself with botanical skincare rituals, embracing the soothing benefits of herbal facial steams, moisturizing face masks, and invigorating body scrubs, all crafted to nurture your skin during the winter season.
- Foster connections with herbal conversation starters, gathering guides, and printable invitations.
- Immerse yourself in hands-on herbal learning with projects like homemade materia medica, botanical drawing, and herbal study tips.
Join us by the hearth or pull up a rocking chair and immerse yourself in Herbal Academy’s Maker’s Magazine: Warm & Cozy Edition, where every page invites you to savor the beauty of winter. Explore an array of projects and warming herbal recipes carefully selected by the Herbal Academy’s team of trusted herbalists and creative friends. Every project is color-coded according to the time it takes to complete, allowing you to seamlessly incorporate them into your winter planning.
Order your digital copy now and let Herbal Academy’s Maker’s Magazine: Warm & Cozy Edition guide you through a season of warmth, nourishment, and connection. Embrace the magic of herbs and make this winter your coziest one yet!
5 Herbs for Mental Health Support
It’s that time of year again. The seasons are shifting, and while we savor the beauty of changing seasons, some also mourn the end of warm weather as the clouds roll in and the cooler weather settles. Many people struggle with mental health issues, and oftentimes these feelings can seem amplified in the wintertime. Note:…
In Bloom: Floral Tea Recipe for the Full Moon
For those who pay special attention to the lunar cycles, the Full Moon is commonly recognized as a time for manifestation and fruition. If the New Moon is auspicious for intention setting, rest, and reflection, the Full Moon is the time when our intentions and dreams flower into full form. As author and astrologer, Demetra…
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Dave Achula (@achula__)
In this installment of our Student Feature series, we interviewed Dave Achula (@achula_). Dave is the owner of Achula, an immersive experience that invites individuals to explore the healing power of nature, directly in nature. He has completed Herbal Academy’s Intermediate Herbal Course, Business Herbal Course, and Mastering Herbal Formulation Course. HA: Please tell us…
3 Ways to Use Your Summer Rose Harvest
Roses are red, violets are blue, we’ve got three herbal rose (Rosa spp.) recipes for you! This ever-so-classic flower is a staple in Valentine’s Day bouquets. It’s a gesture of love and serves as a universal symbol of romance for good reason. This is a heart-opening, uplifting, and aphrodisiac herb – and it’s also a…
