Herbal Academy Student Feature: Rachel Baker (@3_sources)
For this month’s Student Feature, we spoke with Herbal Academy graduate, Rachel Baker (@3_sources). Rachel has an online business, 3 Sources, to […]
3 Best Botanical Illustration Books to Inspire Your Studies
Posted on25 Mar 2022
Books have a way of inspiring us to better ourselves. Wouldn’t you agree? They often help us to expand our knowledge on […]
A Spring Equinox Drawing Exercise with Botanical Illustrator Joséphine Klerks
Posted on18 Mar 2022
As we’ve worked behind the scenes on our new drawing exercise mini course, Botanical Drawing for Herbalists, we’ve spent many hours oohing […]
A Day In the Life of a Botanical Illustrator With Madison Safer
Posted on17 Mar 2022
Madison Safer is a freelance illustrator who beautifully interweaves her creative artwork with her herbal practice. You may have seen her work […]
Undercover Women: Historic Botanical Illustrators
In the modern age, the title of “artist” is an acceptable profession for both male and female persons, but it wasn’t always […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Farai Harreld (@thehillbillyafrican)
Posted on25 Feb 2022
We sat down with Herbal Academy graduate, Farai Harreld, to learn more about her herbal journey. Farai enjoys teaching folk herbal remedies […]
Tribute to Herbal Academy’s Founder and Director, Marlene Adelmann
Posted on18 Feb 2022
To Our Herbal Academy Community: It is with very heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Hannah Lasorsa (@hannah_aften)
For this month’s Student Feature interview, we spoke with Herbal Academy graduate, Hannah Lasorsa (@hannah_aften). Hannah owns a marketing studio called Herbal […]
Seasonal Medicine for the Winter
Posted on11 Jan 2022
The following excerpt is from the book “Energetic Herbalism” by Kat Maier RH, (AHG). Kat is the founder and director of Sacred […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Jake Lasorsa (@meadowroot)
This month’s student interview features Herbal Academy graduate, Jake Lasorsa of (@meadowroot). We enjoyed hearing about Jake’s path into herbalism as a […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Shiang-ling Bissonnette (@halfbakedbarelymeasured)
For this Student Feature, we sat down with Herbal Academy graduate, Shiang-ling Bissonnette of Half Baked Barely Measured. We enjoyed hearing more […]
15 Heartwarming Herbal Gifts for Plant Lovers
Posted on09 Nov 2021
It’s the season of gift giving once more! If you are preparing your gift list and in need of ideas for the […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Liz Witter (@backcountry_botanicals)
Posted on01 Nov 2021
We sat down with Herbal Academy graduate, Liz Witter (@backcountrybotanicals), to hear more about her path into herbalism and her herbal business. […]
11 Ways to Save Money on Herbal Supplies
As your herbal studies gain momentum, we know how tempting it can be to purchase brand-new herbal supplies: herbs, books, materials, and […]
Meet Indigenous Ethnobotanist Enrique Salmón
The following book excerpt is taken from the book, Iwigara: American Indian Ethnobotanical Traditions & Science, by Enrique Salmón, and is shared […]
10 Years Strong! Herbal Academy’s Secrets to Success
We’re celebrating our 10-year anniversary this month at the Herbal Academy! Like any new business, it’s been a decade of incredibly exciting […]
Herbal Academy Student Interview: Adriana Jensen (@dandelionandtherose)
Posted on01 Oct 2021
We recently interviewed Adriana Jensen (@dandelionandtherose) for our Student Feature Series. Adriana has taken the Natural Perfumery Course, the Botanical Skincare Course, […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Jess Madsen @the.wildcraft
For the fourteenth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with Jess Madsen (@the.wildcraft). Jess has completed Herbal Academy’s Introductory Course. […]
Pain-be-Gone Valerian Cordial with Willow
Posted on06 Aug 2021
This Pain-be-Gone Valerian Cordial is the answer to what to do with valerian root. Valerian officinalis is known for soothing, relaxant properties […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Nana Meriwether (@drinkcale)
Posted on30 Jul 2021
For the thirteenth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with Nana Meriwether (@drinkcale). Nana has completed Herbal Academy’s The Craft […]
How to Use Dye Plants: Plant Projects for the Home
Posted on29 Jul 2021
This book excerpt is taken from A Woman’s Garden: Grow Beautiful Plants and Make Useful Things – Plants and Projects for Home, Health, […]
Tissue-Soothing Mouthwash for Cancer Care Support
Posted on14 Jul 2021
Many of us associate cancer care treatment with some truly debilitating side effects, and it can be overwhelming and frightening to look […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Erin Ethier (@earthlyremediesbyerin)
Posted on11 Jun 2021
For the twelfth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with herbalist Erin Ethier (@EarthlyRemediesByErin). Erin has completed the Herbal Academy’s […]
Rose and Vanilla Honey Recipe
Posted on07 Jun 2021
Rose and vanilla honey is a wonderful gift idea for someone you love. Containing ingredients known for their association with romance and […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Kendra Payne @the.herbal.scoop
For the eleventh installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with herbalist Kendra Payne (@the.herbal.scoop). Kendra writes for the Herbal Academy […]
How to Source Sustainable Seaweed
Posted on19 May 2021
Seaweed has been farmed in Japan since at least the 17th century (“Seaweed Farming”, n.d.), when farmers cast bamboo branches into shallow waters where […]
All-Natural Pest Control Treatments
Posted on15 May 2021
This excerpt is from Tammi Hartung’s book Homegrown Herbs and is reprinted with permission from the publisher. There are numerous methods for […]
Love Your Liver Herbal Tincture
Posted on11 May 2021
Urban dwellers should consider an herbal liver tincture as part of their daily routine. When living in an environment where air quality, […]
A Floral Craft Project to Celebrate Herbalist Day
Posted on08 Apr 2021
Herbalist Day is right around the corner (April 17!), and it’s the perfect opportunity to thank the herbalists in your life for […]
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Eduardo Yunen (@eyunen)
For the tenth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with herbalist Eduardo Yunen (@edyunen). Eduardo completed the Herbal Academy’s Clinical […]
