Kristal Simmons 3/20/26 Kristal Simmons 3/20/26

Spring Equinox: Time to Plant Your Seeds

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Kristal Simmons 3/18/26 Kristal Simmons 3/18/26

New Moon Energy: A Time to Reset, Reflect and Plant New Intentions

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Shamika Miller 3/4/26 Shamika Miller 3/4/26

Awakening the Spirit of the Plant: A Journey into Spiritual Herbalism

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Shamika Miller 3/3/26 Shamika Miller 3/3/26

Listening to Your Body: Heart, Hormones, and Herbal Wisdom

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Shamika Miller 2/23/26 Shamika Miller 2/23/26

Feeling a little under the weather

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Shamika Miller 11/3/25 Shamika Miller 11/3/25

October Herb of the Month: Echinacea – Nature’s Shield for Seasonal Wellness

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Shamika Miller 10/31/25 Shamika Miller 10/31/25

Herbal Breast Health: Nurturing Your Body, Naturally

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Shamika Miller 10/17/25 Shamika Miller 10/17/25

Sip, Strengthen, and Slow Down: Herbal Support for the Cold Season

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Shamika Miller 10/3/25 Shamika Miller 10/3/25

Herb of the Month: Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

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Shamika Miller 9/24/25 Shamika Miller 9/24/25

Building Confidence as an Herbalist: Lessons from Trial and Error

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Shamika Miller 7/16/25 Shamika Miller 7/16/25

Essence studies local plant during a recent trip to Santorini, Greece connecting with the island’s rich herbal traditions.

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Shamika Miller 5/29/25 Shamika Miller 5/29/25

Meet Momma Lizzy

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Floyd Gragg

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Shamika Miller 5/28/25 Shamika Miller 5/28/25

Meet Momma Bertha

Bertha Gragg Rice

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Shamika Miller 5/27/25 Shamika Miller 5/27/25

Meet Granny Quin

Quindolyn Rice

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Shamika Miller 5/26/25 Shamika Miller 5/26/25

Welcome to What Grandma Said: Rooted Wisdom for Modern Herbalists

Our journey

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