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Get Cooking With Herbs! (Family Herbal Summer Series: Part 6)
Welcome to the last week of our Family Herbal Summer Series! It has been quite an adventure so far and I am excited to share this last part of our journey. This week is all about something that most of us love dearly—tasty food! Cultures around the world enhance both the flavor and health of…
Kid-Friendly Body Care (Family Herbal Summer Series: Part 5)
It’s week five for our super fun Family Herbal Summer Series, and I am so glad your family is joining us. This week we get to incorporate all of our learning into good, squeaky-clean fun by making kid-friendly body care! Herbs are great fun to use in body care products, easily lending their beneficial properties…
Stocking the Family Herb Cabinet (Family Herbal Summer Series: Part 4)
Welcome back to the Family Herbal Summer Series at the Herbal Academy! I am so happy you and your family are here to join us for our fourth week of camp. This week during our Family Herbal Summer Series we are going to get crafty and enjoy making some wonderful herbal preparations to stock the…
Family Wildcrafting (Family Herbal Summer Series: Part 3)
Welcome to week 3 of our special Family Herbal Summer Series! This week it is time to get out and explore the world of herbalism in the wild with some family wildcrafting. Many useful and wonderful herbal plants grow in the wild places of the world and herbalists often adore finding their green friends growing…
Herb Gardening With Children (Family Herbal Summer Series: Part 2)
Welcome back to the Family Herbal Summer Series at the Herbal Academy! I am so happy you and your family are here to join us for our second week of camp. This week our Family Herbal Summer Series is all about getting outside and herb gardening with children. Learn about herbs that are useful, family-friendly,…
Botany for Herbalists (Family Herbal Summer Series: Part 1)
Welcome to our Family Herbal Summer Series for kids and parents! I am so happy you are here! This week I want to introduce you and your child to my friend “Herb,” and we’ll be covering some basic botany for herbalists, too. Don’t worry, though. Everything is broken down into small sections to make it…
An Herbalist’s Guide to Winter Break
Stepping out of routines and slowing down in the colder months may be a welcome or dreaded challenge, especially if the littles are home and itching to be entertained. But here’s the secret: it’s not just the children who need playtime. It’s us too! We’re the littles. Let’s play! Year-end breaks are the perfect time…
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 Feature: Jess Buttermore (@cedarhouseliving)
For this installment of our Student Feature series, we spoke with Jess Buttermore (@cedarhouseliving), owner of Cedar House Living LLC, where she shares her photography, gardening, crafting, and writing skills, and sells seasonal living items including flower and herb seeds, dahlia tubers, gardening guides, handmade herbal goods, and even sourdough starter packs. Jess has completed…
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Deema Al Huqail (@alkamicare)
Welcome to another installment in our Student Feature interview series! For this installment, we spoke with Deema Al Huqail (@alkamicare) of AlkamiCare where she creates hand-blended tea, flower essences, botanical skin care, and artisanal crafts inspired by the old and folk ways. Deema has completed the Botanical Skin Care Course and Intermediate Herbal Course, the Herbal Aphrodisiac Intensive, and…
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Anna Booth Cohen (@herbalist_uprising)
We recently interviewed Herbal Academy graduate, Anna Booth Cohen (@herbalist_uprising) to learn more about her herbal journey. In 2015, Ann launched Herbal Uprising, an herbal business that offers educational programs, herbal consults, and herbal products. She has completed Herbal Academy’s Holistic Cancer Care Course. HA: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and…
Flower Pressing for Herbalists Workshop
Registration for this workshop is currently closed. Join the waitlist to be notified when it reopens in 2026.
Explore a time-tested herbal craft for all ages by learning how to expertly press and beautifully preserve the plants growing outside your door. In this creative online workshop, you will learn how to press flowers, leaves, and other plant parts to preserve their color for years to come. We will discuss the materials you’ll need to get started with flower pressing, types of plant presses (including the beautifully engraved Field Flower Press that’s available as an add-on to this workshop), how to build your own press, and how to use your preserved botanicals to further your herbal studies and decorate your home with seasonal beauty.
With 4 in-depth lessons, a handful of printable charts and graphics, detailed plant-pressing instructions and troubleshooting tips, 5 inspiring videos, and 12 hands-on craft projects, this creative workshop is sure to weave botanicals into every aspect of your home—from your apothecary to your kitchen to your art collection.
Upgrade your enrollment to include the Field Flower Press! This beautifully engraved herbal keepsake makes it easy to start pressing your own botanicals and seeing professional results right away.
