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Cedar and Moon Apothecary, Mobile, AL (2026)

04/22/2026

🌍✨ Happy Earth Day from Cedar & Moon Apothecary!

On this day, and everyday, I honor the sacred relationship between humans and the Earth, rooted in the wisdom of Indigenous traditions. As a steward and student of the land, I recognize that every herb and plant holds knowledge and healing power. They hold our stories, our traditions, our lifeways. Connecting us to the seasons, to time, and to each other.

It’s ever present in my mind the perilous journey and path our beautiful earth mother is facing. As corruption, war, greed, and exploitation carve the path forward it isn’t lost on me the battles we’re facing as a collective. Today’s society is not set up in a way that brings respect nor reciprocity to the land that provides us with so much. In fact, so many people are deeply disconnected from the heartbeat and life force that the earth brings forth day after day. She’s always caring for us, providing for us, teaching us…

Are you tuning in to the flowers? Listening to the wisdom only trees can offer? Do you hear the stories the water shares? What about the animal kin, the insects, the seeds? They are all here to be of service and teach us balance and harmony. We humans are not separate from our ecosystem, no matter how frayed the relationship may be. We are animals here just the same.

With the work we do at Cedar and Moon, I strive to honor and respect these age-old practices, ensuring that our offerings are sustainable, ethically sourced, and harmonious with the Earth. It’s so important to me to share these things in a good way and I pray that when you use these remedies and offerings you feel the love of our shared Mother every single time. I hope they foster and help cultivate a deep appreciation for the natural world around you. I hope they make you stop and notice all the intricacies and interweaving that entangles us all together.

✨ This Earth Day, I encourage you to:

🧚 Connect with Nature: Spend time outside, observe the plants and animals, and listen to the lessons they have to share. Journal about them, smell the flowers, plant some seeds, lay beneath your favorite tree, dip your toes in the running creek.

🧚 Support Indigenous Communities: Prioritize and uplift the voices of indigenous herbalists and caretakers of the land. Did you know that Indigenous people only make up 3% of the global population, yet protect over 80% of the planets biodiversity?

🧚Practice Gratitude: Take a moment to express gratitude for the Earth and the gifts she provides. She’s so faithful and good to us, friends. Remember that you are beloved by all of creation. You belong here just as much as the wild waters, trees, and flowers. We are not separate from these beings.

Love Y’all.

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04/17/2026

To be a good steward of the land is everything. Before you ever gather a plant from the wild, you need to understand the ecological impact, have a clear intention for how it will be used, and truly know the plant, its medicinal properties and how to harvest it in a way that supports its continued growth rather than contributing to its decline.

So many plants can appear abundant… but so did ginseng once. So did black cohosh, bloodroot, goldenseal, etc etc. Our ecosystems are often treated like they are endless, but they are in fact incredibly delicate and vulnerable.

Many of the ecosystems here in the Southeast, like this beautiful hardwood bottomland along the Tensaw River Delta, are deeply interconnected. These lands merge with multiple river systems and thousands of miles of waterways that stretch far beyond what we can see. This is one of the most biologically rich and at risk ecosystems in the world. Because of that, it’s essential that we move in right relationship with the land.

That means knowing when to gather, and more importantly, when not to (which is most of the time). It means understanding how to harvest without harm, how much is truly sustainable to take, and the right timing for each plant.

It’s important to know the plants you’re working with..and I do mean working WITH. Plants are living beings, part of the same web as us. The spirit you bring to this work matters. Let it come from love, respect, and reciprocity.

We are nothing without the earth.

04/17/2026

I’m up in the mountains this week and I wanted to share this plant. This is Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum spp.), and this is the first time I’ve ever seen it on this trail, which I’ve walked at least 100 times.

The reason this is so awesome is because about a year and a half ago, this trail had a really good burn. That use of fire on the land gave way to so many incredible plants that have come up since.

Fire gets a bad reputation, but the truth is the land needs it. It’s one of the most effective ways to clear the understory, reduce heavy leaf litter, and knock back invasives. It opens up space, light, and nutrients. Solomon’s seal does not need full sun, but it does respond well to that brief window of increased light before the canopy fully closes back in.

