If you’ve ever stood over a pot of soup and wondered why the recipe calls for one lonely leaf that you’ll fish out later, you’re in the right place. That simple dried bay leaf, the one that often gets overlooked, isn’t just filler in your spice cupboard. It’s part of a tradition that stretches back ...

Some herbs slip quietly into our lives, but marshmallow root arrives like a soft blanket—calming, comforting, and quietly powerful.

Marshmallow root came into my life when I was researching herbs that support the digestive system. Most herbs are drying or astringent, but marshmallow was different. ...

“Are there microplastics in tea bags?” I spent all last week answering this question in my many tea and herb groups on Facebook.

We often get asked about the safety of tea bags and always recommend avoiding them due to plastics. In fact, microplastics are the main reason that we only sell loose-...

I’ve always been an advocate of taking care of our own health as much as possible in a non-emergency situation (when there’s no extreme bleeding, you don’t have a broken bone, etc.). With too many personal experiences of doctors letting me down or prescribing me something that didn’t solve the root ...

While new herbs interest me (and I love to study them) I don’t particularly care for rare ones that are hard to get. I love using herbs that are easily accessible — even better if they grow in my own garden. Licorice root, star anise, turmeric, and chamomile are just a few! Growing herbal medicine i...

Did you know that certain flowers are edible and can be used for both decoration and cooking? Edible flowers have been growing in popularity in both gardens and kitchens because of their unique and delicious flavors as well as their beautiful appearance. We love to experiment with them here on the f...

Lilacs are one of the most loved plants for gardeners and herbalists alike. Their flowers — which can range from white to violet, blue, light purple, dark purple, and even a light yellow called Primrose — add a pop of color and charm to any garden or yard. Plus, the flowers also boast medicinal bene...

If you’re struggling with things like fatigue, brain fog, or pain, one of the first things to take a closer look at is your diet!

We always feel our best when we enjoy a diet of healthy, whole, in-season foods, and it isn’t a coincidence. Study after study shows that eating seasonally and focusi...

The most common concern with using herbs for medicine is that people are unsure of which herb to use for which ailment. Folks wonder, how do I know it’s going to work? How do I know it’s safe to use? How do I know which dosage to take?

Questions about the safety and effectiveness of herbal medic...

Kombucha has officially taken the wellness world by storm, but, like me, I know that most of you mamas have been brewing it yourselves for years at this point! And if you haven’t, well… you’ve come to the right place! Today I’m going to teach you everything you need to know about a SCOBY, a key ingr...

Do you have an abundance of herbs in your garden? Or maybe you’re tired of that bottom-of-the-barrel tea dust in the bleached tea bags that taste like medicine. 

Well, have I got some good news for you! Did you know that you can blend your own herbs at home — even using herbs from your garden? —...

Coffee- that smell in the morning, the kind that wakes you up, is one that 150,000 Americans depend on every morning. Caffeine is the reason that many Americans drink coffee. It provides a pick-me-up, it boosts mood and energy as well as acting as a stimulant to the brain. 

Chances are if you ar...