How to Plan a Seed Swap in Your Neighborhood
Posted on20 Aug 2015
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... Read More
Arugula, Peach, Radish & Corn Salad
Summer produce is still plentiful, even as we head towards September. There are lots of healthy, plant-based meal choices to be created... Read More
Cooling Down with Summer Rose
Posted on13 Aug 2015
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is the season of yang and is associated with the fire element, the Heart, and Small intestine.... Read More
Jewelweed, A Story
Posted on09 Aug 2015
Post written by John Bailey, student in the Intermediate Herbal Course. Who ever knew that herbs and other things that help us... Read More
How to Make an Herb and Flower Drying Screen
Posted on04 Aug 2015
Growing your own medicinal, culinary, or otherwise useful herbs and flowers is a rewarding experience. The act of planting the seeds, nurturing... Read More
7 Herbs to Use for Better Sleep
Posted on03 Aug 2015
I used to be a chronic insomniac. I spent many years experimenting with various herbal supports – the following 7 herbs were... Read More
6 Natural Ways to Deter Insects From Your Herbs
Posted on30 Jul 2015
Herbs tend to be relatively low-maintenance plants, which is one reason they are so popular to grow. They also add to our... Read More
A Simple and Delicious Wildflower Jelly Recipe
As you venture into the world of herbalism and the number of wild edible plants opens up to you, think a bit... Read More
Basic Herbal Support for Pets
Posted on29 Jun 2015
Most of us have a first-aid kit in our homes to treat minor scrapes and burns. But what about our four-legged friends?... Read More
The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer
It comes as no surprise that a fascination with plants was the driving force behind many an herbalist’s chosen path. And while... Read More
Can Reiki Support Us? An Alternative Approach in America
Posted on15 Jun 2015
The United States has become a place where people are quick to pop a pill for everything that ails them. There seems... Read More
The Grass Isn’t Greener: Inviting Bees Into Your Yard Â
Posted on10 Jun 2015
For bees and beekeepers, the sight of closely-cropped lawns bordered with rows of non-blooming shrubbery will never garner any votes for, “Yard... Read More
Heal Local: 20 Essential Herbs for DIY Home Healthcare
Posted on08 Jun 2015
Don’t miss our Heal Local book giveaway! See details at the end of the post! It was just a matter of time... Read More
Raising Happy, Healthy Chickens with Fresh Eggs Daily
Posted on26 May 2015
I’ll just say this up front: if I were a chicken, I’d want to be a chicken in Lisa Steele’s flock. Fortunately... Read More
Growing Herbs in Unlikely Locations
When you picture herb gardens, you might think of luscious outdoor spaces that are filled with exotic fragrances, beautiful colors, and paths... Read More
How to Enjoy Green Matcha Tea
Posted on03 May 2015
I am seriously obsessed with green tea—specifically, organic Matcha green tea. I just can’t get enough of it. Matcha comes from the... Read More
Natural Soapwort Shampoo and Body Wash
Posted on09 Apr 2015
When you are planning your spring garden, consider not only the beauty but also the usefulness of the plants that you plan... Read More
Turn These 7 Herbs and Flowers into Country Wine
Posted on07 Apr 2015
Country wines – wines made from anything other than grapes – have been traditionally made by many cultures of the world. Here... Read More
Skin Care Tips and Simple Recipes for Spring
Although you might feel energized by the warmer weather when spring comes around, your skin could be suffering. Here are some springtime... Read More
Spring Reads for Children
Posted on11 Mar 2015
Reading with children is a wonderful way to feed their imaginations and open their eyes to new ideas. Reading about the natural... Read More
Soothing Oatmeal Bath Recipe
My son and I suffer from eczema, and during the coldest parts of winter our eczema tends to flare up more often... Read More
Can You Be Green and Glamorous? Part II
Posted on03 Mar 2015
Editorial Note: This is the second part of a two-part post focusing on the use of cosmetics and personal care products. This... Read More
Looking for Natural Flu Remedies? Woad Works!
Posted on20 Feb 2015
Worries about influenza, Ebola, and measles are making headlines. As herbalists, we have many natural flu remedies in our toolkits, including a... Read More
6 Health Benefits of Quinoa
Posted on15 Feb 2015
Quinoa is a seed that has been cultivated in the Andes mountains of South America for over 5,000 years. One of the... Read More
9 Herbal Remedies for a Toothache
Posted on15 Feb 2015
If you’ve been plagued with a sore tooth or swollen gums, you know that the pain it can cause is often completely... Read More
Comfrey Uses + Soothing Comfrey Cream Recipe
I started growing comfrey a couple of years ago, but my reasons were NOT strictly altruistic. Don’t get me wrong, I love... Read More
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Cashew Queso
Posted on09 Feb 2015
Superbowl munchies might be over now that the Pats are officially champs, but fun, game-day food should be enjoyed all year long!... Read More
Love It Up With Herbal Aphrodisiacs
Posted on30 Jan 2015
In herbalism, aphrodisiac herbs aren’t just a means to an end! Aphrodisiac herbs nourish the nervous, heart, and reproductive systems on both... Read More
Can You Be Green and Glamorous?
Posted on30 Jan 2015
Editorial Note: This is the first part of a two-part post exploring the realities of the cosmetics and personal care product industry.... Read More
A Simple Cold and Flu Recipe with Ginger, Lemon, and Garlic
Posted on27 Jan 2015
Like many families, each winter we struggle through cold and flu season; fortunately, it’s usually just a cold. I have a pretty... Read More
