It may not officially be spring, but once we enter March, I feel we have effectively gotten through winter and can enjoy the increasing signs of spring as they unfold. Already, the birds are singing their morning songs, and the witch hazel is blooming. I can see snowdrops pushing up, and the buds on the trees and shrubs are swelling.

Those of us with gardens are planning them out, and many of us are already watching seedlings emerge.

Yes, it is spring. And that means another season of growing and harvesting medicinal plants.

In the past, for me, March also meant getting ready for the first Folk Herbalism class in the garden. For 10 years, I have welcomed a small group of students into my garden once a month from March through November to learn about herbalism. We would get to know the plants, make medicine together, and talk about all things herbalism. I have loved teaching these classes, but circumstances have led me to need to take some time off from in-person classes. Instead, I am offering the Folk Herbalism course online through my Patreon page.

The March class is already up and ready to view, and our first live Q&A session comes up in just a few weeks. If you want to join me for my herbal foundations course from the comfort of your home, you can do so by clicking the button below and joining at the meadowsweet tier.

Not sure, but want to check it out first?

Perfect. You can sign up for one week for free and watch the first class (1.5 hours) to get a taste of what this course has to offer.

My goal for the Folk Herbalism course has always been to reconnect people to the healing plants so that you can work competently and confidently with herbs and continue to grow your practice after our time together is done.

Herbalism is people’s medicine. Let’s walk the growing season together.

In good medicine,

April