A few weeks ago, I got a speeding ticket. I was on my way into town, already on a tight timeline for an appointment, thinking about work and everything else I needed to accomplish that day. The road was straight, open, and empty. I was caught up in the to-do list in my head, mapping out the rest of the day, and simply stopped paying attention to driving and kept pressing on the gas. When I finally came back from planning my day, I looked in the rearview mirror and saw the dr

Artichoke in bloom Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is hard to miss. With its huge, prehistoric-looking leaves and bloom that's part thistle and part troll doll, it's one of the most striking plants in my garden. While we usually think of artichoke as a vegetable served alongside a meal, it's really a flower bud that we're eating! Rich in fiber (including prebiotic inulin), it helps feed a healthy gut microbiome and support regular digestion. Not everyone realizes that the leaves

It’s the start of a new year, which means resolutions are everywhere. Eat better... move more... fix your health. While most of those goals are great, they very often fall by the wayside before January is even over. If improving your health is on your list for 2026, here’s a very simple place to start: pay attention to your poop! It might not be as glamorous as a new workout routine, but your bowel movements offer some of the clearest, most immediate feedback about how your b

The first cool mornings of fall always catch me by surprise. I step outside, feel the chill, and I can smell the dampness. The garden...

As a clinical herbalist, I'm trained to look for patterns during consultations. That means, how someone eats, digests, sleeps, moves, and shows up in the world. One place people often get confused is when those patterns point toward a nutrient deficiency, but recent lab work still says everything’s "within range." Here’s the thing. Just because your labs look fine doesn’t mean your body isn’t scraping the bottom of the barrel. Our bodies are designed to keep us alive, but not

If you've ever wandered into an herb shop or stood in front of a supplement aisle feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. The world of...

Let’s talk about something most of us love to hate: fatigue. That dragging, foggy, coffee-chugging kind of tired that makes even your...

In early 2024, and I was already in the planning stage for the 2025 growing year. Growing veggie starts had been fulfilling in its own way, but...

Getting to know Purple Dead Nettle Dead Nettle in my yard Today was one of those beautiful spring days when the sun finally came out...

Hello everyone!! I'm thrilled to announce that I've officially graduated from my clinical herbal program at ACORN School of Herbal...

We all know a soothing cup of tea can be a comforting part of a healthy routine. But did you know that when it comes to brewing tea for...

I cannot believe I have been away from posting new stories the WHOLE SUMMER! But alas, I'm back, and at such a wonderful time of year....

It’s coming up on a year since my mother passed away unexpectedly. My dad passed away in 2017 and now my mom is gone, too. I know that...

Welcome, my herb-inspired friends! I am happy to announce two new products available this month. Before I get into unveiling the...

I've come to realize that 2022 has been the year of Ashwagandha for me. And I know I'm not alone. This plant has always been in my top 10...

I love growing Calendula (Calendula officinalis). Put it in the ground, give it some water love, then in couple months, pop those flower...

For all the household and gardening projects we have going on, it's really beneficial to have a way to put up a work bench quickly when...

I’m so excited to learn about worm composting (aka vermicomposting). We picked up a pound of worms from a fellow gardener last week and...

Welcome to Bradbury Botanicals! Whether or not you know it, you are a gardener. All it takes is a little time, sunlight, and water. You...