Herb & Forage

03/13/2026

Ephemerals plants are short-lived species with a very fast life cycle, growing, flowering, and dying within a few weeks or a single season to exploit brief favorable conditions.
Check out www.herbanforage.com for upcoming opportunities to learn more about edible and medicinal plants in Iowa. Pictured one of my favorite edible ephemerals- Spring Beauties (Claytonia virginica) with trout lilies and mayapples in the background.

03/06/2026

02/25/2026

Everything is energy ⚡️

02/15/2026

We are starting plant identification walks in March this year!
Get these dates on your calendar!
Head to www.herbanforage.com to register.
As always, two public plant walks a month, by donation, everyone welcome!

02/14/2026

Got any good plant valentine puns?

01/21/2026

Classes are filling up fast and space is limited for Elderberry Syrup Workshop and Frankincense and Myrrh Salve. If you’re planning to attend, please register at www.herbanforage.com or contact me for other arrangements.

01/16/2026

Last year’s elderberry harvest was so abundant that I am able to work with local Sambucas canadensis for the upcoming Elderberry Syrup Workshop! I much prefer the flavor our local species to that of S. nigra. Limited space available, register at www.herbanforage.com

01/11/2026

As requested, I am offering two of my most popular classes, in February! Elderberry Syrup Workshop and Frankincense and Myrrh Salve are great beginner level classes! Both classes will be held in the beautiful space at AllLove Wellness in Clive. All materials and recipes are included.

12/05/2025

Sale!
$33!
12/13/25 DIY Lip Balm Workshop
Register through www.herbanforage.com to get this great price!
We will have fun creating a few different lip balms and everyone will get some to take home and share!

12/02/2025

Join me for a wonderful make and take gift workshop! 12/13/25 DIY Lip Balm Workshop We will create 2-3 lip balms and participants will take home extras to share. All materials and recipes are included.

11/12/2025

There are a couple of spots remaining for the 11/15/25 Fire Cider Workshop!

Learn the many ways to work with fire cider to support your health and create your own fire cider blend!

Everyone is welcome. All materials and recipe included. Registration required.

10/31/2025

This class is filling up fast! Limited spots available for one of my most popular classes, 11/15/25 Fire Cider Workshop! We will discuss the many ways to work with fire cider and participants will create a jar to take home. To register visit:

https://www.herbanforage.com/product/11-15-25-fire-cider-workshop/15?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false