April 22, 2026

Happy Earth Day!

I have an article for you all about Earth Day, and I'll put the link below for you.

Today, it's been put on my heart to talk about a problem I keep coming across, and it seems to be getting worse....

One of the most often asked questions I get is, "Why am I so tired all the time? And what can I do about it?"

Some people want to just turn to adaptogen herbs....

BUT...where do they REALLY fit in? If you or someone you love is experiencing constant fatigue and low energy, then this may help.....​

Adaptogen herbs are everywhere right now.

They’re in powders, capsules, teas, tinctures, coffee alternatives, energy blends, and “stress support” formulas. They're in sleep aids and smoothie blends and even in skincare. And depending on who’s talking, they’re either the answer to modern exhaustion or the best natural fix for burnout, brain fog, and low energy.

But here’s the truth: I believe that adaptogens are some of the most misunderstood herbs in the natural health world.

They can be wonderfully helpful when they’re used wisely. But they’re not a shortcut, and they're definitely not a substitute for sleep, nourishment, or common sense.

In truth, if they’re used incorrectly, adaptogens can actually make matters worse for a person’s body and mind. They can prop a person up when what they really need is deep rest, better food, a calmer nervous system, and a hard and honest look at what is draining them in the first place.

That’s the part people don’t always want to hear because so many of us want that “quick fix.” Adaptogens, although effective when used right, are far from a quick fix.

When someone is dragging through the day, relying on caffeine, snapping at everyone, struggling to think clearly, and waking up already tired no matter how long they were in bed, it's very tempting to look for the one herb that will “fix energy.” But low energy and fatigue isn’t that simple. Read more here.​

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The Green Living Homestead...Ways to Support the Environment While Saving Plenty of the Green Stuff

About eight years ago, I was writing more about our homestead adventures, then I kept hearing from readers that they really only were interested in learning herbalism from me.

I want to make people happy, so that's what I did, and eventually, I created an actual herbalism school, the School of Botanical Arts & Sciences. It's a great place for you to learn Christian family and community herbalism, aromatherapy, and join in the BEST herbalism community and fellowship available online.

So, today I'm sharing a throwback to when Healing Harvest Homestead began....on the homestead (which we still do all these homesteady things, by the way).

In honor of Earth Day:

​The Green Living Homestead​

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Spring Diffuser Blends for Your Home

It's been awhile since I shared a good diffuser blend with you, so here are a few for these lovely spring days! It's time to brighten up your home and refresh....these can help!

Citrus Herb Garden

3 drops lemon essential oil

2 drops rosemary essential oil

1 drop basil essential oil
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This is refreshing, bright, and supports the mind. It also helps with any leftover cooking smells.

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Fresh Air

3 drops grapefruit essential oil

2 drops lavender essential oil

1 drop frankincense essential oil

This blend will make your home feel like a spring breeze is gently moving through the house. It's uplifting while being grounding at the same time. Perfect!

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Spring Welcome

2 drops orange essential oil

2 drops rose geranium essential oil

1 drop ylang ylang essential oil

This blend has floral tones with just a touch of sweetness, and it gives a sense of "it smells great in here" without being too overpowering. I'm not usually a big floral fan, but this one is pretty.

Just drop the drops into your diffuser and follow manufacturer's instructions. If the scent is too light, you can add a bit more!

Enjoy!

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Can You Join Me on YouTube Today? It's Time for Ask the Herbal Answer Lady Q&A!

Can you believe it's already Wednesday again? I honestly can't. Last week I did the ATHAL chat on YouTube from my hotel room as I was traveling for a meeting that's supposed to help me run my business better. That was an interesting experience!

But tomorrow will be back here at home, and if it's not raining, I'm hoping to be outside!

​You can join me HERE, on YouTube (and please subscribe!) I'll be live at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time, which is 1:00 p.m. Eastern time.

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Botanical Skincare! Just a few more days.....

My popular little skincare course is perfect for spring. This is the time of year to refresh your skincare routine, and Botanical Skincare will help you do just that. Plus there are extra bonus lessons on dry brushing, acne, and more. Text and videos are included!

Save a huge $58 off the normally $77 price, at just $19 for just a few more days.

OR....You can enjoy it as a member of the Confident Herbalist Tribe. It's one of our specialty courses included inside!

Just use the coupon code: BEAUTY1 at checkout!

​Click here to get Botanical Skincare for a huge savings!​

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Encouragement and Inspiration

"It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark." ---Howard Ruff

I'm guilty of living in the moment, and I happen to be a bit impulsive with my ADHD mind. I make lists and try to plan....but honestly, what happens in reality is I tend to just go with the most important thing for that day, even if it's not on the list.

This has served me well, sometimes. But most of the time it derails me from getting things done that really do need to get done. I used to have more discipline, but ever since I retired from teaching, and my structured schedule went out the window, well, I've been a little adrift. I'm trying to fix that, though.

My planned live sessions in the Confident Herbalist Tribe help keep me on track because I must not only show up when I say, I also need to write and research the Special Sessions or become familiar with any text written by our freelance researchers, Amber or Lauren. The upcoming Special Sessions starting in May are going to be on all things Sleep! And May's herb of the month is on Linden. It's going to be a great time!

But I digress.....

Sometimes, God gives a command or a direction about something we should be doing to help us prepare for the future. It's wise to pay attention. I know that if I hear the same thing twice, well, then I'm being told.

Just think...

If Noah had ignored God's instruction to build the ark, he and his family would have surely drowned in the great flood. Mankind would have been wiped out!

When God puts something on your heart, pay attention, even if it doesn't make sense in the moment. We have no idea what He has planned for us!

"The plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all generations." Psalm 33:11

That's all for today, and I hope you can get outside into some flowers. I've been harvesting dandelion flowers daily the past couple days and will continue because it's time to make some more dandelion flower infused oil so I can make some of my amazing Skin Hydrating Dandelion Lotion. I can hardly wait!

Happy Earth Day, and please do something kind for yourself, like make up one of those diffuser blends!

Hugs, Health, and Herbs,

Heidi

P.S. Don't forget! The Botanical Skincare course is on a very nice sale (Normally $77, today only $19) for just a few more days. Coupon is already applied in that link, too.

Please forward this note to a friend who might enjoy learning about adaptogen herbs and fatigue or the diffuser blends, or who may like the link for our Q&A on YouTube!