Herbalism - Back to Basics 

Back in the 60's my aunt was in a serious car wreck, from which she was not expected to live. Traditional medicine seemed to be making things worse for her, so she started researching natural foods and healing. Today she is in her mid-80's, independent, and has taught us all the value of listening to our bodies, doing our own research, and helping our bodies to heal themselves. I've been eating whole, orgainc foods and using herbal remedies (although thankfully my health is good enough that I've not needed much by way of herbs) since I've been an independent adult. I'll be 70 myself next year and feel like I'm in my 40's. People never take me for a 70 year old. If we take good care of our bodies they will reward us in so many wonderful ways.

My son is 19 now, whenever he gets the sniffles, he still asks for the lemon, ginger, and honey tea I made for him when he was a child. Best regards from Trøndelag County in Norway.

I cured cancer in 2014 with chaga and since then, I been looking in other things. Now I have dandelion roots and flowers that I drink every day, I also pick raspberry leaves for teas. I am looking for new things to cure myself of all kinds of things but also to be healthier. I know God put everything we need out in nature and we don't need the fake pharmacie's so called remedies that only makes us sick. Looking forward to watching all your videos.

I'm sitting here, watching and listening, nodding my head 'yes' the whole way through. I do agree with your philosophy and outlook on herbal medicine, etc. Thanks for your channel! I'm sure people that watch your videos do feel empowered from what you teach us. Watching this video, seeing how your garden is growing already, gives me hope as to what I know will come to be here in a few weeks. What a lovely time of year, springtime, out in the garden listening to the birds, watching things turn green. Have a magnificent spring!

"There's no reason why we shouldn't all be doing it". YES Terri! 💕🌻🌞We need to take back responsibility for our own health.🥳

Words well spoken. Seems like the world is over medicating our children. I've been teaching my grandchildren salve making and wildcrafting.

When I was a child there was a blizzard! My mom had to stay in town with a friend. I got sick! My fever was over 104 F.. There was no way to get me to a hospital! My father put me in cool bath. Got me in a nightgown,and made a hot toddy! Local honey, tea, lemon, and a shot of whiskey! He broke my fever! To this day people tell me he shouldn't have ever given me whiskey! He saved my life! It was the blizzard of 1978 in the USA.

I’m a strong believer in the power of herbs. I raised my children using herbs and no doctors and they are still healthy to this day. They are in their mid to upper 30s.

So true! It's a shame we humans seem to have lost so much knowledge about herbal medicine. I have always (and still do) chopped up an onion and placed it next to my kids beds when they had a cold to open up the airways. Works brilliantly!

Thanks for your positive message 🎉 I totally agree. I just found your channel a month ago and have already made our own shampoo, hair rinse, toothpaste and have the dandelion tincture and salve bubbling along! We live in a city but I have managed to find fresh herbs and flowers all around me - sometimes we forget to look and see the treasures around us. Thanks to your husband's music and filming and of course those sweet dogs ❤

You’ve inspired me so much over the past few months that I’ve now started working at a nursery and I work in nature every day and I’m so much happier for it. Learning about plants every day!

Thanks for the advice. I’m in the usa(Ohio). I watched your dandelion video for tincture. Anyways I made a dandelion tincture this week from the simple advice u gave. In 6 weeks it will be ready! Thank u

I've spent the last several days planting out my garden. I'll be growing lots of herbs and mints, as well as veggies. Mint teas are so refreshing after a day's work and food tastes better with herbs added. It's felt so good to be outside in the sunshine 'playing' in the dirt. There are two hummingbirds frequenting my feeders now and several bees checking out their new 'grocery store' in my yard. Hopefully I'll have lots of flowers blooming soon to keep them all happy. Thank you for another wonderful and informative video.

