Woodsorrel

Woodsorrel Hands-On Specialty Herbal Workshops

Herbal Workshops, Handcrafted Herbal Body and Bath Products
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My Little Cottage Cafe! ONE seat left! -
04/22/2026

My Little Cottage Cafe! ONE seat left! -

 ~ Hosted by ~ Suzanne Elliott, herbalist and cook Saturday, April 25th ~ INDOOR EVENT ~ Doors open at 5:30pm for cocktails Dinner 6pm-8:30pm

04/16/2026

White clover was once intentionally mixed into American lawns, valued for feeding bees, enriching soil, and staying green when grass could not.

The key detail is this.

Clover was not added for looks alone. As a legume, it forms a partnership with soil bacteria that capture nitrogen from the air and convert it into a natural fertilizer. This meant early lawns could sustain themselves with far less external input, quietly feeding the grass growing around it.

Its low white blooms also provided a steady food source for bees, turning ordinary yards into small but consistent pollinator habitats. Even under heat or drought, clover held moisture better than most turf grasses, keeping lawns soft and visibly alive when others faded.

That balance shifted in the 1950s with the widespread use of selective herbicides. These chemicals targeted broadleaf plants, and clover was caught in that category. As weed-free lawns became the new ideal, clover was rebranded from a solution into a problem.

What remains is a quiet reversal of logic. The plant many try to remove today once did the work that kept lawns alive in the first place.

It was never out of place. It was doing the job better than the grass beside it.

04/13/2026

Herbal Ways For Women April class!

04/13/2026

04/08/2026
My Little Cottage Cafe! -
04/07/2026

My Little Cottage Cafe! -

 ~ Hosted by ~ Suzanne Elliott, herbalist and cook Saturday, April 25th ~ INDOOR EVENT ~ Doors open at 5:30pm for cocktails Dinner 6pm-8:30pm

My Little Cottage Cafe! Such a fun evening with this fabulous group! (Thanks Jodi from the photos) lots of feasting, tip...
03/26/2026

My Little Cottage Cafe! Such a fun evening with this fabulous group! (Thanks Jodi from the photos) lots of feasting, tippling and laughter💚

03/21/2026
This SUNDAY!
03/13/2026

This SUNDAY!

THIS SUNDAY! Wild edible and medicinal plant ID walk! -
03/13/2026

THIS SUNDAY! Wild edible and medicinal plant ID walk! -

Join me on this mini-adventure, discovering the hidden treasures flourishing in my cottage garden and the neighboring field just across the street!

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Woodsorrel Herbals

Greetings! I invite you to share my deep love and respect for nature, and my passion for everything herbal. I delight in teaching the ancient art and science of herbalism to help create a greater awareness and appreciation of the natural environment and the rich connection between plants and people.

I practice my craft in a quaint little 1940's cottage near the seaside town of Half Moon Bay, CA. Here I offer a variety of herbal classes and workshops specializing in a hands-on approach. Adjacent is my charming herb garden that serves as my living classroom, as do all the abundant natural surroundings that the Coastside has to offer. Whether hiking, gathering, cooking, making natural skin care products, learning about the use of herbs in women's health or pursuing a comprehensive study of herbology, you will find my teaching is both informative and creative.

Celebrate Life with Herbs!