Aralia nudicaulis, aka Wild Sarsaparilla
In northern Idaho, we’re blessed to have Aralia nudicaulis growing fairly abundantly and, according to Cook’s Physiomedical Dispensatory, it grows from Canada to the Carolinas.…
Category: new herbalist
Dandelion Flower Fritters
The season is here Dandelions are everywhere and hopefully you are able to get a hold of some nice ones. When you are looking for…
DIY Body Scrub & Lip Balm
When it comes to making preparations I like to keep it simple enough for the very beginner to start at home with what they have…
No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Dandelion Bars
I honestly tried to find a shorter title for this recipe, but wasn’t feeling the creative juices flowing. If you have an idea what we…
Book Review: Homegrown Herbs
As most of my readers know, I was a Marine wife for 24 years. During that time, I had the opportunity to garden in a…
Book Review: Healing Herbal Infusions
I'm always on the lookout for a practical herb book I can recommend to beginning herbalists, but I especially like them if I think there are gems in t…
Are You an Herbalist?
Every time I get a new set of apprentices or students, one of the first questions I get asked is “How long does it take…
I Love Herbs… But How Can I Use Them?
A lot of times when I am talking with new herbalists they express frustration because they can’t figure out how to incorporate herbs into their…
Herb Book for the Beginner
What is a good herb book for the Beginner Herbalist? Medical care, even on a small scale, is something no household can avoid. Knowing how…