Homemade Vanilla Extract
Posted on14 Mar 2021
Homemade vanilla extract is worlds apart from the generic imitation vanilla typically found at big box stores. Mmm…vanilla. Its sweet, perfumed aroma... Read More
Book Excerpt: Sustainable Herbs Project
This excerpt is from Ann Armbrecht’s new book The Business of Botanicals: Exploring the Healing Promise of Plant Medicines in a Global... Read More
Student Feature Series: Chelsea Stephens (@wildflowerandtherose)
For the eighth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with herbalist and herbal hair color specialist Chelsea Stephens. Chelsea has... Read More
Damiana and Vanilla Cordial
Posted on07 Feb 2021
Homemade vanilla cordial with damiana is a lovely introduction to using vanilla as a home herbal. While used widely as a flavoring... Read More
Mugwort Benefits & An Herbal Liniment Recipe
Posted on25 Jan 2021
Many people think of mugwort as an herb for sleep and dream support, however, there are many mugwort benefits beyond sleeping and... Read More
Mugwort Dream Pillow for Natural Sleep Aid
Everybody wants to have good dreams, so what about combining good dreams with a natural sleep aid? Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) has been... Read More
Student Feature: Katie Woods @ritual_skincare
Posted on13 Jan 2021
For the seventh installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with holistic esthetician and massage therapist Katie Woods. Katie is enrolled... Read More
Evergreen Forest Bath Salts Recipe with Juniper and Pine
Posted on02 Jan 2021
As we head into the new year, winter has deeply enveloped many parts of the country. Most plants and animals are dormant... Read More
Mushroom Immunity Broth with Astragalus and Calendula
Posted on30 Dec 2020
Tagsastragalus, broth, calendula, dandelion, ginger, immunity, immunity broth, mushroom, nettle, soup recipes
Make your own mushroom immunity broth by blending nutrient-rich mushrooms with herbs that are well-known for their positive effect on the immune... Read More
After-Dinner Tea Recipe: Chamomile, Fennel, and Orange
Posted on28 Dec 2020
‘Tis the season for digestive problems and the perfect time to try making your own fennel tea with chamomile, orange, and bee... Read More
Spiced Apple Cider Recipe with Orange, Ginger, and Cinnamon
We like to keep mulled cider warming away on the stove or in a slow cooker regularly during the winter months. The... Read More
Cranberry Hot Toddy Recipe with Clove, Cinnamon, and Ginger
Hot toddy recipes are wonderful additions to your winter herbal cocktail lineup. Whether you are planning a holiday party video call this... Read More
Chai-Spiced Apple Cider Mocktail Recipe
Posted on26 Dec 2020
The flavor of chai is as festive as festive comes. This particular apple cider mocktail is a great make-ahead recipe if you’re... Read More
Winter Herbal Cocktails to Toast the New Year
Posted on26 Dec 2020
What a year it was! With the ups, downs, twists, and turns of the last 12 months, we’re approaching 2021 head on... Read More
Pine Needle Gimlet Recipe
The addition of a conifer simple syrup to any beverage adds a level of richness and earthiness to the recipe. The pine... Read More
Herbal Hot Toddy Mocktail Recipe
Posted on26 Dec 2020
While traditional hot toddy recipes feature dark liquor like rum, whiskey, or bourbon, you can still get the same warm, cozy effects... Read More
Conifer-Infused Vodka and Simple Syrup Recipes
Evergreens not only provide a much-needed pop of color during the winter months, they are also a wonderful natural source of vitamin... Read More
Your Guide to Winter Foraging
Posted on14 Dec 2020
Something magical happens in the winter. Our pace slows, the world grows quiet, and we cozy up in our homes with a... Read More
Student Feature: Heather Skasick @PantryPotions
Posted on04 Dec 2020
For the sixth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with Heather Skasick of @PantryPotions. Heather is a budding herbalist who... Read More
Our Guide to Finding the Perfect Gifts for Herbalists
Posted on01 Dec 2020
Holiday shopping season is upon us! Do you have an herbalist or two to shop for this season? Or maybe you’re building... Read More
Shelf-Stable Calendula Cream Recipe
As herbalists, we turn to our trusty herbal allies to create simple and safe skincare products. We love our calendula-infused oil, our... Read More
Student Feature: Colleen Codekas @Grow Forage Cook Ferment
For the fifth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with Colleen Codekas, author of Healing Herbal Infusions and founder of... Read More
Floral Mist: DIY Room Spray
Posted on23 Oct 2020
A few spritzes of our DIY Room Spray will transport your mind and spirit to bright and colorful gardens bursting with flowers... Read More
Sneak Peek into our Virtual Herbal Book Fair
Posted on20 Oct 2020
This autumn, as the days become shorter and the nights start to stretch longer, we’re bringing our studies indoors, preparing warm herbal... Read More
What is Enfleurage? Historic Perfumery Technique with Instructions
Posted on13 Oct 2020
“Enfleurage” is a French word that you may have seen associated with historic perfumery techniques. If you’ve seen this mysterious word mentioned... Read More
Student Feature: Alyson Morgan (@Alyson Simply Grows)
Posted on08 Oct 2020
For the fourth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with Alyson Morgan (@AlysonSimplyGrows). Alyson is an environmentalist, gardener, slow-living advocate,... Read More
Health Benefits of Cinnamon + 2 Warming Recipes
(Excerpted from Spice Apothecary by Bevin Clare. Used with permission from Storey Publishing.) Cinnamon is one of the oldest and most well-known... Read More
Ginger and Pineapple Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
Posted on22 Sep 2020
The following excerpt is from Jill Stansbury’s new book Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 4 (Chelsea Green Publishing, July 2020) and... Read More
Student Feature: Stephanie Mary Pavelko (@My Tiny Laguna Kitchen)
In the third installment of our Student Feature Series, we chatted with herbal blogger, recipe developer, photographer, and videographer Stephanie Mary Pavelko... Read More
Student Feature: Ashley York (@whimsy and while)
Posted on27 Aug 2020
In the second installment of our Student Feature Series, we chatted with Ashley York (@whimsyandwhile) who has completed a number of Herbal... Read More