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Shannon Mulligan-Mayernik (@mayernikkitchen)
For our Student Feature series, we recently interviewed Herbal Academy graduate, Shannon Mulligan-Mayernik (@mayernikkitchen). Shannon and her husband own Mayernik Kitchen, an herbal apothecary located in Northern New Jersey. They grow over 50+ medicinal herbs on their herb farm in Sussex County, NJ, which they use to create plant medicines. They offer a wide range…
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 personal chef and how he now incorporates herbs into his handmade soap business Meadowroot. Jake has completed Herbal Academy’s Entrepreneur Herbalist Path Package. HA: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and…
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Liz Witter (@backcountry_botanicals)
We sat down with Herbal Academy graduate, Liz Witter (@backcountrybotanicals), to hear more about her path into herbalism and her herbal business. She currently owns and operates Backcountry Botanicals out of her home in Kanab, UT, where she distills essential oils from desert plants, and makes wildcrafted personal care products. Liz has taken Herbal Academy’s…
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Nana Meriwether (@drinkcale)
For the thirteenth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with Nana Meriwether (@drinkcale). Nana has completed Herbal Academy’s The Craft of Herbal Fermentation, Intermediate Herbal Course, and Making Herbal Preparations 101. In 2019, she launched a company called Cale, which produces herbal wine alternatives that are lower in calories, sugar, sulfites, and alcohol…
Herbal Academy Student Feature: Erin Ethier (@earthlyremediesbyerin)
For the twelfth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with herbalist Erin Ethier (@EarthlyRemediesByErin). Erin has completed the Herbal Academy’s Advanced Course. She does herbal consultations and owns Earthly Remedies by Erin, an herbal company that makes plant medicines and botanical skincare. HA: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and…
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 Herbalist Path, as well as the Herbal Aphrodisiacs Intensive. He has traveled to various countries learning all about organic farming, permaculture practices, and wild foraging, plus some practices to better impact our environment….
Herbal Trees
Trees are a lovely way to decorate and enhance the landscape in a multitude of ways. Some trees are large with dense canopies and these make for excellent shade trees. Smaller trees, often cross-classified as shrubs, can be great for landscaping or placement closer to a building. There are many flowering trees that add a…
Online Nature Camp: Herbalism For Kids
Take your children into the wild and wonderful world of plants! Empower your little learners to start experiencing the benefits of the natural world through dozens and dozens of engaging, hands-on educational activities and camp-like fun!
The Online Nature Camp: Herbalism for Kids, put on by the wonderful herbalists, experienced educators, and seasoned parents at the Herbal Academy, is a guided 4-lesson educational and experiential program for young learners – and, we promise, it won’t feel like schoolwork at all!
Just look outside your back door, in the woods, or in a park, and you’ll find that plants are growing all around – and many of these plants are helpful for us as humans. Even the littlest of people can take advantage of these wonderful allies for their wellness and enjoyment! This Herbalism for Kids program is designed to spark participants’ curiosity in herbalism at a young age and inspire their interest in the wild world of plants for years to come. Parents, you are welcome to join in the learning yourself – no previous herbal experience needed to enjoy this rich offering!
Through the Online Nature Camp, where learning may be done on or offline, we welcome our campers and their parents to join us in this 4-part weekly series to discover engaging educational lessons on various herbal topics from simple herb gardening and basic botany to introductory wellness and self-care practices. Get ready for loads of discovery and herbal adventures – sign up your child or your entire family and get started today!
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Is a Hobbyist Herbalist the Right Path for You?
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about the various kinds of herbalists one can become—explaining what they are, things each type of herbalist may do, links to helpful resources and inspiration, and what type of Herbal Academy courses can help each type of herbalist on their journey. Today, we’re talking about the Hobbyist…
How To Care For Your Family Naturally As A Family Herbalist
Herbalism comes in many shapes and sizes—there is certainly no one-size-fits-all for how you can practice and explore this lifestyle. There are many ways one can practice as an herbalist—one very popular way is being a Family Herbalist! A Family Herbalist is one who prefers to stay a little closer to home when putting their…
5 Herbal Books For Parents Who Want To Support Their Child’s Health Naturally
As parents, we all want what is best for our children. For those of us who turn to herbs for life’s little ups and downs as well as for supporting a healthy holistic lifestyle, knowing which herbs to use and how to use them safely for our children is of utmost importance. Finding trusted herbal…
Unlock the Power of Mint: A Family-Friendly Herb
Beautifully fragrant with a delightful taste, amazing mint (Mentha genus) is a helpful and welcome herb for everyone in the family. Right at home in a yummy cup of tea or in an herbal extract, the uses are simple to enjoy! There is a vast variety of mints to savor. Peppermint, spearmint, chocolate mint, apple…
Summertime Foot Care Tips For Kids (+ 3 Recipes)
As a kid, I believed it was officially summer when I no longer had to wear shoes. Injuries may have been par for the course, but a stubbed toe or a splinter meant I was out enjoying nature, right down to my bare feet, usually while running as fast as I could! As I learned then, summertime–with…
Spearmint: Herbs We Love For Summer
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is one of our favorite cooling herbs for summer! When it’s 90 degrees out, firing up the stove to make hot tea can be unappealing. Fortunately, spearmint, as well as mint family cousins peppermint and lemon balm, are easy-to-grow kitchen herbs that impart their refreshing taste into cold water.
