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3 Herbal Nonprofit Organizations to Support
Healthy ecosystems are built on reciprocity. The herbs we cultivate in our gardens are beautiful examples of the principle of giving. They offer themselves freely and willingly to help those in need, from humans to pollinators to soil microbes, with collaboration built into their ecosystem. It is with these herbs and plants in mind that…
Menopause With Ease: Natural Herbal Breast Support During the Menopause Transition
The transformative time surrounding menopause marks a crossroads, bringing reflection and inner shifts, and also accompanying myri...
Using Aromatherapy for Stress Support
The following excerpt, Using Aromatherapy for Stress Support, is excerpted from Aroma Alchemy by Holly Brandenberger, published by...
Lifting Spirits: Pleasure With Aphrodisiacs
Are you curious to discover how herbs can support you in leaning into full-bodied enjoyment? In Naturally, clinical herbalist and author Rachelle Robinett explores this topic and offers an accessible, beginner-friendly approach to herbalism, walking you through science-backed guidance for using herbs, including aphrodisiacs, how to work with a variety of supportive herbal preparations, and…
How to Make Pickled Carrots with Lavender
The book excerpt below is taken from Preserving the Seasons by Holly Capelle. Preserving the Seasons is a straightforward and beautifully photographed guide to boiling water canning; drying, dehydrating, freeze-drying; freezing, infusing, and quick pickling. These are the easiest and most effective methods for preserving produce, herbs, and edible flowers. The recipe below for Pickled…
Monthly Herbal Masterclasses to Inspire Your Learning
If you’ve been here for a while, then you might be somewhat familiar with The Herbarium, our dedicated membership designed to su...
Can I Become a Certified Herbalist?
If you are reading this article, it is probably because you have a love of herbalism. You may be curious about herbalism as a care...
Daylily Benefits + Recipe: A Sneak Peek from the ‘National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants’
If you’ve ever wandered through your backyard or along a forest path and wondered which plants might offer more than just beauty, the brand-new National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants is your next must-have companion. Co-authored by Herbal Academy educators and authors Heather Wood Buzzard and Mimi Prunella Hernandez, this vibrant, user-friendly guide…
How Meaghan Moore Fine-Tuned Her Herbal Business and Became a Full-Time Herbalist
Meaghan Moore is the herbal business owner and herbalist behind Blooming Mountains Botanical Sanctuary, an herb farm and plant oasis growing around 80 varieties of herbs, both native and from around the world. Together with her husband, they offer live plant sales, bulk herbs, herbal education, and craft botanical products from gardens, meadows, and forests….
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 – ...
Two Ways to Make Sauerkraut for an Extra Digestive Boost
In the 10th anniversary edition of Fermented Vegetables, fermentation experts Kirsten K. Shockey and Christopher Shockey share the...
Discover the Inspiring Journey of a Korean American Herbalist and Shop Owner
Meet Christine Young, a Korean American herbalist bringing an herbal shop to Denver in 2024 offering bulk herbs, custom tea blends, formulas, events, and classes. She incorporates her cultural influence and offers a variety of herbal products, including kimchi. Christine is a graduate of Herbal Academy’s Intermediate Herbal Course, Business Herbal Course, and is currently…
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Haille Olimb (@theherbalistsassistant)
Haille Olimb (@theherbalistsassistant) is the owner of The Herbalist’s Assistant where she creates herbal self-care products. Haille is a student of the Introductory Herbal Course, Intermediate Herbal Course, Emulsifiers and Preservatives in Botanical Products: 2 Part Intensive, and the Botanical Drawing for Herbalists Course. HA: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how…
A Blush Rose Gimlet Recipe That is Both Refreshing and Captivating
In this ultimate guide to seasonal herbs, Seasonal Living with Herbs is a transformative book written by Jess Buttermore that expl...
Choosing the Right Herbs for a Person or Situation
In her new book, The Herbalist’s Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary, Mary Colvin, RH(AHG), offers a detailed explor...
