How to Dry Herbs
When you have an abundance of fresh herbs on your hands, knowing how to dry herbs at home is a fantastic way to preserve your harvest. Whether you are drying flowers, leaves, roots, stems, or seeds, there are several different methods you can use to dry your herbs. These methods include using a dehydrator, using…
HerbMentor Radio: jim mcdonald, Why There’s No “Best Way” to Learn About Herbs
When you start studying herbs it can feel like you need to find the best herb school, the best herb books, and the best way to study herbs. But after studying and teaching herbalism for the last few decades, jim mcdonald can definitively say that there’s no one “right way” to learn about herbs. Here’s what to do instead…
How to Make Oregano Pesto
Here’s how to make a delicious oregano pesto with fresh herbs that will delight even the pickiest of eaters.
How to Make an Herbal Drinking Vinegar
One of my favorite things about being an herbalist is delighting my loved ones with all of the creative herbal concoctions I bring to potlucks. Last week was one of my housemate’s birthdays, and to celebrate her, my friends and I decided to have a little dinner party. I offered to create a signature mocktail…
A Delicious Recipe for Horchata
Quench your thirst on these hot summer days with a glass of Horchata. In this recipe for Horchata, Jocelyn adds marshmallow root, cinnamon, and mullein for a soothing herbal treat.
HerbMentor Radio: Juliet Blankespoor, The Healing Garden & the Key to Having an Herbal Green Thumb
Want to create an herb garden but don’t know how to start? Juliet Blankespoor draws on her decades of experience as an herbalist and gardener to help you start an herb garden the simple way.
How to Make Herb Tincture with Echinacea
Learning how to make herb tinctures empowers the health of you and your family. This skill will save you money and rapidly grow your apothecary.
How to Make Herbal Salves
An herbal salve is a versatile topical remedy that can gently soothe and nourish the skin. This simple remedy is fun to make with kids, and it’s a wonderful gift to share with loved ones.
HerbMentor Radio: Abi Huff,
Ancestral Herbalism
Abi Huff is an ever-evolving community and clinical herbalist, educator, medicine maker, intuitive life strategist, healing justice organizer, and overall plant nerd. We discuss ancestral herbalism, being a politicized herbalist, food as medicine, and herbs for the nervous system.
DIY Natural Facial Cleanser: Queen of Hungary Water Recipe
Having an effective facial cleanser is a must-have part of any skincare routine. Learn how to make The Queen of Hungary’s water, a gentle cleanser that draws on the healing gifts of rose and chamomile to tone and nourish the skin.
