March is a month of in between which can make it really hard to keep focused on herbal studies in your house. Right now is a time of planning, and possibly even sowing seeds, but nothing is really growing. Often there is still snow on the ground or it’s just too cold to plant anything ..read more

I’ve seen those picture perfect social media accounts. You know them, the ones that make you feel like a failure as a parent! The ones that make you feel like you shouldn’t even bother trying because you’ll never be even close to giving your kids that kind of learning experience. Sometimes I get caught up […] The post Do you suffer from “failure” because of perfectionism? appeared first on Herbal Roots zine ..read more

Last year I wrote about the medicinal side of Black Walnut. This majestic tree is one of my favorite plants to work with for his versatility. Not only does he have superb medicinal uses but he also offers a variety of craft uses as well. This is a huge plus in my book, especially when […] The post Black Walnut Herbal Crafts Ideas for Kids appeared first on Herbal Roots zine ..read more

When most people think of  Rosemary, they think of cooking. The fact is, many ‘kitchen herbs’ have medicinal value as well! Exploring kitchen herbs is a simple way to get to know medicinal herbs. It’s easy to find them at your local nursery to start a garden. Although I wouldn’t recommend using the dried herbs […] The post Rosemary Helps You Remember appeared first on Herbal Roots zine ..read more

Have you ever eaten a daylily flower? These beautiful flowers come in a rainbow of colors and I have several in my yard ranging from a deep orangy red to a solid orange to a buttery yellow. These beautiful summery flowers not only brighten the landscape but they are edible too! The tubers are eaten […] The post Delicious Stuffed Daylily Flowers appeared first on Herbal Roots zine ..read more

Nettles are so well known, that they need no description; they may be found by feeling, in the darkest night. -Nicholas Culpeper Cursed for his nasty sting, Stinging Nettles, also referred to as Nettles, may take some getting used to but knowing how to harvest and treat this feisty herb is well worth your time! […] The post Why You Should Give Nettles a Try! appeared first on Herbal Roots zine ..read more

I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows Quite overcanopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-Roses and with eglantine. William Shakespeare Much poetry and literature has been written around the deceptively beautiful and fragrant Rose of love and beauty and much more. No flower has ever been […] The post Get Ready for Roses! appeared first on Herbal Roots zine ..read more

Poke root harvest can be hard to doThose roots grow big – almost as big as you.How to dig it? Can it really be done?Your best bet is to wait for a rain, not earth baked in the sunLet that ground get soggy then start to dig it outDig and dig around it, then tug […] The post Yes, you can use Poke as a medicinal herb! appeared first on Herbal Roots zine ..read more

rootslong, thicknourishing, toning, cleansingslow, steady, takes time.tonic Burdock is quite useful. His roots, also known as Gobo, are used as a vegetable. Is it any wonder since he contains Calcium, chromium, cobalt, inulin, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, protein, selenium, silicon, vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), and zinc?  Vitamin […] The post Taking Stock of Burdock appeared first on Herbal Roots zine ..read more

The renowned EchinaceaWhen taken right awayStimulates immunityKeeps a cold at bayThis purple daisy flowerHas roots infused with graceSuch antiseptic powerIt’s coming in first place!Native to North AmericaThe Indians used this herbFor snake bites and rabid dogIts actions were superbIt’s not for daily useOne must take in moderationAnd it’s been so abusedIt requires conservationA tonic oh […] The post A Favorite Summertime Flower – Echinacea! appeared first on Herbal Roots zine ..read more