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Amber Benge (@gracewalkfarm)
Amber Benge (@gracewalkfarm) is the owner of Grace Walk Farm where she teaches a gardening course, making money on a homestead, how to grow zinnias, and more! She is also a graduate of Herbal Academy’s The Foraging Course, Introductory Herbal Course, and the Herbal Materia Medica Course. She also ministers to her family, neighbors, and…
How to Choose Herbs for Sleep
In her new book, Herbal Remedies for Sleep: How to Use Healing Herbs And Natural Therapies to Ease Stress, Promote Relaxation, and Encourage Healthy Sleep Habits, Maria Noel Groves, RH(AHG), weaves her surefooted experience with lifestyle choices, herbal supports, practical tips for herbal usage, and a treasure trove of enticing recipes to help readers feel…
How Do You Know if an Herb is Sustainable?
In our new Sustainable Herbal Supply Chain Intensive available in The Herbarium, you’ll learn how to discern quality herbs and u...
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Grace Jones (@gunkinthewoods)
We spoke with Grace Jones (@gunkinthewoods), graduate of Herbal Academy’s Introductory Herbal Course, Intermediate Herbal Course...
The Practice of Spiritual Herbalism and How It Relates to Sexual Health
In The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism: Transform, Heal, and Remember with the Power of Plants and Ancestral Medicine, Karen M. Rose explores cultural traditions of heart-based herbalism. Offering a perspective informed by tradition, science, and spirit, Karen discusses each system of the body through a transformational lens. Karen draws on the wisdom of…
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Natalya King (@bodylovebytal)
In this installment of our Student Feature series, we interviewed Natalya King (@bodylovebytal), graduate of Herbal Academy’s Advanced Herbal Course, Intermediate Herbal Course, Introductory Herbal Course, and Tincture Making 101. Natalya is the owner and founder of BodyLove by Tal in Parker, Colorado. BodyLove by Tal is a flourishing herbal and skincare brand that offers…
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Jess Bergeron (@jkb.journal)
Welcome to another installment of our Student Feature series! We interviewed Jess Bergeron (@jkb.journal), graduate of Herbal Acad...
Lesser-Known Uses of Sunflower: National Geographic Herbal
In National Geographic Herbal, herbalist and author Mimi Prunella Hernandez, RH(AHG), shares her passion for discovering both glob...
A Simple Incense Recipe Using Ethically Sourced Herbs
In Earth Medicines: Ancestral Wisdom, Healing Recipes, and Wellness Rituals from a Curandera, traditional healer, storyteller, and Indigenous foods activist Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz invites readers to connect with the the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water that are so deeply integral to her curanderismo tradition. Felicia shares many aspects that shape her own personal practice,…
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Dave Achula (@achula__)
In this installment of our Student Feature series, we interviewed Dave Achula (@achula_). Dave is the owner of Achula, an immersive experience that invites individuals to explore the healing power of nature, directly in nature. He has completed Herbal Academy’s Intermediate Herbal Course, Business Herbal Course, and Mastering Herbal Formulation Course. HA: Please tell us…
5 Common Spices to Use for Everyday Health
The following excerpt, 5 Common Spices to Use for Everyday Health, is taken from Spice Apothecary© by Bevin Clare. Used with perm...
Herbal Academy Courses Migrate to Lifetime Access – Everything you Need to Know
Over the past decade, through the ebbs and flows, in times of uncertainty and transitions, and in seasons of abundance and growth,...
9 BIPOC-Owned Herb Shops to Support
We herbalists know that curating our home herbal supply is a labor of love that doesn’t exactly happen overnight. It takes time to line our cabinets with plants and products, whether homegrown, foraged, made, or gifted. And oh, how sweet it is to take our time with the plants! While there are many places you…
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Dagny Kream (@thecottagepeach)
We recently spoke with Dagny Kream (@thecottagepeach) as part of our Student Feature Series. Dagny is the owner of The Cottage Peach, where she shares slow-living inspiration: seasonal farm-to-table vegetarian recipes, gardening tips, seasonal crafts, traditional skills, and more. Dagny has completed Herbal Academy’s Foraging Herbal Course and the Botanical Skin Care Course. HA: Please…
Herbal Academy Student Interview: Laura Rubin (@nurtureforall)
In this installment of our Student Feature series, we spoke with Laura Rubin (@nurtureforall), founder of Nurture, which empowers ...
