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Mushroom WellnessOct 10, 2022

All About Reishi

Mushroom WellnessOct 3, 2024

Hidden Wonders: The Mushroom Life Cycle

Mushroom WellnessOct 3, 2024

Mushroom Mycelium vs Fruiting Body: What’s Better?

Mushroom WellnessOct 22, 2024

Upcycle Your Shrooms: How to Make Your Own Mushroom Broth

Do It YourselfApr 9, 2025

Peppermint Pest Spray

Do It YourselfMar 7, 2025

Tea Tree All-Purpose Cleaner

Do It YourselfMar 7, 2025

Tub & Tile Cleaner

Do It YourselfDec 12, 2024

How to Make Pomanders

Do It YourselfDec 12, 2024

How to Make a Simmer Pot

Do It YourselfDec 3, 2024

Black Elderberry Jam

Do It YourselfNov 20, 2024

Calendula Oil Salve

Do It YourselfOct 21, 2024

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

RecipesMar 12, 2025

Sunny "Dirty Martini"

RecipesMar 11, 2025

Rhodiola Beet "Spritzer"

RecipesMar 11, 2025

Lemon Balm "Drop"

RecipesFeb 2, 2022

Cucumber-Holy Basil "Spritzer"

RecipesFeb 2, 2022

Maca "Colada"

RecipesFeb 3, 2025

Rhodiola Fruit Cooler

RecipesJan 6, 2025

Dandy Tonic

RecipesDec 11, 2024

Spicy Hot Chocolate

RecipesNov 21, 2024

Party-Sized Warm Cinnamon Cider

RecipesNov 13, 2024

Cranberry Cider

RecipesNov 13, 2024

Hug-In-A-Mug Kids Cocoa

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Ask an HerbalistFeb 2, 2022

What Can We Do to Protect Overharvested Herbs?

Ask an HerbalistFeb 2, 2022

How much of your extracts should I take?

Ask an HerbalistFeb 2, 2022

How do you choose which parts of a plant to extract?

Ask an HerbalistFeb 2, 2022

What’s the difference between Certified Organic, Responsibly Wildcrafted and Purity Verified herbs on your labels?

Ask an HerbalistFeb 2, 2022

Fresh herbs vs. dried herbs: Which are better for extracts?

Ask an HerbalistFeb 2, 2022

What herbs can I take if I'm pregnant or nursing?

Ask an HerbalistFeb 2, 2022

How are herbal supplements regulated?

Ask an HerbalistFeb 2, 2022

What Herbs Can Kids Take?

Ask an HerbalistFeb 2, 2022

Are there different types of herbalists?

Ask an HerbalistFeb 2, 2022

What's the difference between homeopathy and herbalism?

Ask an HerbalistFeb 2, 2022

What makes a plant an herb?

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Daily WellnessApr 8, 2025

5 Botanical Inspired Books You’ll Love

Daily WellnessMar 7, 2025

6 Ways You Can Spring Clean Your Life

Daily WellnessAug 2, 2022

How to Keep Up Wellness Routines While Traveling

Daily WellnessJan 22, 2025

How the Pros Integrate Herbs into Their Daily Lives

Daily WellnessNov 21, 2024

Gift Guide: ‘Tis the Season to Share Herbalism

Daily WellnessNov 12, 2024

6 Warm & Cozy Recipes for Fall

Daily WellnessJun 24, 2024

5 Herbal Recipes for Summer Sips

Daily WellnessJun 25, 2024

How to Prioritize Nutrition in Menopause

Daily WellnessMay 24, 2024

Self-Care Tips for Pride Month

Daily WellnessOct 9, 2023

Herbalist Tips for Keeping Cozy

Daily WellnessMay 25, 2023

Showing Our True Colors for Pride Month

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Growing Herbs at HomeApr 3, 2025

