The Essential Herbalist
My passion is to empower and educate people in their pursuit of self-reliance in health and life using natural wellness solutions and heritage skills. Start with Essential OilsEssential Oils
Hi y’all! I’m Cheri! The Essential Herbalist!
I’m a wife, mama of 4 sons, and Mimi to 8 wonderful grand-children! I’m a follower of the Father, farm lover, cast iron and mason jar collector, Master Gardener, entrepreneur, soap maker, organic farmer, second generation herbalist, essential oil fanatic and a lover of country life!
I believe in honesty, integrity, personal responsibility, hard work, generosity, thinking outside the box and compassion and care for others.
From the Blog!
My Greenhouse! Full of Hope & Magic!
Greenhouses are places filled with hope and touched with magic. On a cold, snowy February day, walking into my greenhouse is like waking into spring. Filling flats with my own potting soil, placing seeds into that lovely soil, adding a label, and watering everything...
Strawberry Vinegar – Don’t Throw Away Your Strawberry Tops!
It's strawberry season in Florida so right now my grocery store is full of organic strawberries! My strawberry beds haven't even bloomed yet! In fact, after our few days in January of sub-zero weather, many of my plants did not survive. Next time you buy some organic...
Working Up Fire Cider!
Remember this post? https://theessentialherbalist.com/2023/01/fire-cider-for-immune-support/ on how to make Fire Cider? It's time to strain it and bottle it! You'll need a cotton cloth, a bowl (make sure it is big enough to hold 2 quarts of liquid) and fine mesh...