Back-To-School Essentials


Heading back into the school season means that we are entering into a new season of needs. Even those of us without children at home feel the subtle shift—altered traffic patterns, busier schedules, and the ripple of energy that comes as our communities gather again for learning. This transition also brings considerations for personal well-being, particularly with the heightened exposure to group settings where our bodies may encounter new stressors (and maybe even some cooties). 

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Herbal Pantry Reset for Fall and Winter Wellness

 

By the time September rolls around, the summer garden and markets have mostly had their say. The jars of dried herbs are stacking up, the freezer is filling up, and my family is back to wearing sweaters in the morning. This is when I start thinking about my herbal pantry and what needs restocking and what can go.  


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Posted by Kami- Guest Writer

Homemade Mosquito Repellent

My family always has grand goals of getting out to the mountains once a month for a couple nights of tent camping from May through October. Camping in the shoulder months often means chilly temperatures and rain, which we’ve gotten good at dealing with. Mosquito season, however, can be a little more daunting. A few summers ago, we were camping at a Southern Oregon lake with friends who had school-age children. The mosquitos were SO vicious, particularly for the kiddos, and I spent the whole time kicking myself for not having made a batch of herbal mosquito repellent beforehand. Our friends had some over-the-counter natural spray, but it was passing-useless and none of us wanted to douse the children in a toxic DEET-based repellent. I vowed never to be caught by surprise again. Now this natural spray is a must-have for camping and any other activity that puts us close to water and mosquitos.

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Posted by Heidi

Meet Our Jojoba Farmers in Arizona's Sonoran Desert

Meet the family whose commitment to crafting the finest organic jojoba oil in the world transcends trends and spans generations.

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Tips for Wild Harvesting and Plant Identification

With any herbal practice, conservation and protection should be the first part of the conversation. Safety and sustainability are vital when foraging. In today's world, countless individuals share images of plants they've harvested, often asking, "What is this, and what can I use it for?" This highlights the importance of education. Understanding herbs involves responsible usage, not just identification. Prioritizing education promotes wildcrafting practices that respect nature while ensuring safety and realizing the benefits of herbs.

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How to Oil Pull for Oral Health + 2 Recipes

If you’ve ever swished coconut or sesame oil around in your mouth first thing in the morning, you’ve already dipped your toes into the Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling. I’ve been using this technique for years, and it’s one of those daily rituals I keep coming back to—for fresh breath, healthy gums, lymph drainage, and that clean-mouth feeling that just feels good!

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Posted by Kami- Guest Writer

4 Custom-Scented Green Cleaning Recipes


Spring cleaning provides the perfect moment to refresh your home and embrace the new season's charm. This year, consider enhancing your routine with natural cleaning methods that are not only environmentally friendly but also gentler on your health, especially if you deal with sensitivities. 

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Spring Herbs to Grow for Wellness and Joy + Garden Tips


As an herbalist I’ve learned to lean into the changing seasons, embracing the ebb and flow of life, death, and rebirth that happens in the natural world all around us. Observing and celebrating these cycles has helped me to become a better medicine maker, knowing that as the plants around me change, I change as well. My body moves through these same seasonal cycles, from youthful exuberance, through powerful strength and eventually waning into my season of slumber. This is an accurate observance whether I consider this seasonal cycle as a daily occurrence, and annual one, or the changes I experience as I move through my lifetime. The seasons are all around us and the only constant is change.

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How to Make Foaming Hand Soap: Spring Sunshine Scent




I don’t know about you, but I am ready for all things spring!  Here in Oregon, we are just coming out of several months of rain and overcast skies, and as the spring buds and blooms begin to emerge, I dive headfirst into the season. (Even though many of us Oregonians know this as “False Spring” because we get a few wintery surprises before real spring arrives.)  Yet, I still move forward with my spring cleaning and crafting season

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Posted by Jessicka

Winter Spice Dish Soap Bar Recipe


I’ve always been curious about dish soap bars. As a person who tries to reduce single-use plastics in my home, dish soap was one of the areas that needed some work. In full transparency, I had the same doubts I had when I made my homemade liquid laundry soap with soap nuts. Luckily in both cases, I was wrong and can once and for all ditch another source of plastic in my home!

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Posted by Jessicka

Acorn Spice Beeswax Candles

As fallen leaves speckle the ground and the air turns crisper by the day, many of us are reaching for our fuzziest pair of socks, steaming hot beverages, and lighting our favorite candles to savor the essence of the cozy fall season. During this chilly time of year when most of my time is spent indoors, I often wish I could be enveloped by the scent of a misty morning walk through the forest; without needing to bundle up in ten separate layers to stay warm. Luckily, one of my favorite pastimes during the holiday season is making DIY crafts for my loved ones, so capturing the inviting aroma of the forest by dusting off my candle-making supplies was a no-brainer. Introducing—acorn spice candles!

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Posted by Hailey

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Back-To-School Essentials

For many of us, back-to-school season means a greater need for our herbal allies. From stress and immune support to help with clear, sustained focus, botanicals can play an important role during this seasonal and lifestyle shift.
WRITTEN BY The Mountain Rose Herbs Team

September 5, 2025

Herbal Pantry Reset for Fall and Winter Wellness

Your pantry is more than just a storage space. It is the living, breathing hearth that reflects the center of wellness in your home. Learn how a September Pantry Reset can help ensure you have what you need for the fall and winter months.
WRITTEN BY Kami- Guest Writer

September 4, 2025

Homemade Mosquito Repellent

DIY mosquito repellent is easy to make ahead and store in the refrigerator. Keep it on hand this summer for camping, hiking, and lazy days at the river.
WRITTEN BY Heidi

June 20, 2025

Meet Our Jojoba Farmers in Arizona's Sonoran Desert

Meet the family whose commitment to crafting the finest organic jojoba oil in the world transcends trends and spans generations.
WRITTEN BY The Mountain Rose Herbs Team

May 31, 2025

Tips for Wild Harvesting and Plant Identification

Learn how you can be a nature steward while foraging and find 10 tips for plant identification and sustainable harvesting!
WRITTEN BY Demetria Clark- Guest Writer

May 13, 2025

How to Oil Pull for Oral Health + 2 Recipes

The Ayurvedic art of oil pulling is making a comeback, and it's no wonder why. Swishing oils in the mouth has been known to support oral health, and when you include the power of herbs in this practice, you can really take it to the next level.
WRITTEN BY Kami- Guest Writer

May 7, 2025

4 Custom-Scented Green Cleaning Recipes

Refresh your home and embrace the new season's charm with homemade green cleaning products! Learn how you can glow up your cleaning routine with natural methods that are gentler on your health and the health of the environment.
WRITTEN BY Amanda Furbee- Guest Writer

April 18, 2025

Spring Herbs to Grow for Wellness and Joy + Garden Tips

Explore these classic herbs to grow in spring, and find gardening and harvesting advice from author and herbalist, Bevin Cohen.
WRITTEN BY Bevin Cohen - Guest Writer

April 16, 2025

How to Make Foaming Hand Soap: Spring Sunshine Scent

Celebrate the buds and blooms of the season with this DIY foaming hand soap recipe.
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

April 7, 2025

Winter Spice Dish Soap Bar Recipe

Ditch the plastic with DIY dish soap bars! This recipe is crafted with nutmeg, ginger, lemon, and cinnamon to bring mood support to dreary winter days and tedious dishwashing.
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

January 3, 2025

Acorn Spice Beeswax Candles

Embrace the cozy essence of fall with these warming acorn spice candles. The earthy and nutty aroma brings the essence of an autumn walk in the forest to your home.
WRITTEN BY Hailey

December 12, 2024