Peaceful Passionflower
By Kathryn Sisler Waple (c) 2023 The first time I saw Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) I was convinced that aliens had planted a...
Plant Spotlight - Native Saint Joan's Wort
By Kathryn Sisler Waple, (c) 2023. Saint Joan's Wort Image descriptions clockwise from top left: Full Bloom (New Jersey, July 2023); Wild...
Herbal First Aid!
First Aid The first aid remedies in this handout are designed for home use of day-to-day minor injuries and ailments. In the event of a...
What is Community Supported Herbalism?
Community Supported Herbalism is a way to support your local herbalist while growing your own knowledge of plants and how to use them for...
Herbs for Babies and Children - Part 3 - Booboos and Ouch Relief!
I know this series seems to be about all of my favorite plants, but I can’t help it! It seems with my family’s outdoor, active lifestyle...
Herbs for Babies and Children - Part 2 - Teething/Fevers/Pain Relief
In the first part of the series we talked about two herbs that are good for general health of the whole family. These are plants that are...
Herbs for Babies and Children -Part 1 Nourishing Herbs for Vibrant Health
Children are strong and resilient, and we as parents are not taught how to trust their instincts or our own. Having a fever or upset...
Acute Immune System Support
Uh oh! You’ve started to notice a tenderness in the back of your throat, a dull ache in your head and you’re feeling pretty lethargic…the...
Ferment Your Own Veggies!
First published at www.thisisgrub.com Here are two seemingly unrelated problems: Problem 1: You want to support your body with immune...
Blossoming with Calendula – A bloom for all seasons!
One of my favorite plants for herbal skincare is the golden goddess calendula (Calendula officinalis) Not only does this little beauty...