Fire also releases nutrients back into the soil. That flush of minerals can stimulate growth from established rhizomes. If Solomon’s seal was already there underground, which it very likely was, it now has more resources to put up stronger, more visible shoots, and it has!

I know I’m a plant nerd because when I saw the Solomon’s seal, I got covered in chills. I love nature so much. This plant is one of my favorites for connective tissue support. My husband takes a Solomon’s seal tincture daily to support his knees and joints. The roots are also considered a wild vegetable and are quite tasty.

On this same trail, I also saw beautiful trilliums, pink lady’s slippers, wild indigo, and new patches of Pedicularis canadensis, all after that prescribed burn.

So awesome! 🥹🥹

04/14/2026

Milky Oats (avena sativa)
Deeply nourishing, healing, and restorative to the nervous system. Supports vitality, longevity and helps us be resilient in a world that grows more and more stressful by the day. I can’t wait to use this remedy and have fresh oatstraw for our tea blends. I’m so excited!

04/14/2026

Over the weekend my mama and I went out to Blue Boy Herbs for the herb fest and we had such an amazing time. Blue Boy Herbs is a really special place and has been around for a really long time and it’s so easy to see why. I learn so much out there every time I visit. Lucky for all of us, they were sharing bushels of their fresh farm grown milky oats and we grabbed several bunches to work with.

After many hours of processing with both of my parents, my auntie, and my daughter we ended with nearly 70 ounces of fresh milky oat tops and so so so much oatstraw which we will dry and use in our tea blends. We were able to make 2 gallon jars of the tincture and I’m so grateful and excited to finally have it in the shop to share with yall & at our community clinics.

Milky oats are one of the most deeply nourishing and supportive herbs on the planet. They are incredibly healing to the nervous system, offering a kind of slow, steady repair that goes beyond surface level support.

Fresh milky oats in particular carry a special affinity for folks who feel worn down by life, whether from chronic stress, overwork, grief, or long seasons of giving more than they’ve had to give. They help to rebuild what’s been depleted, bringing moisture, softness, and resilience back to the nerves.

Can’t wait to share this with y’all! Happy Tuesday!

04/13/2026

Wow, our plant walk yesterday at Historic Blakely State Park was one for the books for sure! We want to start off by extending our gratitude to the state park for having us. It was a truly perfect day! The weather was pristine, the breeze was blowing, and nature was really showing out. To all of our guests, we love yall! I know Tasha and I both left the walk feeling so recharged and like we were floating on a cloud. We’re truly honored to host these walks, share what we know, and to connect with so many awesome folks along the way.

I know the Blakely walk was a hot commodity and lots of people wanted to attend, but weren’t able to get tickets because they went so fast. Don’t worry, we will 100% be doing this again! In the mean time, our next plant walk is coming up at Chickasabogue park on 4/26!

We hope to see y’all on trail soon!

Ps. If you attended yesterday’s walk and have any photos or videos, please send them to us! 🙏🏽♥️

04/12/2026

We’re so excited to see everyone today for our plant walk at Blakely State Park! 🌿

We’ll be meeting at the Mary Grice Pavilion. Once you come through the gate, just let them know you’re there for the plant walk and ask for a map, the pavilion is toward the back of the park in the town of Blakely area. There are signs throughout the park that will guide you right to us.

Come prepared to be out on the trails for a good while. Wear comfortable shoes, and be sure to bring water, snacks, and bug spray. It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day to wander and learn together.

We’ll see yall soon on trail! Here is a copy of the map and I have circled where we will be. 🤍

04/10/2026

Went for a walk this morning to clear my mind. One of my favorite trails in all the world has several of my favorite trees on it. Can you name this tree? Hint: it has the largest leaves of any native tree in the U.S. and beautiful, gigantic white blooms that smell like both orange blossoms and lemons.