Key word: empowerment!! I was in tears - happy tears - watching your video because this is exactly what I endeavour to achieve. My turning point: the death of my husband, and I becoming a single mom to three young children, a pandemic, interrupted food chains, and a shortage of basic pharmaceutical medicines for children. I’m a Registered Nurse….but I’m looking more or more to my garden and Mother Nature for my medicinal needs, basic food supply, and the ability to care and nurture my health and body and that of my childrens without worry of added chemicals or carcinogens, without the worry of shortages, etc. My garden is in its infancy - with an orchard, many different variety of berry bushes, herbs, forsythia, lilacs, perennial veggies, etc - as is my knowledge of gardening. But this year, after watching many of your videos (and videos from other sources) on various subjects, i feel much more empowered to try and learn new things including raising chickens, making tinctures, and perhaps my own skin products. This empowerment will also be coupled with slowly empowering my own children with the knowledge and experience of how to use what we grow and what Mother Nature provides to benefit our own health, body, and soul. Thank you again for all that you do!! Respectfully, Rena South Shore of Nova Scotia Canada ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

Your vedios calm me down and has inspired the long lost love for crafting herbal medicine. I am from India and grew up with Ayurveda, after arriving in EU, I lost touch to Ayurveda. Your vedio reactivated herbal basics in me.

Good morning Terri, what lovely weather your having, in between showers, your common sense videos are always full of information, put across in easy practical ways to follow . Always a pleasure to listen to a knowledgeable practitioner. Thank you . Hugs and Blessings 💚🌹

If it wasn't for what I have learned from you and been inspired to reconnect to nature, I would be in serious health decline if even here. I have been able to reverse everything so far except Hashimoto's and I am studying to do that and not just treat the symptoms of hypothyroid. You have given me hope and so much more.

I have been having great fun preparing my herbs and weeds. I have 2 different tinctures brewing away in the cat food cupboard (so I remember to shake them), 2 different oils on my sunniest windowledge, 2 jars infusing in apple cider vinegar in the bathroom cupboard and a box of supplies to make my salves, face cream, washing liquid and soap. I haven't been this excited in years! Thanks, Terri, for your inspiration and infectious enthusiasm x

I rarely take a aspirin or anything else that I don't need unless I have to. I agree with you. As they say a stitch in time saves nine.

I always feel it's scary to go see a Dr, all they want is to prescribe chemical drugs from a laboratory! Not once do they advise a change of diet or lifestyle, never mind that they know nothing of herbs. Honestly, they frighten me. And often look sick themselves!

💙 Thank you Terry, for being here for us. 😁 Yes, the basics ARE needed. People seem to be wary of new things. Fear of mistake? However, going slow, & early trials, is good. 😁 💙

Beautiful video, Terri. I hope it inspires your viewers the way I was inspired when I first started following you. Herbs and your teachings, esp the Hawthorne Academy of Herbalism course have really empowered me, supported me and my family and changed my life in such a positive way. My pups and I look forward to quiet time together over tea watching your videos every morning. Thank you for the time and thought you put into your videos every week.

It was never done for the man, when he was a child. He has no idea where to go for help; but, he is trying. I love your beautiful, dark gray, knit jacket. Did you knit it yourself? Your garden is beautiful.

Thank you Terri...lovely to see you, blue skies, and your beautiful garden!

Today I spotted 3 ladybugs on my mint plant, I whas so happy with that. (I can be so happy for these little things :o)) I love herbs alot and this year I would like to plant chamomille, oregano, basil, lavender, thyme, sage and rosemary. I drink herbal teas everyday, all day long.

🥰Some people think medications heal us, but the body heals itself. Some help from the lovely plants around us can be supportive, but regardless, it is the body itself that heals itself. Thank you for your videos 😊

Thank you Terri! I discovered red clover and yarrow while walking my dogs. I was SO surprised to later learn how Indigenous peoples used these two - and raspberry leaf! So wonderful as a tea for little humans with stuffed up 1noses. With honey of course! Simple often overlooked plants but wonderful!

