Herbalism and Outdoor Nature Activities for Kids
Summer brings us lots of time to plan activities with our children. But it’s easy to run out of creative ideas as summer draws to a close with s...
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3 Ways Essential Oils Differ from Herbal Tinctures
You’ve probably heard many opinions about essential oils this past year. We live in times where we seek alternative, at-home solutions for healt...
Empowered Self-Care: Finding Support from the Plant Kingdom
Self-care is a lifestyle. It’s not just an occasional afternoon nap or a good glass of wine and a soak in the bathtub. Although each of these ar...
Herb of the Month: Eleuthero
It's easy to be swept up in a full calendar of activities and to-dos, especially this summer after being apart for so long. As we collectively b...
Herbal Allies to Support an Active Lifestyle
If you live an active lifestyle, you most likely spend a significant amount of time planning meals and searching for supplements. After all — y...
Midsummer: Herbs of Summer Solstice
A gentle breeze. A radiant, sun-kissed feeling of warmth. The fragrance of jasmine. Cue “Summer Breeze” by Seals & Croft. No matter where yo...
Why Herbalists Use Alcohol in Tinctures: Curiosities & Concerns Answered
Have you ever wondered why some herbal tinctures contain alcohol? Or why alcohol is called “Spirits”? What decisions did ...
The Many Uses of Echinacea
We don't need to seek out the next great cure from the jungles in some distant local when we have local plants with abundant he...
5 Ways to Prioritize Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month reminds us that the stigmatization of those with mental illness needs to be countered with comp...
Midwifery Roots and Folk Herbalism
Midwifery, the practice of assisting women in childbirth, has existed for thousands of years. The role of a midwife includes monitoring pregnant...
Why WishGarden Uses Sustainably Sourced Glycerin
What is Glycerin? Glycerin, also known as glycerine or glycerol, is a sugar alcohol, with a backbone of 3 carbons, 5 hydrogensand 3 alc...
Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
Let's talk about the benefits of the red raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus), specifically in pregnancy and midwifery. Red raspberry l...
Herbalism for Beginners - 5 Books We Recommend
Entering into the world of herbalism is a rewarding endeavor, but it can be difficult to know where to begin.
Sustaining Plants for a Sustainable Future
There are many reasons to be paying attention to our plant allies' sustainability and the state of biodiversity in t...
Herbal Teas for Seasonal Allergies
While we love spring and everything that it entails, we don't love the sneezing, itchy eyes, and dry throats tha...
DIY Botanical Egg Dye
Are you feeling the excitement of this Seasonal change? Springtime brings us renewed energy and new projects to do!...
5 Herbs We Love for Springtime Growth
Longer days, bits of green popping out beneath the snow, and a return of wildlife to their natural habitats-- sp...
Springtime is Nettles Time
It's Springtime and that means our plant allies are beginning to make their appearance! The Herb of the Month for April is Urtica ...
Herbalistas
The month of March marks Women's History Month. This is a month to reflect on the contributions women have made ...
Interview with WishGarden owner Catherine Hunziker about Music and Herbalism
Catherine Hunzkizer is WishGarden Herbs' owner and chief formulator. Catherine bought WishGarden Herbs in 1986. Catherine, how di...