Botanical Families: How Herbs Are Related
Posted on21 Aug 2015
The number of distinct botanical species recorded in the world is impressive. 500 species of conifers, 12,000 species of ferns, 14,000 species... Read More
Local Herbs for the Home Apothecary
Posted on12 Aug 2015
With so much interest in the local foods movement and how it benefits the environment, our local economies, and food security in... Read More
Creating Your Organized Apothecary
Posted on07 Aug 2015
Building a home apothecary is an exciting part of learning herbalism. There is a sense of satisfaction that comes from having everything... Read More
Art of the Alcohol-Free Apothecary
Posted on31 Jul 2015
Extracting herbs in alcohol is a quick and simple way to preserve their benefits for later use, so it’s no wonder that... Read More
Herbal Comfort for Aches and Pains
Posted on24 Jul 2015
New Warnings on OTC Pain Relievers Over the counter NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) are what many... Read More
The Secret Meaning of Herbs
Posted on17 Jul 2015
Across many different cultures and time periods, humans have cherished a secret meaning of herbs and plants. Flowers, herbs, and foliage were... Read More
5 Enlightening Herbal Books About World Traditions
Posted on10 Jul 2015
As a whole, herbalism is made up of many traditions from all over the world. Distinct schools of herbal thought have arisen across many... Read More
Learning Botanical Names
Posted on02 Jul 2015
If you have spent time reading about or studying herbs, chances are you have come across botanical names. Usually in italics, botanical... Read More
Freezing Herbs For Later Use – 5 Ways
Posted on26 Jun 2015
It is high summer and gardens are overflowing with herbs, many of which are at their peak and ready to harvest. This... Read More
One Herb at a Time: 7 Ways to Inspire Your Herbal Studies
Posted on19 Jun 2015
When you begin your herbal studies, the sheer number of herbs you encounter can be intimidating. While it’s useful to learn about herbs... Read More