As someone who owns over 35 (and counting) herbs and roots; People always ask me: “How did you get so many herbs” “Where do you buy them from” “How did you know what to buy” My answer to a lot of things within the spiritual realm is research, research, research! And from multiple sources! So you can compare information as what one person may know may differ from the next based on their own practices, teachings and region in which they reside. It also helps you build a well rounded understanding and practice. Also, once you start building; there is no shame in labelling your containers. Rather be safe than sorry. Two, in terms of actually purchasing items to grow my apothecary, once you know what you are looking for you’ll notice you can find herbs almost anywhere. Whether it’s from a botanica or the spice section in the grocery store. Salt is still salt even if one is labelled Atlantic sea salt and the other is pink Himalayan. A herb is a herb regardless if it cost $1 or $100. Just as an example Our ancestors didn’t always have the funds or the resources to buy every little thing they needed so that is also why many herbs have multiple different uses - more bang for your buck. Just some food for thought on this stunning Friday 💭