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Foraging in Your Backyard by Herbal Academy
Harvest And Forage
  ON April 13,2015

How to Start Foraging in Your Backyard

Many people are interested in learning about edible wild plants, and a natural extension of this is to start foraging and explore what may be growing close to home. One of the best ways to begin foraging in your backyard is to find an herbalist or forager who offers local plant walks. Having in-person instruction […]

10 Reasons Why Witch Hazel Rocks! by Herbal Academy
Herb Talk
  ON March 12,2015

10 Reasons Why Witch Hazel Rocks!

I have been known to buy witch hazel extract by the gallon. I always keep it on hand and substitute it for water in almost all of my homemade beauty products. I got to thinking the other day about the many ways that it can be used, and as my list grew longer, I realized […]

Herb Talk
  ON February 20,2015

Looking for Natural Flu Remedies? Woad Works!

Worries about influenza, Ebola, and measles are making headlines. As herbalists, we have many natural flu remedies in our toolkits, including a repertoire of immune boosters, cold remedies, and digestive aids to help with viral symptoms. Wouldn’t it be helpful if there were other plants, like elderberry, that work at the cellular level to prevent […]

dog with owner by Herbal Academy
Animal Herbalism
  ON November 11,2014

Boost Your Pet’s Life With Turmeric: Natural Wellness Awaits!

Just as herbs can positively affect humans, the same is true for animals. It is thought by some that humans may have first learned to use certain herbs by watching the actions of animals. As humans seek to live more natural and self-sufficient lives, many of us also seek to use natural care for our […]

Garden Medicine
  ON October 21,2014

Planting Fruit Trees in the Fall

In some areas of the country, fall is the best season for planting fruit trees. While it seems like planting fruit trees would be a complicated endeavor, using this simple planting process will set you up for success.

Botanical
  ON October 07,2014

The Beauty of Herbs

The plants we gather from field and forest contain hundreds if not thousands of nutrients and active constituents packed into dark...

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Rose Hips: The Floral Superfood! | Herbal Academy | Autumn is an ideal time of year to harvest rose hips, as the emergence of the plants’ fruit follows the natural bloom of their flowers earlier in the year.
Herb Talk
  ON September 25,2014

Rose Hips: The Floral Superfood!

What do we typically think of when we see a rose? Usually, we think of a long-stemmed flower used as part of a romantic gesture, or even the fragrant bushes that fill up our yard on a warm summer day. But believe it or not, plants of the genus rosa are not just a source […]

Health Benefits of Neem
Herb Talk
  ON September 23,2014

The Health Benefits of Neem

Is the world’s number one herb a sleeper?  Well, if you have never heard of the benefits of neem (Azadirachta indica) then the answer is yes. However, very few people in India will not be familiar with this herb since its use in ayurvedic healing dates back some 5000 years. Described by some as a panacea, neem […]

Herb Talk
  ON September 03,2014

Health Benefits of Goldenrod (+ Tea Recipe)

You know it’s late summer when you see the beautiful and stately goldenrod plant gracing our yards, meadows, and waste spaces. It mixes in so beautifully with Joe-Pye weed, queen Anne’s lace, and loostrife. I am among the many who grew up thinking goldenrod was ragweed (learn about their differences here) and responsible for the late […]

Herb Talk
  ON September 02,2014

10 Awesome Uses For Aloe Vera

It’s late in summer, and with the heat bearing down upon us, most of us Americans are dreaming of the impending fall that is just around the corner. At the beginning of the summer, my back patio started with only one aloe plant, but now, over the course of three months, it has transformed into […]

Herb Talk
  ON August 11,2014

3 Surprising Medicinal Uses of Black Pepper

It’s hard to imagine an American dining table without a black pepper grinder or shaker. A tropical vine native to India, black pepper (Piper nigrum) is reported to have become a staple of the American table after it found its way over from Europe where it was highly prized several centuries ago. And yet, is the […]

Garden Medicine
  ON August 04,2014

Starting a Keyhole Garden

Gardening is a passion that has resurfaced with a vengeance in recent years. Whether it’s to save money on veggies and fruits, or a purposeful garden to avoid GMOs, getting dirt under your fingernails in the garden is catching on. With so many newcomers to the gardening game, it’s no surprise that there are many […]

Ancient Wisdom
  ON July 14,2014

The Shakers and our First Herbades

Who Were the Shakers? The Shakers were a religious sect of “believers” who established agriculturally-based and independently functioning communities in America ever since their arrival in 1774. Twenty-four villages in all were established by the end of the 19th century. Currently, two villages remain which are considered “active.” Many of the villages have become museums […]

Botanical
  ON July 11,2014

The Nature of Herbalism

In today’s world of processed food and manufactured drugs, a growing number of idealistic individuals have eschewed the mass-produced mainstream options to embrace the benefits of the natural, organic, and traditional. In particular, more and more people are recognizing that herbal remedies, compared to many conventional medicines, are often safer, easier to use, and simply […]

Garden Medicine
  ON April 30,2014

5 Herbs That Grow In Shade

With the coming of summer, you’re all ready to take in the majesty of the large, sweeping landscape that is your forty-acre property. You can picture the vast plots of land you will use to grow your garden of sun-loving herbs like basil, sage, lavender and—wait a minute. Actually, this may not be your scenario […]

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