Results for Category: Botanical
Discover Herbs That Grow in City Spaces and Learn Whether You Can Harvest Them
I love the feeling of emerging from my home for a walk around my neighborhood to find urban herbs emerging in city spaces, greeting the sun right alongside me. Chickweed (Stellaria media), plantain (Plantago spp.), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium) all spring up from the earth along the sidewalks, while violets (Viola spp.) and dandelions (Taraxacum…
Herbs for Dogs: Calendula and Other Herbs for Canine Skin Health
In The Herbal Dog: Holistic Canine Herbalism: Applications and Practice, Rita Hogan, C.H., highlights the many different evidence-...
Herb Gardening Yearly Outlook: Map Out Your Annual Garden Plan
When spring rolls in and your inner green thumb starts dreaming big again, it’s time to map out your annual garden plan! Even if...
Free Herbal Event for Plant People: Introducing the 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference
It is with great joy and excitement that we welcome you to the Herbal Academy’s inaugural 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference – a free herbal event for plant people! What an honor to gather in herbal community from across the globe—all united by a shared love for our plant allies and a deep curiosity for the…
Discover How Herbs Play Key Roles in Pop Culture
Herbs have been a part of our cultures for centuries. From ancient gardens to the spices on your kitchen shelf, herbs are more than just plants—they’re traditions passed down through generations to help support our health and vitality. And now, herbs are getting some serious spotlight in pop culture. Whether it’s a plant-based potion in…
From Roots to Rattles: Ancient Wisdom of Herbs for Birth & Postpartum
The pregnancy and postpartum journey can be as emotionally overwhelming as it is precious and rewarding. Fortunately, for those se...
5 Essential Herbs for the Herbalist in Your Home
Over my years of owning Sacred Vibes Apothecary, countless individuals have asked me what my top five essential herbs to have in t...
4 Organic Soil Amendments for the Herb Garden
If you find yourself eager to get an herb garden growing but wondering if you’re too late, you’re not! Late spring can be a great time to plant established plants and get growing. And if you’re looking to cultivate an herb garden that is sustainable, tending to the soil with organic soil amendments will be…
Everyday Korean Herbs + a Hibiscus Jujube Tea Recipe
In our new Everyday Korean Herbs Intensive available in The Herbarium, herbalist Grace Yoon, author of The Korean Herbal Apothecary, deep dives into the many different aspects of herbal traditions in Korea. This intensive covers topics of interest ranging from specific Korean herbs for beauty to Confucianism and its philosophical influence on Eastern perspectives on…
3 Supportive Uses for Peppermint You Need to Know
A cheerful mint whose flavor and aroma have inspired candy canes, chewing gum, breath mints, and holiday goodies of all sorts, the...