This is bigleaf magnolia, Magnolia macrophylla. Another common name is cucumber tree, not to be confused with Magnolia acuminata. These trees have a truly ancient lineage and evolved here on our planet alongside dinosaurs over 100 MILLION years ago. They also existed before bees, and for that reason, they are largely pollinated by beetles.

The leaves can grow to be over 3 feet long. Can you believe that? Whenever I visit this tree, I always think about the dinos and imagine them feasting on these beautiful, huge, tropical like leaves. As a species, magnolias really captivate me. From the time I was a little girl, I have always found their company to be such a comfort.

When the world feels heavy and I’m struggling to adapt, this is one of my favorite trees to visit. She reminds me of alllllll the life that has happened here… alllllll the problems of the world, alllll the change, the constant, never ending motion. When I start feeling that sense of dread creep in, which it often does with the state of the world, I plant myself right here.

Magnolias survived the ice age after all. They surely know something about adapting, overcoming, and blooming despite the BS. The trees be speaking… do you hear them too?

Love y’all. Happy Friday 🌳🐝🥰

04/09/2026

Gathering roses and green onions from the garden today 🥰

Roses are headed for a dreamy hydrosol… the onions are getting split between a punchy vinegar and a good ol’ seasoning salt.

Spring is really out here showing off and I’m just trying to keep up 🐝

04/09/2026

Good morning, everyone! We’re so excited about the upcoming plant walk at Blakely State Park this Sunday, April 12th. We’ve rented a pavilion for the day located near the back of the park by the water, called the Mary Grice Pavilion. This is where we’ll meet before heading out on the trails. When you come through the check in gate at the state park please tell them you’re here for the plant walk and ask for a map!

🚨🚨 If you wanted to come to this plant walk and noticed it was sold out, please send me a message. We’re opening up a few more spots!

This trail walk is a little different from some of the others we’ve done, as we’re planning to make a full day of it. We encourage everyone to pack a small lunch, snacks, and bring a water bottle. Wear comfortable shoes and come prepared with bug spray. The weather is looking perfect so far!

If at any point you need to head back to your vehicle, you’re more than welcome to. I’m estimating we’ll be on the trails until around 2:00 pm.

If you’ve already purchased tickets, please comment here so we can start a group chat where everyone can connect, ask questions, and get help with directions if needed.

We’ll see y’all on trail!

Community Plant Walk at Historic Blakely State Park

04/08/2026

Y’all!!!! Look what brought us home from North Carolina 🥹😍 some wild ramps and morels! It’s enough for just a taste and I’m so excited! I’ve heard the morels have a savory steak like flavor. I think I’m gonna sauté the mushroom and ramps together and eat it on a piece of fancy toast 🥰 yay!!! Do morels and ramps grow where you live??

04/07/2026

Having a first aid garden is one of the things I preach a lot about because, let me tell ya, it really comes in handy. I can’t even count how many times I’ve rushed out to the garden to gather herbs to help stifle bleeding, draw out venom, ease heat and inflammation, and soothe burns, bites, and stings.

This afternoon, it came in handy again when I cut my finger on the sharpest knife we have. I immediately wrapped it up and called for Madi, my youngest daughter, to come help me. There was blood all over the counter, the sink, the fruit basket… you get the picture.

My girl immediately knew the drill. She quickly washed her hands, and we walked out to the garden together so she could gather the plants. Yarrow, lavender, monarda, and mountain mint. Then she came inside and added them all to the mortar and pestle, working them down into a paste. She helped me apply the poultice, a lamb’s ear bandaid, and gauze, which she secured with a rubber band.

At one point her little face was all scrunched up, and I asked if she was okay. She said she was doing alright, it was just all the blood grossing her out 😂😂 She was a steady force though, and it’s nice to know my girl knows what to do.

Also, I just want to say this cut probably could have used a stitch or two, but the yarrow helped stop the bleeding almost immediately and support the tissue in sealing back up. Plant medicine for the win, forever and ever. A little bit of super glue and I’ll be right as rain. 🌿🙇‍♀️🙏🏽

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