Resources
Welcome to our growing library of short lessons and resources.
Free Herbal Guide
How to Start Using Medicinal Herbs
This guide is meant to give you a jumpstart as you delve deeper into the world of herbalism and it includes:
What is herbalism
A thorough list of medicinal herbs divided by condition
How to source plants responsibly
How to start your own medicinal garden
How to make herbal medicine
Herbal infusions as a daily ritual
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Starting a Garden
BLOG SERIES
Read along to start your gardening journey with helpful practical information. At the end of the day, you will do gardening your way, but knowing some basics will set you up for success.
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Herbal Infusions
DAILY RITUAL
Herbal infusions are a time-honored tradition in many cultures. By replacing your daily intake of water with herbal infusions, you will not only feel hydrated, but also nourished and grounded.
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Wrightwood Nature School
IN PERSON CLASSES
Nature School is open twice a year during the spring and fall for 8 weeks. During this time, students experience the transition from winter to spring and summer to fall as the garden moves through a cycle of birth, growth and inevitable death. Students spend time in community playing and learning about the ecosystem, regenerative gardening, herbalism and the food cycle from soil to plate to compost.
Blog
Herbal Support for Winter
Loving winter doesn’t come naturally to me. Yes, the beginning is fun with fall leaves and holiday festivities. But once January hits, it’s cold and dark, and I have to pay special attention to how I’m supporting my body and nervous system so as not to fall prey to the winter blues.
Fall Garden Chores
I’ve been neglecting the garden the last couple of weeks after nature school ended. I needed some rest and the warmth of my house as we transition into colder months. But the garden is calling me and there are a few things I need to do to help prepare it as it falls asleep. Here’s what I’m doing now and what I will do later in the winter.
Herbal Support for Fall
Fall is a time when nature herself surrenders to the inevitability of transformation, shedding the old to make way for the new. As the days grow shorter and the weather cooler, we are called to take stock of our actions, reflect on our journey, and find beauty in impermanence.
A Blend of Herbs for Summer
As summer rolls around, I look for refreshing, cooling and relaxing herbs that support me in slowing down enough to really enjoy these days. I’m so excited to introducing Summer Blend, a harmonious fusion of refreshing herbs and fragrant flowers, meticulously curated to capture the essence of this vibrant season.
Medicinal Herbs for Spring
What do you think about when you think of spring? I think of renewal and growth. More space to move now that it’s warm enough to go outside. A new chance to grow a garden. Friends over for drinks and dinner. A new season of Nature School. New beginnings.
How to reconnect with nature
Re-membering. Living in connection with nature like we used to. Like we’re meant to. Finding our true place in the world, and coming back to our most authentic self.
What are cover crops and why you need them
Part 5 of the Starting a Garden Series
Cover crops, also known as green manures, are plants grown for the purpose of improving soil health and fertility. They are an essential component of sustainable agriculture and gardening and offer numerous benefits to the environment and crops.
In this article, we will discuss the use of cover crops in the garden and how they can improve soil health and productivity.
How to start composting at home
Part 4 of the Starting a Garden Series
Today we take a deep dive into making your own compost at home. Whether you have a small patio or a large backyard, composting at home can reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and improve the health of your soil. Here is a guide on how to start composting at home.
How to start seeds indoors for your garden
Part 3 of the Starting a Garden Series
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to get a jump start on your gardening season and have healthy, strong plants ready for transplanting into your outdoor garden.
Soil health and why your plants aren’t growing
Part 2 of the Starting a Garden Series
Why are my plants not growing? I hear this question a lot. And assuming your plants are getting enough water and sunlight, chances are good the answer to your questions is in the quality of your soil.
Want to start gardening? Here’s how.
Part 1 of the Starting a Garden Series
Gardening is a wonderful hobby that can bring joy, beauty, and fresh produce to your life. It's a way to connect with nature and bring life to the outdoor areas of your home. But perhaps the most important reason why I love gardening is because of it’s ability to down regulate my nervous system. It doesn’t matter how I feel, how heavy or sad or tired –– a few hours in the garden are deeply revitalizing, calming, and soothing to my soul.
Favorite medicinal herbs for cold season
Read along to learn about using plant medicine to prevent getting sick, my herbal protocol to prevent and heal from colds, and a list of my favorite herbs with antimicrobial properties.
How to take good product photos at home
Whether you're a small business owner, Etsy seller, or an artist wanting to showcase your creations. Here are some tips to help you take professional-looking product photos right from your own home.
10 Minute Guided Herbal Meditation
Here’s a gift for you. A short 10-minute guided meditation that you can do with a cup of herbal infusion. Practice anytime you need to find some calm in your life. You are worth 10 minutes of self love and connection with nature, my friend.
How we started a Nature School in our garden
Nature School was the first project of what later became Growing Up Rooted. Now we are also an apothecary and community space, but above all our goal is to raise the next generation of people forever Rooted in Nature. This is how we started.
Beyond making tea.
There are many ways you can use herbal blends aside from making tea. Read along for some ideas.
Herbal Allies – Oatstraw
Oatstraw is an herb that is often overlooked, but it has a wealth of benefits and healing properties.
An herbal blend for Winter
Winter is the time when our bodies need extra support to stay healthy and strong. With the colder temperatures and shorter days, we may notice our energy levels decreasing and as our body struggles to adjust to the change, often anxiety and depression are triggered. You know that sluggish feeling we get as the days grow shorter? It’s the same feeling nature get as it prepares to hibernate. A call to move slower, to do less and spend more time in introspection.
An herbal blend for Fall
Fall is a time of transition. Just as Spring slowly brought warmer days and green sprouts, Fall brings back the cold and shorter days in preparation for Winter. When we think of fall what comes to mind? Colorful leaves turning brown and falling on the ground, leaving trees bare. Dry flowers turning into seed pods that fly through the air, spreading everywhere they can.