5 Reasons to Feel Good About Gardening

Growing Herbs at HomeMar 4, 2025

The Ultimate Seed Packet Glossary

Growing Herbs at HomeMar 4, 2025

5 Tips for Successfully Growing Plants from Seed

Growing Herbs at HomeMar 4, 2025

How to Read a Seed Packet

Growing Herbs at HomeJul 23, 2024

10 Summer Gardening Strategies

Growing Herbs at HomeJun 11, 2024

5 Plants That Will Attract Pollinators to Your Garden

Growing Herbs at HomeMay 3, 2024

6 Easy-to-Grow Herbs for Your Garden

Growing Herbs at HomeApr 10, 2024

10 Spring Gardening Guidelines

Growing Herbs at HomeDec 13, 2023

9 Ideas for Gardening in Winter

Growing Herbs at HomeNov 10, 2023

9 Tips for Fall Garden Maintenance

Growing Herbs at HomeJul 17, 2023

3 Regenerative Organic Practices for Your Garden

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Herbal KnowledgeFeb 2, 2022

8 of Our Favorite Herbs for Stress and Mild, Occasional Anxiety*

Herbal KnowledgeMar 28, 2025

Demystifying Immune Support: Active Responders vs. System Builders*

Herbal KnowledgeFeb 3, 2025

5 Adaptogens to Help You Adapt*

Herbal KnowledgeJan 29, 2025

4 Herbs Used in Black Herbalism

Herbal KnowledgeJan 28, 2025

5 Unexpected Uses for Rosemary

Herbal KnowledgeJan 6, 2025

5 Herbs to Support the Body’s Ability to Cleanse and Detoxify*

Herbal KnowledgeDec 12, 2024

5 Herbs for Your Coziest Winter Ever

Herbal KnowledgeFeb 2, 2022

How We Make Super Echinacea®

Herbal KnowledgeNov 20, 2024

How to Elevate Your Holidays with Herbs

Herbal KnowledgeSep 19, 2024

5 Herbal Roots to Try This Autumn

Herbal KnowledgeAug 1, 2024

Back-to-School Guide: Herbal Tips for College Students

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Parents & KidsMar 7, 2025

4 of Our Herbalists’ Favorite Kids Books

Parents & KidsMar 7, 2025

5 Fun Kids Crafts for Spring Equinox

Parents & KidsOct 1, 2024

5 Immune Products for Kids*

Parents & KidsMay 8, 2024

3 DIY Nature Crafts for Kids

Parents & KidsMay 7, 2024

5 Self-Care Rituals for Mother’s Day

Parents & KidsSep 20, 2023

3 Tips for Supporting Kids Through Tough Times

Parents & KidsJul 17, 2023

5 Ways to Teach Kids to Respect Nature

Parents & KidsJun 9, 2023

5 Fun Herbal Activities for Kids to Do This Summer

Parents & KidsApr 5, 2023

Herbalist Tips for Parenting Stress

Parents & KidsAug 25, 2022

5 Wellness Habits for Back-to-School Season

Parents & KidsFeb 2, 2022

9 Simple Tips to Get Kids on a Better Bedtime Routine

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Plants & Farm StoriesMar 26, 2025

How We Manage Pests on the Farm

Plants & Farm StoriesFeb 18, 2025

3 Things to Know About Soil Health

Plants & Farm StoriesFeb 4, 2025

How Our Farmers Rest in Winter

Plants & Farm StoriesJan 30, 2025

Creating a Sanctuary for Monarch Butterflies

Plants & Farm StoriesOct 16, 2024

Why Our Herbaculture Interns Love This Program

Plants & Farm StoriesOct 9, 2024

5 of Our Pharmers' Favorite Gardening Books

Plants & Farm StoriesJun 11, 2024

Interview with Sayaka Lean: Host of Oregon Pollinator Conservation Day

Plants & Farm StoriesAug 24, 2023

Day in the Life of an Herbaculture Intern

Plants & Farm StoriesJul 26, 2023

The Regenerative Organic Farmer’s Perspective

Plants & Farm StoriesFeb 2, 2022

Root values: The lessons we’ve learned from growing our own herbs

Plants & Farm StoriesJan 30, 2023

3 Black Innovators Who Changed Agricultural History

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Thyme for BusinessFeb 28, 2025

Blooming With Gratitude: A Special 46th Birthday Tribute

Thyme for BusinessFeb 28, 2025

Building a Movement: Why B-Corps Matter

Thyme for BusinessMay 11, 2023

Bigger is Better! 3 Reasons to Buy 4 oz. Extracts  

Thyme for BusinessDec 13, 2024

Herb Pharm’s 2024 Year in Review

Thyme for BusinessDec 13, 2024

True to Our Roots: Celebrating 45 Years of Growth

Thyme for BusinessFeb 2, 2022

The 13 Ecolabels You See All the Time, Explained

Thyme for BusinessFeb 23, 2023

A Toast to Our Story: 3 Herbal Drinks for Celebrations

Thyme for BusinessFeb 2, 2022

Sara Katz, Herbal Pioneer

Thyme for BusinessFeb 2, 2022

Pharm Ethics: United Plant Savers

Thyme for BusinessFeb 2, 2022

Why We Don’t Use Palm-Based Glycerin

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