herbalism
Herbal Uses for Chamomile
When I was a teenager, I was plagued by insomnia and migraines. I was in so much pain that I couldn't communicate effectively. My grades...
Waste Not, Want Not: Herb Twig Bundles for Witchcraft
I find myself in a peculiar predicament when I'm preparing herbs for storage. As I stand at my counter and strip the dried leaves and...
Gentle, Nourishing Tea Blend (Pregnancy-Safe)
Despite my naive expectations for what I thought my pregnancy experience would be like - excited, healthy smoothies, drinking tea, eating nutritious food - I...
Toddler-safe Teething Tea
Let's face it - tooth pain is awful no matter how old you are. It can steal away your sleep, your ability to enjoy food...
Five herbal tea blends you can make + DIY Tea Bags
Once you start to build your apothecary of herbs, you can start experimenting with mixing them together to make tea blends. Don't be scared to...
My happy place (the birth story)
Alia Mielle emerged on June 6, 2018, after a very long labor. For 36 hours she and I rode the intense waves of contractions together,...
Herbal Relief for Bartholin Cysts
It is easy to get upset when something is wrong with our most tender, personal bits. Imagine the panic when you wake up and discover...
Nettles – a feast on the forest floor
Stinging nettles are common around the world, throughout Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and western North America, and because of their many uses, has been introduced...
How to use Garlic Mullein Ear Oil for Earaches
For some reason, ear infections seem to be a common childhood complaint. If you begin to recognize the symptoms of an ear infection very early,...
Foraging for Rose Hips in Winter
Roses are the gift that keeps on giving! In spring, the scent of their flowers permeates the breeze, and I forage petals for food and...
Using Motherwort for Grief
Grief is a powerful thing. It is terrible, but necessary. Grief is a mix of many large emotions, and it is a state that we...
Garlic Infused Honey
So, why in the world would you want to infuse honey with garlic? At first, the combination sounds odd when you contrast the pungent odor...
Make your own Herbal Smoking Blends
When I was a child at bedtime at my grandparents' house, I'd fall asleep watching whiffs of my Grandad's vanilla pipe tobacco drifting down the hallway...
Event: Asheville Herb Swap [Oct. 9, 2016]
Herbalists of Asheville are invited to a free herb swap! Harvest season is waning and winter is coming our way, It is time to take...
Homespun Seasonal Living’s “Herbal Cookery E-Course” Now Enrolling!
Kathie from Homespun Seasonal Living is a great teacher for many who are new to the world of herbalism and and a source of inspiration...