Thanks for the wonderful advice and inspiring us to be self empowered. Blessings xx

dear Terri......thank you for beeing there.....................thanks for the video,you are so right................a tea is better than any medicine................Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘

Teaching my grandaughter to be proactive with her health naturally☘🌱💛

I'm part of the crowd that has subscribed to your channel in the last few months and I'm very much inspired. I live in Vancouver BC Canada and am trying to grow my knowledge of new herbs "weeds" to me. I just recently foraged a bunch of horsetail and now drying them. Thankyou for all of your wonderful video's.

Thank you, Terri. Especially your mention about being in situations where foraging is not a simple go outside and do it...The longing and sense of loss around this itself is a medicinal/healing message for us. And even when we cannot "eat" our local weeds, we can be near them, appreciate them, etc.

I've just recently found your channel. As someone who loves nature and plants. Who has become interested in Herbal medicine. You're inspiring and very educational. I appreciate all you do. I also love your philosphy.

I have been collecting herbs for 3 or 4 years. In the beginning I could hardly remember the herb's names but now whenever I am out in the nature, I can identify so many plants and I feel joy and love for the gifts of mother earth. I like to experiment and this is something which I never get bored of. Ifound your channel a few days ago and from my perspective I can tell you that you encourage me to stay on the track. Thank you so much.

Like has been said, "Power tu the People." Right on Terri !

I found you a week ago. Love your videos!

Have just recently discovered your channel and I thank the Universe for it! Love listening to you, love your topics, love the music, love your animals - they look so happy! Every viewing is a breath of fresh air and a peaceful moment spent with you! I had to thank you Terri for all this!

Wonderful to see you. The spring time brings us such joy and healing.. Thank u for all you do. 😇🥰

I have to say that I've discovered Danu and her gifts, she also sounds like Gaia and well as other in the Celtic mythology. I went 🤯😱 and I decided that a couple aren't as dark as certain people have led to believe.

I can tell you enjoy this way of life very much, you talk zo enthusiastically, it makes me joyfull as well💜

I am ALWAYS inspired by your videos! Not only are they artistic with the photography and original music, but they are always so helpful, uplifting, and motivating! There are so many gems every week, diamonds in the earth for everyone to discover and enjoy!

Thank you for another really inspiring video Terri. Sending love and blessings.

Thank you so much for sharing so much of yourself so beautifully. It has simplified what has felt so overwhelming to me, but have had such a deep desire to pursue and connect with the plants and the healing path. I love your channel and your approach and outlook ❤️

I admire you Terri. Your videos are very informative and you speak well and don't ramble, it's very enjoyable. I love the scenery where you live. I'll see you next week. thank you.

Thank you again Terri. I look forward to getting up Sunday mornings to watch your videos. Thank you to your husband for the background music and video footage.

Best thing I ever did was go natural. I'm off 20+ years of pharmaceuticals. Now I'm still repairing after 2 years, but I'm certainly not getting worse. I see so many sick people. In fact, I so many things I didn't see before. My mind is so clear now.

Love your videos ❤ thank you so much for sharing because I am 34 and all I have ever wanted is for humanity to become in love with nature's medicines.. you truly are beautiful in and out! You are so inspirational ❤️

Fabulous video Terri I watched this when I got back from my allotment…… I felt a bit tired but it was a healthy tiredness and I also felt that whilst working my plot I was working with nature. I am a naturopathic nutritionist so what I eat is important to me and helps keep me healthy but I’m now wanting to learn more about herbalism so will be looking at the courses you offer. Thank you for your weekly reminders❤😊

It was such a beautiful sunny day yesterday here in Plymouth my two dogs and cats were sun worshipping

Thank you so much, Terri. Your information, wisdom, and teaching are always accompanied with good sense and logic. I've learned so much over the past few years by following you.

Beautiful video Terry. I love the colours of late Spring in the country. Your dress gorgeous. The filming and music is very Irish. I found two new edible weeds last week, red nettle and Jack by the hedge (garlic mustard) love them. I found a huge batch of comfrey also and have taken a few roots to grow myself. I made a salve and am using it on my stiff toe.Take care and watch out for the Big Boys

Herbalism is my passion living as close to nature as possible. Thank you for sharing love you deal friend Namaste.

