Oh my golly, how I love my herbal books!! So much potent knowledge, shared by such sweet plant people, connecting us to deep wisdom. Some books are more of a reference, that you look back at periodically for remedies and recipes. Some are stories, experiences, experiments, love stories intertwining nature with our own heart. All of them written by humans with love and deep experience in the world of herbs. With the rise of AI, it has been reported that 82% of herbal books on Amazon are...

There’s a world of difference between a vibrant, freshly dried herb and one that’s been sitting on a shelf for years, losing its color, scent, and spirit. Whether you’re blending tea, crafting salves, or creating your own herbal remedies, the quality of your herbs determines not just the potency, but the magic, of what you make. We always want to work with beautifully dried herbs; we should be able to see and feel the life force within them. This is more than a guide to assessing the...