Orange Peel: A Juicy Global Treasure
Orange you happy it’s July? We are! July is known for hot, summer days and an abundance of fruits, flowers, and herbs, so this month we honor Or...
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Herbal Popsicle Recipes for Hot Summer Days
All photos © Gem Boehm-Reifenkugel A mentor of mine once said, “The best way to take an herb...
Mom Finds Relief for Menstrual Cramps in Herbal Remedy
Lindsey Wagner, a 38-year-old mother of four, has dealt with debilitating menstrual cramps since she was a teen. “I’ve always had terribl...
The Wonderful World of Nutritive Herbs
A category such as nutritive herbs runs deep into the soil. These herbs are staples in the herbalism community, and your body will thank you for...
Lift the Voice: RootLove Lactation Services
We were thrilled to interview Heather Elkins, an internationally board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) at Read more
Wild Yam: The Strength of a Woman
When I think of Wild Yam, I often think of women. It is often found in plant medicines that nourish and revive the female reproductive system. H...
How to Get a Better Night's Sleep — Naturally
Mood, energy, motivation, immune system, emotional response, m...
Scullcap: The Plant That Soothes
Over the centuries, Scullcap has been found in many kitchens, where it has been handed to a loved one, brewed into a piping hot tea and poured i...
Horseradish: Culinary and Medicinal Crossover
Although it’s probably best known for its culinary role spicing up some of your favorite dishes, Horseradish, an herbaceous perennial, has a lon...
5 Herbal Essentials for Your Postpartum Bag
During one of the most exciting — yet uncertain — times of your life after giving birth, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the volume of postpartu...
New Mom Balances Her Postpartum Hormones with Herbal ReBalance Remedy
Christy-Anna Horne — a mother of two who lives in Colorado Springs — loves to hike, cook, work in her herb garden, and play with her kids. But a...
3 Easy-to-Grow Medicinal Plants for Tea Gardens
As spring approaches after a long winter, the excitement for gardening begins to stir. The transition from winter into warmer days sparks our cr...
Soul Fire Farm: Uprooting Racism to Create an Inclusive Food System
Located in upstate New York, Soul Fire Farm is an Afro-Ind...
Turmeric: Spice Up Your Life
As we transition from winter to spring, many of us also shift our eating habits and our health regimens, and we may rev up our workout routines ...
The Roots and Future Branches of WishGarden's Formulator & President, Catherine Hunziker
When WishGarden Herbs’ formulator and president, Catherine Hunziker, purchased the company from a colleague in 1987, the business literally fit ...
Honoring African American Herbalism
As herbal medicine gains popularity throughout mainstream outlets, it is important for us to understand the origination and cultural uses that l...
Herbs for Lovers
Have you ever eaten something so delicious — like a perfectly juicy ripe peach — and wondered who was the first person in history to taste and e...
Peppermint: The Cool Herb on the Block
Mentha piperita isn’t just for the warmer months of summer — we can partner with the cool herb on the block year around! Peppermint is ...
Meet Nicole Anderson: WishGarden Herbs’ Quality Control Manager
In this interview with WishGarden Herbs’ Quality Control Manager, Nicole Anderson, we go beyond the ingredient list to find out exactly what goe...
Japanese Raisin: A Rare Herb
Hovenia dulcis, more commonly known as Japanese Raisin, is a fruiting tree native throughout Asia that is sought...