Excellent and inspiring , herbs: the people's medicine

Bravo Terri! So inspiring on this beautiful spring day ! 💚🌻🌿 I cannot recommend Terri’s herbal courses enough ! They are wonderful!

Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge! Enjoyed seeing your beautiful 💐 🌹 🌸 flowers

The garden is looking splendid. Thank you for the back to basics reminder and to think of self empowerment.

Watching you is healing.

Syncronycity... This empowering video came in a proper moment for me, it seems made for my problem, for my fears and lack of self confidence, not only in what concerns my self healing capacities, but even in my naturopathic knowledges... So THANK YOU, Terry, for all your videos! I am a new follower of your channel, I appreciate very muck your videos - I've subscribed - I wish you the best positive energies! I great hug from Italy, Verona!

Yes!! I’ve said Back to Basics even pre-Covid. Perhaps because I grew up outside & by my grandparents. 💖💗💓

How I wish I was there among the green and flowers. So grey cold and no green here at the moment in Alberta Canada. Your self your gardens and your dogs bring me joy. 🤗

Absolutely agree the more we are outside the more we are drawn to our plant ally's. Thank you for your wonderful videos. Your dog is the best 💖

Lovely video with a heartwarming message behind it thank you 😍. For an upcoming cold and cough My friends Mum taught me to chop an onion up and sprinkle some sugar over it, leave it ideally overnight and drink the liquid this creates in the morning. Symptoms gone😊 brilliant. Haven't tried the natural remedy that came from her Grandma for diarrhea......eat a cotton wool ball ha ha. Have a lovely weekend 💝

Yes💯🙌🏻💗Thank you!

Another great video Terri, and congrats on your ever-growing subscriber numbers - so well deserved.

I am inspired by your channel and I have planted some seeds snd am trying to grow flowers and herbs 🤞

I recently found your channel and have watched so many of your videos. I just love what you do and who you are. Blessed be

Thank you ❤☘️🧚

The thing I find interesting is to see how one type of plant is found all over the world. Like self-heal/allheal

This is a wonderful video! Thank you. I stumbled upon your channel and subscribed immediately. I live in the Carolina's (US) and was planting new blueberry bushes and I immediately inspected my yard of dandelions. I sectioned them off so that my husband would not mow them over. I am making my own tincture, and hope I do this right. 😊 thank you again, your knowledge of these herbs and their medicinal values, as well as their environmental sustainability is so inspiring and helpful. I am now learning, while reaching outside of my boundaries. 💚

Amen ❤️ Beautiful ❤️ Thank you Terri ❤️ Many blessings to you for a lovely week ❤️❤️❤️

Great philosophy, nature will always heal us. Thank you Terri🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Dear Madam, You remind me of an old friend whom I have not seen in Forty years. We used to do the similar things together what I have seen you do in these videos of yours. I am delighted.

Do I hear a Rooster crowing,it sounds lovely.😂

Thank you for sharing your way of life, your knowledge, and your ideas, particularly your wish to empower others.

Wonderful, common sense & valuable information that you share so well! Thanks! Blessings to all 🤗💜🇨🇦

Thank you. I love your honest advice, and enjoy listening to your calming voice and the passion that radiates from you. I've made my own shampoo and herbal teas. More please 😊.

Beautiful video Terri. Thank you.

Wholeheartedly agree! Thank you. And one person with a particular pathology can't necessarily be treated the same as others with the same. I've just learned about energetics of plants and foods (+ the seasons and ourselves, incl our life stages) which is an additional angle to health. Blimmin fascinating! Lemon honey ginger are perfectly balanced, energetically, thus LGH tea for colds :). X

You are totally achieving your goal with your channel, thank you so much 😊❤

Thank you Terri! Reminding us about simple herbal remedies have a great week 😀 👍

Thanks Terri another great video. I love your cardigan by the way enjoy the week ahead Love to you xxx

