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 ...
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Herb of the Month – Hops (Humulus Lupulus)
If you’re a beer drinker, you’ve likely heard of our June Herb of the Month. Hops, also known as humulus lupulus, are most famous for l...
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...
Herb of the Month - Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
Summer will be here shortly and along with it is the flowering and fruiting of berries. Today, I'm here to talk about the benefits of the red ra...
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
Featured photo credit: Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism It's Springtime and that means our ...
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 about Music and Herbalism
Catherine, how did you get started in music? I came to music relatively late. My family were e...
A Botanical Spring Equinox
Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal, for both plants and people. This year's spring equinox feels like a more sp...
Cleansing and Detoxification
It's fair to say that at this point in time, we live in a fairly toxic world.
Herb Highlight: Dandelion
What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson could possibly be true in the minds...
Reproductive Transitions
March brings us Women's History Month, a time to reflect on the impact we as women have on our world and to raise aw...
3 Delicious Hawthorn Mocktail and Cocktail Recipes
We've already discussed the many health benefits of Hawthorn for the heart, for breath...
Love and Connection: How to Support a Healthy Love Life with Herbs
"What is love, oh baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more." Who remembe...