Natural Dyes Workshop
Registration for this workshop is currently closed. Join the waitlist to be notified when it reopens in 2026.
In this self-paced and hands-on workshop for all skill levels, you’ll explore how to use the plants you already know and love, in a creative new way! From tie-dyeing to bundle dyeing and even learning how to dye with mushrooms, we have you covered with so many inspiring natural dye projects. You will learn exactly how to use dozens of natural elements to dye everyday items, including fabric, homemade cosmetics, paper, and more!
You’ll discover:
- The history of botanical dyeing, including traditional uses and sustainability
- Which plants create which colors – and how to unlock their most vibrant hues
- How to naturally dye fabrics, cosmetics, paper, wood, and more
- The supplies needed to get started – and the role they play
- Troubleshooting tips for any issues that may arise
- How to care for your naturally dyed items so the colors last
- A plethora of hands-on projects that will bring your lessons to life
- Reflections and advice on the natural dyeing journey from course contributors
- And more!
Upgrade your enrollment to include the Botanical Dye Kit, which is filled with everything you need to naturally dye two organic cloth napkins (included) with beautiful calendula flowers and marigold powder.
Get your dye baths ready as we scour, mordant, dye, and modify our way through the rainbow of color that nature provides!
Tea Blending 101 Workshop
Registration is closed for the year.
Making your own custom tea blends by combining leaves, petals, roots, seeds, and other plant parts is a foundational skill for all herbalists. With time and experience, you can gain the confidence to mix and brew your own teas that not only taste delicious but are also tailored to support your unique physical and emotional wellbeing!
Imagine waking up and knowing exactly which herbs to grab for your morning mug. Feeling stressed? You’ll have a soothing blend at the ready. Heard there’s a heatwave rolling in? You’ll confidently toss your favorite cooling herbs into your sun tea jar. Hosting a tea party? Your guests are in for a treat.
In this 3-part online workshop, we will share everything you need to know to start blending and brewing custom herbal tea blends at home, today!
You’ll learn which supplies you need to get started, how to best source and store your plant material, exactly how to brew each type of tea, and how to create safe, effective, delicious tea blends that are 100% custom to you. We’ll explore 12 of our favorite herbs for teas—along with safe substitutes—and you’ll learn a reliable formula that the experts use to create well-balanced tea blends. Finally, you’ll gain access to 12 never-before-seen tea recipes that support common upsets, from digestion to mood, plus a collection of beautifully created videos, charts, and downloads to set you up for success.
As an added bonus, upgrade your enrollment with our Tea Blending Booklet, a beautiful spiral-bound publication that’s designed specifically to accompany this workshop and includes blending tips, formulation worksheets, and recipe cards to further your tea-filled journey.
Get your mugs ready as we blend, mix, and taste our way to creating unique herbal tea blends from the comfort of home!
How to Grow Echinacea
Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) is an herbaceous, flowering perennial native to North America. This plant has a long history of use and is still a popular herbal supplement today. Unfortunately, over-harvesting and the destruction of its native habitat have affected wild echinacea populations, and it’s now included on United Plant Savers’ list of “at-risk” plants. Learning…
Student Feature: Alyson Morgan (@Alyson Simply Grows)
For the fourth installment of our Student Feature Series, we spoke with Alyson Morgan (@AlysonSimplyGrows). Alyson is an environmentalist, gardener, slow-living advocate, and mother who has enjoyed watching her family learn herbalism alongside her. Alyson owns Earth Star Herbals, where she offers small-batch, intentional flower essences and herbal products, blog posts, and seasonal musings. Alyson…