Thank you

Hello terri ,its so uplifting to see al the greenery and new greenery sprouting out,your garden s.they look so beautiful and comforting, goodmorning to mr cockeral I here too..and hello to t h e girls. Spring time flowers everything on its way again just as should be,😊thankyou. Bye for now. Xxxx

Unfortunately sharing basic knowledge and remedies have largely been lost due to fragmented families . At least that chap had enough about him to go to a pharmacy some would have gone to an A and E department !! Thank goodness for people like you for sharing a lost art xx

I’m so excited! Our weather has finally broken & my dandelions are popping up all over! 😊 off to making some oil for salve! It’ll be like an Easter Egg hunt! Lol …Have a great week Terri!

You certainly must not apologize because you are not able to personally answer each one of us. This is great news! It means that all of your wonderful knowledge is reaching more eager ears and minds! While it is very, very special to receive a reply from you, it is more important that you continue to create content for us. We have been with you from the very beginning, and we love you! On the aside, I am an artist of sorts, and I would like to send you a small token of our gratitude and appreciation for everything you do for us, and for our Mother Earth. Is this possible? It is something small and light that would fit in an envelope similar to what you sent my weed handbooks in...

It’s wonderful listening to your informative videos, thank you for all you do! Going through menopause I’ve found many healing herbs that have helped me through this change. Sending lots of love 💕

I drink Peppermint tea every night to ward off indigestion👌Eat lots of parsley, mint, basil & thyme, celery, kale & whatever else I can grow. I always enjoy listening to your knowledge on herbs, good health & life!🐦🐝🦋🌺🌻

I enjoy your videos! You are a wealth of information!! Ty for sharing

I do feel inspired by you Terri, and I do feel empowered to explore wild plants more recently. Thank you. And you stay well too. You are a breath of fresh air xxx No need to reply, Louise Martin aka Billy Pavlov (my Dog is Billy Pavlov).

Wonderful terri,yep I make the honey, lemon and ginger to give to my grown ones,one of my sons took some home with him at Christmas as he had a bad cold coughed, ect,he does like lemons 🍋 anyway, I love to have a fenel tea after my meals. I been praying so much for more weeds to grow in my garden, and not be eaten by my girls 😊. Oh its definitely delightful to see your girls in the garden too.big hugs and many thanks for shareing all nature s wonders and beauty and medical s with us,I'm grow ing in pots too as my girls take up my garden space hmmm,,!.but I'm rewarded with yummy eggs,bye for now take care and your family, happy Sunday, xxhave a great week .xx

Congratulations on the channel. See you next week!

Just found your channel. I love it. Thank you for taking the time to put out this wonderful information. Looking forward to next week.

I love The life you live In The garden. You Are A Beautiful Lady. I like To watching Your videos. ❤

Hello Terri! I'd like to ask you which books would you recommend to learn more about the traditional Celtic Wheel of the Year and seasonal, cyclical living with nature (be it specifically in Ireland or in general). Any advice will be very appreciated ☘️🙏🏻 Also, thank you so much for all your amazing videos, it's something I always look forward to every week. And above all, thank you for all the wonderful work you do for the natural environment and as well as inspiring others to do the same! 🌱🐦🦋🙌🏻

Shocking how people are appallingly ignorant about what should be common knowledge sought out by all! the disconnect people have developed with their bodies is abysmal , which, of course has been fostered by the food industry, big pharma, indoctrination on all levels, lack of education, marketing, etc! Why in gods name do go people to running to their GPs for a pill when as you say stop , think, give yourself a health check, question basics, food, sleep, stress, etc! 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

Good Morning Thankyou so much Terri you’re an inspiration …blessings for a great growing week …hopefully 💚🌻☘️

I love using dandelions for tea and salve. This week will be the time to start picking them because the bees have other flowers to visit. I collect mine at an organic farm near me.

Hello Danu’s I love Herbal’s medicine too. Please make a video about Ruta graveolens, commonly known as rue, or common rue 🌿 Thanks 🙏🏼

I love listening to you 💚