Written and Photographed by Mary Plantwalker
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Try cooking a meal without a sharp knife and a clean cutting board, or riding a bike with a flat tire, or playing the fiddle with an unrosined bow—doing so would really defeat the purpose and make…
Author: Carrie Faye Harder
Written by Meghan Gemma with Juliet BlankespoorPhotography by Juliet Blankespoor
-Ready to start or expand your herb garden?
Here we’re introducing medicinal, edible, and cultivation profiles for three cherished healing plants: elderberry, le…
Written and Photographed by Mary Plantwalker
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I love herbal medicine but I’ve never grown herbs—how do I begin an herb garden?
-Have you or someone you know been asking this question lately? Then read on for inspirational and empowering step…
Written by Meghan Gemma with Juliet BlankespoorPhotography by Juliet Blankespoor(except where credited)
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Your garden wants to feed you—not just with the cultivated plants you tuck into the soil, but with a profusion of wild greens and herbs …
Text and photos by Juliet Blankespoor
This article was originally written for Mother Earth Living magazine and is published here with permission from the publisher. Mother Earth Living is an American bimonthly magazine about sustainable homes …
"Harvest Medicinal Trees in Your Backyard" The Many Uses of Violet:A Round-Up of Herbal Resources & Recipes
Written by Meghan GemmaPhotography by Juliet Blankespoor (except where credited)
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When it comes to flowers, it doesn’t get much sweeter than soft springtime violets. With nodd…
Gentle Spring Cleansing with Violet
Written by Meghan GemmaPhotography by Juliet Blankespoor
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Spring is a season of pure genesis. As the earth warms, the landscape exalts in a profusion of fresh greens, pastel blossoms, and joyous birdsong. Th…
Violet Springtime Fairy Vinegar:A Mineral-Rich Spring Tonic
Written by Juliet Blankespoor with Meghan GemmaPhotography by Juliet Blankespoor
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When violets begin to pop up in the spring landscape, it’s our cue that a vernal promenade of mineral…
The Folklore and Medicine of Witch Hazel
Written by Mary PlantwalkerPhotographed by Juliet Blankespoor
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Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana, Hamamelidaceae) is our kinky, golden-star flower shrub or small tree that blooms in cold weather when …
Our Favorite Herbal Blogs, Podcasts & YouTube Channels
Written by Meghan GemmaPhotography by Juliet Blankespoor
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The internet can be a fantastic place to learn about herbs—with a significant caveat: anyone can share any sort of information…
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The Medicine of Pine
Written and Photographed by Juliet Blankespoor
This article was originally written for Mother Earth Living magazine and is published here with permission from the publisher. Mother Earth Living is an American bimonthly magaz…
"The Medicine of Pine" Flavonoid-Rich Hibiscus Chutney Recipe
Written and Photographed by Juliet Blankespoor
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This Hibiscus Chutney is a favorite at my house any time of year, but it makes an especially nice stand-in for cranberry sauce on the holiday table. You ca…
Cultivating Woodland Herbs:How to Grow Native Forest Medicinals
Written and Photographed by Juliet Blankespoor
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Why grow native woodland herbs?
Growing our own medicine—in any setting—creates an intimate connection with healing plants. I’m mor…
"Cultivating Woodland Herbs: How to Grow Native Forest Medicinals" Pursue Your Dreams!
Get 95 pages of herbal resources with our Budding Herbalist Guide!
Pursue Your Dreams!
Get 95 pages of herbal resources with our Budding Herbalist Guide!
Pursue Your Dreams!
Get 95 pages of herbal resources with our Budding Herbalist Guide!
Written by Meghan GemmaPhotographed by Juliet Blankespoor(except where credited)
Among herbal wildflowers, goldenrod (Solidago spp.) has grown itself a special place in our hearts. Lighting up the late summer landscape with a warm glow, …
"Goldenrod Uses: A Round-Up of Herbal Recipes + Resources" Homegrown and Wild Harvested Aromatic Smoke Sticks
Written and Photographed by Juliet Blankespoor
This article was originally written for Mother Earth Living magazine and is published here with permission from the publisher. Mother Earth Living …
"Homegrown and Wild Harvested Aromatic Smoke Sticks" Written and Photographed by Juliet Blankespoor
Need to get your urinary tract back on track? This tea blend is helpful for addressing the symptoms and the root cause (primarily, bacterial infection) of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Th…
"Goldenrod Tea: An Herbal Blend for Urinary Tract Infections"