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Hey folks! Dr. Patrick Jones here from the Homegrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine, and today, we’re going to dive into the fascinating world of herbal research! My path towards becoming an herbalist is far from conventional. Originally, I had planned to pursue a PhD and a career in research. All through college and during […]

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Whether you’re a dedicated prepper, an avid hunter, or a parent trying to keep your kids safe, it’s important to have a first aid kit that allows you to respond quickly and with confidence. I’ve spent a lot of my life elbow deep in high intensity medical emergencies. I’m here to tell you that if […]

Walking In A Winter Wonderland…The 2022 Version ♪♪ Sneezes ring. Are ya listenin’? ♪♪♪ On our sleeves, goobers glistenin’! ♪♪♪ It’s cold in the yard… ♪♪♪ We’re sneezin’ real hard ♪♪♪ And Coughin’ in a winter wonderland. ♪♪♪♪ Gone away is the summer. ♪♪♪ Now we’re sick. It’s a bummer. ♪♪♪ But hey, don’t dismay […]

If I could only have three herbs in my life, comfrey would be on that list. I’ve used it constantly for many years in my veterinary and naturopathy practices. Its name comes from the Old Anglo-French word cumfirie To Heal. And what a healer it is! Over the years as a veterinarian and naturopath, I’ve […]

Glorious, beautiful spontaneity cared for and guided by loving hands, healing intent and reverent awe; that’s how I would describe the medicinal cottage herb garden of Carolyn & Josh, The Homesteading Family. I recently paid a visit to these good folks up in Northern Idaho. It was a twelve-hour drive and I’d do it again […]

One of the unique things about my herbal practice over the years has been that lots of my patients are pretty dumb. Seriously, you wouldn’t believe some of the dumb things they do! They cross the street without looking both ways, chew through electrical cords, and get bitten by cats, chase cows and get shot. […]