My Herbal Apothecary

11/10/2025

I was out trimming witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) today for a school project and came across this bee.
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Are they sleeping or dead? It’s awfully cold out and they didn’t move at all.
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thoughts?

10/18/2025

In just a few short weeks, we will gather at for our annual Winter Wellness Workshop
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On Sunday, November 9th join in on the medicine making fun. Everyone will be creating their own tea blend, fire cider and dream pillow.
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I know that this has become a seasonal tradition for many, so I decided to add an extra little offering. Come see what we are going to create with our white pine needles and spice bush berries to support our health through the winter months.
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Head on over to www.the9collective.shop, click events and scroll down until you see our event (last photo) to sign up. Space is limited to keep this class a cozy gathering size.

10/11/2025

We moved folks! Rather than being on Avalon Hill this year, we are all set up at Picnic Grove 🙌🏻
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We are directly across from and next to the Crow’s Nest ride. Come find us!!!
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We will be here until the end of the Faire season✨

10/08/2025

I can’t wait❄️🌲❄️

❄️Winter Faire Vendor Highlight!❄️

Stock your home with all of your herbal essentials and plant-based medicinals this holiday season with My Herbal Apothecary. Handmade in Pequea, PA, My Herbal Apothecary offers a variety of products including teas, tinctures, salves, and more! Be sure to stop by their booth at this year's Winter Faire Vendor Market on Sunday, Dec. 7 here at SWS!

09/19/2025

It’s hard to believe that this is the 4th set up here😱 In 2021, I answered an IG message and made the trip on NJ and didn’t regret it.
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The community and family surrounding the event coordinators, Carlina and Patrick, is palatable. 💕 It feels good to be back here and a part of the show.
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Saturday and Sunday, you will find me right next to If I’m rambling more than usual, you’ll know why🤣🤪
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Let’s go Pine Barrens🙌🏻

08/20/2025

Last week/end I had the absolute pleasure and privilege to attend and it ticked all the boxes!
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THE most beautiful setting on the 200 acres of the gorgeous lands of the Bark Eater Inn in Keene, NY. It truly was a treat to dine al fresco here 💕
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Informative plant walks with Issac Hill
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Breath work and yoga with
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Herbal classes with the radiant
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Astrology and Aromatherapy classes with the ever energetic
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Every nourishing meal was deliciously prepared by Complete with ants on a log to complete the summer camp experience 🐜
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Arts and crafts time consisted of plant pounding into fabric
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Swimming at a local watering hole, playing boardgames, live music around the campfire and getting to hang and get to know some pretty awesome people rounded out the whole completely restorative experience 🧘🏻‍♀️
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I used my bandana to harvest some elderberries yesterday, just to try to hang onto the calm and peaceful feelings✨💕✨

07/17/2025

Totally stoked on our bounty of pink oyster mushrooms!!!
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led a workshop were we created these blocks. It took less than three weeks from start to finish and it was an easy experience 🙌🏻
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We split the mushrooms and followed oyster mushroom bacon recipe and turned them into the most easy and DELICIOUS “bacon” for breakfast this morning 🤤
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Feeling grateful for gatherings where we learn, grow and just keep getting exposed to life✨🌿✨

07/14/2025

Where are my fellow peeps?
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A few weeks ago, at this herbal gathering, we had a workshop with We created these pink oyster bags and I woke this morning to mine sprouting🙌🏻 Or is it called pinning🤔
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Anyone else seeing theirs flourish? It definitely is exciting 🤗

07/12/2025

I spy with my little eye…..
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I found four different patches of ghost pipe (Monotropa uniflora) in the past few days. Guess this humid, wet weather brings them out
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Every time feels exciting and special✨

06/29/2025

Soooooooon🤞🏻 In the next week or two these beauties will be oozing that milky sap we are looking to capture with a fresh tincture 🙌🏻

05/26/2025

Today, on this Gemini New Moon, I harvested rose for and I’s magical medicine making workshop coming in October at
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We planned out this collaboration early so that we have the year to gather supplies when the time is right. Bringing intentional magic along every step of the way✨
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Ben is holding down our booth at for the day since I have to bartend all night. He gave me the gift of the day 🙏🏻 I hiked the dog, planted sunflowers and took the time to stop and smell the roses 🌹

05/24/2025

Come visit us at this weekend!! We are all set up and ready to serve you🌿
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The Philly Cheesesteak truck is directly behind us and the Freeze Dried Ice Cream and Lemonade booth are directly in front of us💕
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Saturday 10-7
Sunday 10-7
Memorial Day 10-5