Among Oaks and Owls

01/30/2026

Message from Poison Ivy, Wolf & Passionflower

I’ve been sitting with the Earth. Praying, requesting guidance, and trying to figure out what I can do to help the world through all of this fu**ed up violence, supremacy, colonialism, and grief.

As I sit with poison ivy, wolf, and passionflower, they keep repeating one message to me: bring the people back to the Earth.

That’s my life’s work. To remind people to connect with the earth, with the spirits of the land, animals, and plants. And to actually get people outside and to commune with the land.

Every day, the pull grows stronger to use my voice, to teach, and to remind people of the connections we so desperately crave. The earth and its beings want to interact with us, but we have to do the work to invite them in and build those relationships.

We should not rely only on plants and animals when we are sick or in need. We should tend to them in times of wellness, both physically and spiritually, as relatives rather than resources.

We must return to our bodies, to presence, and to the living Earth, allowing beauty and connection to balance the fear, pain, and anger we carry.

Rather than doomscrolling into oblivion, something I am guilty of as well, let us choose to step outside, to touch the land, to listen to the plants & animals. In doing so, we nourish ourselves so we can show up with clarity, resilience, and purpose in our lives and communities.

01/28/2026

Please join me at the Richland Library (Columbia, South Carolina) this Saturday for a special tea blending workshop to learn how you can make your very own tasty teas! We will dive into the world of loose-leaf herbal teas and explore the magic of making your own medicines. We will begin with a talk to introduce you to the world of herbal tea making and then, you’ll create and craft your own custom blends.

This hands-on, in-person experience includes all the materials you’ll need to create and take home your personalized tea blends. Whether you’re a tea enthusiast or new to loose-leaf, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to sip, blend, and learn!

All materials provided. Limited space available. Registration required. See my bio to sign up!

01/18/2026

All of this 👇🏼

01/13/2026

🎉Exciting News🎉

I am thrilled to announce that I will be pursuing my Certificate in Native Plants through the
State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia. Although I already hold both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology, where I have studied and taught plant ecology, this certificate will allow me to deepen my knowledge even further. This continued learning will directly benefit those who take classes with me by providing more in-depth, regionally specific plant knowledge, stronger identification skills, and a deeper understanding of how native plants function within their ecosystems. I hope this will make my plant walks, classes, and offerings even more enriching and meaningful for those interested in the plant world.

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12/13/2025

At the Holiday Craft and Artisan market

I'm selling herbal medicines from 10 AM-4 PM today!

There are so many amazing crafts and true creative items here. And the bistro cafe is open with lots of yummy food!

See you soon!

Warm Regards,

Cheyenne Jolene Yates ♥️🌿

12/12/2025

Thank y'all for selling out my tea blending class!

Can't wait to see you all tonight. Don't worry if you missed this one, I've got more planned soon!

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With Gratitude and Love,

Cheyenne Jolene Yates

12/12/2025

Can't wait to see y'all tonight at the tea blending workshop! 😊♥️ Thank you for selling out my class! 💗🥰💗

FRIDAY feels hit different when your Tea Blending Class is SOLD OUT! 💙🫖
We can’t wait to see everyone craft their own signature blend. 🌿

12/11/2025

♥️ Feeling the Love! ♥️

I had a blast vending at the Grovetown Holiday Farmers Market put on by and yesterday!

It was amazing to talk with so many of you about your love for plants and your desires to learn more. I have so much in store for y’all this upcoming year and can’t wait to share it!

Thank you for supporting my small business and for building community with me.

And don’t forget: you can catch me again this Saturday (10 AM-4 PM) at the Holiday Craft and Artisan Market at

With Love and Gratitude,

Cheyenne Jolene Yates ♥️

12/10/2025

Here from 4-7 PM at the Grovetown Holiday Farmers Market! Can't wait to see you! ♥️

12/08/2025

Plants are whole stories, not just sentences.

Plants are more complex than most people give them credit for. Their effects on each and every body can be different. Just because they are natural does not mean they are safe for every person.

Herbs can heal and they can cause harm.

Plants are powerful enough to interact with your medications. They can increase or decrease their effectiveness, both of which can lead to disastrous results.

Plants are nuanced and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to herbal medicine.

Each person is unique, just like every plant is unique. At times, each of our uniqueness comes together and is well matched. And it is truly beautiful to witness. But other times, bodies are not be well-suited for certain plants.

Some people may have allergic reactions, or their unique body makeup doesn’t work well with a plant.

Working with a clinical herbalist can help you find the right herbs for your body, needs, and goals.

This is my life’s work, to study and know human bodies and plants deeply. Clinical herbalists are trained to understand these nuances with plants and the human body. We research, study, and practice helping people with herbs, not as a quick one sentence approach, but seeing both people and herbs in their whole stories.

DM me if you want to know more of what it’s like to work with me as a clinical herbalist.🌿

Warm regards,

Cheyenne Jolene Yates♥️