Crafting a Natural Bug Repellent with Essential Oils
Posted on18 Jun 2014
The warm weather has finally arrived. And so have the bugs. What kind of bug repellent do you wear? If you’re the […]
Bee Informed: The Bee Population Decline and What To Do About It
Posted on16 Jun 2014
There are blares from car horns in the lines of traffic that stretch endlessly along paths of asphalt. We travel to and […]
Sweeten Your Breakfast With Dandelion Flower Syrup
Posted on26 May 2014
Everywhere that I turn, dandelions are popping up out of the ground. Many find them a nuisance, thinking they are just weeds, […]
Cool as a Cucumber – 5 Ayurvedic Tips for Summer
Posted on23 May 2014
June 1st marks the start of a new seasonal cycle in Ayurveda. We’re transitioning out of the thaw of spring and lightening […]
How to Harden Seedlings and Protect Your Garden
Posted on23 May 2014
Tagsgarden
Gardening is a popular past-time, and many people invest a large amount of money every year in plants and seedlings, only to […]
How to Make a Happy Uterus with Lady’s Mantle Tea
Posted on21 May 2014
Lady’s mantle cups her hands to hold the morning dew. Despite her inconspicuous flowers, gardeners adore her for the dew drops, formed […]
Put the Healthy Back Into Summer With High-C Herbal Ice Pops
Posted on19 May 2014
Summertime in Texas usually means extreme heat and sunshine. After a day of fun out in the sun, we are all usually […]
Tips to Reduce Shopping-Related Plastic Waste
Posted on15 May 2014
Tagsgreen living
According to statistics, in 2012, the United States produced a staggering 32 million tons of plastic waste and only recycled a mere […]
Homemade Calamine Lotion for Quick Itch Relief
Posted on13 May 2014
I had been longing for spring to come. Daily hikes through the nature preserve, with our family dog and my four-year-old son, […]
Oats Benefits: Getting To Know Avena Sativa
Posted on12 May 2014
Such a beautiful name, Avena sativa, known by most as the common oat. It’s interesting how knowledge of a plant can become […]
Strawberry, Avocado & Hemp Seed Kale Salad
Posted on08 May 2014
Tagsrecipes
As the warmer New England weather finally seems like it’s here to stay, we are all about salads right now. Bikini and […]
5 Herbs for Healthy Hair
Posted on06 May 2014
TagsDIY
With summer just around the corner, our skin is not the only thing needing some revitalization after a long winter. Our hair, […]
5 Herbs That Grow In Shade
Posted on30 Apr 2014
With the coming of summer, you’re all ready to take in the majesty of the large, sweeping landscape that is your forty-acre […]
The Virtues of Violets – Health Benefits of Violets
Posted on29 Apr 2014
A few weeks ago, I looked around our 5 acres to see what may be sprouting after a long, cold winter. Soon I […]
Herbalists Are CEOs
Posted on28 Apr 2014
Herbalists are leaders. In our communities, our families, and in the world, every day herbalists make powerful, impactful decisions. We answer to […]
3 Easy Tips for Late Gardening
Posted on21 Apr 2014
It seems like everyone in your life is gardener extraordinaire…except for you. Your neighbor, your best friend, and your perfect sister-in-law have […]
Herbal Remedies for Headaches
Posted on16 Apr 2014
Headaches, especially migraines, are no joke. They can strike out of nowhere, rendering a functioning person into a weak, whimpering puddle of […]
What is Compost Tea? Plants Drink Tea, Too!
Posted on15 Apr 2014
At the Herbal Academy, we believe in cultivating awareness of our interconnectedness with the living communities all around us. When we use […]
How to Make an Easy Red Clover Tea: Red Clover, Red Clover, Bring Good Health on Over
Posted on09 Apr 2014
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is a well-known “weed” introduced to North America by European colonists and is now commonly found in fields, […]
Herbalists Are Academics
Posted on08 Apr 2014
Herbalists are life-long learners. Our journey of knowledge never ceases, and we’re not afraid to put in the hard work that comes […]
Dandelion Root Oxymel Recipe
Posted on07 Apr 2014
Dandelion can do all sorts of dandy things. This winter has seemed to hang on for dear life, despite the fact that […]
Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner (9 DIY Natural Cleaners)
Posted on01 Apr 2014
TagsDIY
Spring cleaning is finally upon us. Now is the time that we’ll purge our garages of unwanted junk, finally throw out that […]
Stinging Nettle Recipes for Spring Eating
Posted on26 Mar 2014
After a long, cold winter, most of us warmly welcome the arrival of milder weather and the return of the green. As […]
4 Natural Allies for Allergy Season
Posted on25 Mar 2014
With the recent passing of the vernal equinox, we have now officially entered the season of spring. For many of us, this […]
Bitter Integrations! Part 2: Making Bitters
In my previous article, Bitter Integrations! we saw how humans adapted to some bitter plants to not only attain precious plant vitamins […]
Benefits of Fennel: Relief for You-Know-What
Posted on18 Mar 2014
It happens to all of us. That moment, usually not long after eating, when we realize that we have gas. Whether during […]
Blackberry Winter – Tips for Helping Bees
Posted on18 Mar 2014
Tagsgarden
“Blackberry Winter” is a hauntingly beautiful song mourning a love affair that ends coldly and without warning. For gardeners eager to embrace […]
Companion Planting Herbs
Posted on11 Mar 2014
Tagsgarden
If you’ve been keeping up with our articles, have taken our Intermediate Herbal Course, or even have only just visited us for […]
Bitter Integrations! Part 1: History and Benefits of Bitters
Posted on10 Mar 2014
Tagsbitters
Though bitter tastes are never our first choice on the menu, they are often the first choice in our survival. In the […]
Deter Garden Bugs and Pests with Nontoxic Methods
Posted on05 Mar 2014
When your neighbors see you walking through your garden spreading cayenne pepper and seaweed all around your crops, they may think that […]
