HERBAL WISDOM

and notes from our friends in the field

Herbal wisdom doesn’t have to feel out of reach. Here, we dig into the roots of plant-based healing with modern insights, personal stories, and science-backed know-how. Whether you're just herb-curious or already steeped in tinctures, this is your place to learn, grow, and reconnect with what’s natural.

3 Ways Essential Oils Differ from Herbal Tinctures

3 Ways Essential Oils Differ from Herbal Tinctures

Essential oils and herbal tinctures are both popular — but do you understand the difference between essential oils and herbal liquid extractions, also known as tinctures?

3 Ways Essential Oils Differ from Herbal Tinctures

Essential oils and herbal tinctures are both popular — but do you understand the difference between essential oils and herbal liquid extractions, also known as tinctures?

Empowered Self-Care: Finding Support from the Plant Kingdom

Empowered Self-Care: Finding Support from the P...

Empowerment is built on the foundations of aspiration, tolerance, transparency, positive impact, and boundaries. It takes bravery to live in authenticity and self-love. But we don't have to walk the...

Empowered Self-Care: Finding Support from the P...

Empowerment is built on the foundations of aspiration, tolerance, transparency, positive impact, and boundaries. It takes bravery to live in authenticity and self-love. But we don't have to walk the...

Herbal Allies to Support an Active Lifestyle

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 ­— you are what you eat! Luckily,...

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 ­— you are what you eat! Luckily,...

Midsummer: Herbs of Summer Solstice

Midsummer: Herbs of Summer Solstice

Today marks the summer solstice, also known as Midsummer: the longest day of light before the gradual decline into darkness. Herbs have long been used as a representation of Midsummer,...

Midsummer: Herbs of Summer Solstice

Today marks the summer solstice, also known as Midsummer: the longest day of light before the gradual decline into darkness. Herbs have long been used as a representation of Midsummer,...

Why Herbalists Use Alcohol in Tinctures: Curiosities & Concerns Answered

Why Herbalists Use Alcohol in Tinctures: Curios...

Have you ever wondered why some herbal tinctures contain alcohol? Or why alcohol is called "Spirits"? What decisions did our ancestors make (that we continue to make today) that led...

Why Herbalists Use Alcohol in Tinctures: Curios...

Have you ever wondered why some herbal tinctures contain alcohol? Or why alcohol is called "Spirits"? What decisions did our ancestors make (that we continue to make today) that led...

5 Ways to Prioritize Mental Health

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 compassion and understanding.

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 compassion and understanding.

Midwifery Roots and Folk Herbalism

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 women during the entire nine months, assisting in...

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 women during the entire nine months, assisting in...

Sustaining Plants for a Sustainable Future

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 today's world. Sustainability is important to having healthy communities, natural resources,...

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 today's world. Sustainability is important to having healthy communities, natural resources,...

DIY Botanical Egg Dye

DIY Botanical Egg Dye

Are you feeling the excitement of this Seasonal change? Springtime brings us renewed energy and new projects to do! It's no coincidence that our most beloved spring project utilizes eggs...

DIY Botanical Egg Dye

Are you feeling the excitement of this Seasonal change? Springtime brings us renewed energy and new projects to do! It's no coincidence that our most beloved spring project utilizes eggs...

5 Herbs We Love for Springtime Growth

5 Herbs We Love for Springtime Growth

Spring has sprung! With the season comes the connotation of growth, rebirth, and rejuvenation. It offers the opportunity to blossom into our most complete and most healthy selves. So what...

5 Herbs We Love for Springtime Growth

Spring has sprung! With the season comes the connotation of growth, rebirth, and rejuvenation. It offers the opportunity to blossom into our most complete and most healthy selves. So what...

Herbalistas: Inspiring Female Herbalists

Herbalistas: Inspiring Female Herbalists

The month of March marks Women's History Month. There are so many wonderful and inspiring female herbalists, and so in honor of this beautiful month, we'd like to share just...

Herbalistas: Inspiring Female Herbalists

The month of March marks Women's History Month. There are so many wonderful and inspiring female herbalists, and so in honor of this beautiful month, we'd like to share just...

Interview with WishGarden owner Catherine Hunziker about Music and Herbalism

Interview with WishGarden owner Catherine Hunzi...

I came to music relatively late. My family were engineers and professionals. And there was this idea that there wasn't a creative bone in our family. But during the "back...

Interview with WishGarden owner Catherine Hunzi...

I came to music relatively late. My family were engineers and professionals. And there was this idea that there wasn't a creative bone in our family. But during the "back...

A Botanical Spring Equinox

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 special transition than in previous years. Over human history,...

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 special transition than in previous years. Over human history,...

A Deep Dive into the Need for Cellular Cleansing and Detoxification

A Deep Dive into the Need for Cellular Cleansin...

It's fair to say that at this point in time, we live in a fairly toxic world. Even prior to the Industrial Revolution there were toxins we were being exposed...

A Deep Dive into the Need for Cellular Cleansin...

It's fair to say that at this point in time, we live in a fairly toxic world. Even prior to the Industrial Revolution there were toxins we were being exposed...

Reproductive Transitions

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 awareness of the issues we are facing...

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 awareness of the issues we are facing...

3 Delicious Hawthorn Mocktail and Cocktail Recipes

3 Delicious Hawthorn Mocktail and Cocktail Recipes

We've already discussed the many health benefits of Hawthorn for the heart, for breathing, for blood circulation, and more. Many of WishGarden's remedies include Hawthorn and can be easily taken...

3 Delicious Hawthorn Mocktail and Cocktail Recipes

We've already discussed the many health benefits of Hawthorn for the heart, for breathing, for blood circulation, and more. Many of WishGarden's remedies include Hawthorn and can be easily taken...

Love and Connection: How to Support a Healthy Love Life with Herbs

Love and Connection: How to Support a Healthy L...

There are many things we can do to support a healthy balance of these hormones and neurotransmitters in our daily lives, allowing us to feel more connected to those around...

Love and Connection: How to Support a Healthy L...

There are many things we can do to support a healthy balance of these hormones and neurotransmitters in our daily lives, allowing us to feel more connected to those around...

Healthy & Edible Halloween Treats

Healthy & Edible Halloween Treats

Healthy and Halloween are two words you don't normally find together — until now. As a health-conscious person, you may be wondering how to mesh this fun fall holiday with...

Healthy & Edible Halloween Treats

Healthy and Halloween are two words you don't normally find together — until now. As a health-conscious person, you may be wondering how to mesh this fun fall holiday with...