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Herbal Living: Everyday Ways to Use Fresh Botanicals
Herbal living is all about the simple rituals that bring nature into daily life. From sipping iced Rose of Sharon and chamomile teas to sprinkling calendula petals over summer meals and soothing skin with golden infusions, fresh botanicals turn everyday moments into something beautiful.

Summer Herbal Harvests: Rose of Sharon, Calendula & Chamomile
July is a season of abundance in Zone 6b gardens. The long sunny days and warm evenings bring blooms and herbs to their peak, offering both beauty and practicality. At Hilltop Botanicals, we celebrate this time of year by harvesting and preserving herbs that nourish, soothe, and bring joy. Three of our favorites in midsummer are Rose of Sharon, Calendula, and Chamomile. Each one has a unique story, purpose, and place in the homestead.