Sheep Hill Herbs

11/18/2025

⚜️⚜️⚜️ New Weaving Now in My Etsy shop. See link in my profile.

For thise who are a little bit boho, natural hippie in their decor.

My favorite feature is the twisted branch, probably an old vine that I foraged and added to the top of the piece for hanging.

Custom designs and colors are available per request.⭐️⭐️

11/17/2025

🫐🫐🫐Yesterday's Elderberry class was sweet! 🍯🍯🐝🐝
As in- elderberry syrup is super sweet because half of the ingredients are honey. (I use local and raw).

Elder (Sambucus nigra): The Elder Tree🌳
"I hold it needless to write any description of this, since every boy that plays with a pop-gun will not mistake another tree instead of Elder."

- Nicholas Culpepper

During the Medieval period (1200's-1500's) Elder was already known for its soft, easily removable pith. Children in Europe often used the hollow stems to make whistles, blowpipes, and simple "shooters." Early references to hollow elder stems being used as blowtubes appear in this period.

In the 1600's-1700's
There are clearer references showing up in rural England and parts of Germany: children made popguns by hollowing out elder sticks and using a sliding rod to force out a pellet of pulp or a cork with a "pop."
Shakespeare even references elder as a soft easily hollowed wood.

11/17/2025

REVIEW FROM RECENT GRADUATE OF MY ADVANCED HOME HERBALIST COURSE: ⭐🌿⭐🌿

I just finished the work for my Advanced Home Herbalist class with Sheep Hill Herbs.
I am so grateful for the time and energy Jenel has invested in me. Her assignments were challenging, but well-explained. I loved that there was so much hands on activity required. She answered all of my questions graciously.
I crammed this ten month course into . . . More than ten months, haha. Jenel has been patient with my schedule and distractedness.
If you're interested in herbs, check out her page and her youtube channel - Sheep Hill Herbs.

-Debbi H.

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I create handmade rug hookings filled with heart, history and texture.
Each piece is thoughtfully designed and hooked by hand, inspired by nature, and timeless traditions. Also offering my Advanced Home Herbalist course.
https://sheephillherbs.etsy.com

11/17/2025

Excited to send 3 of my Advanced Home Herbalist Certificates out today. Awarded upon completion of my 10-month course. ⭐⭐
I wrote this course back in 2021 and opened it up when I began my shop in Rehrersburg. We had weekly classes for students of the course. I LOVED MY STUDENTS. We became good friends, as the training lasted 10 months (sometimes more!) We all had the opportunity to get to know one another, and many still keep in touch. In the new year I want to begin having a weekly class just for Advanced Home Herbalist students, at my shop in Oley. This is a time to go over course information and receive small group instruction. This is my favorite class to teach because we go deeper into herbs and I share many of the secrets I have learned over the last 20 years.
Message me if you have an interest in taking my Advanced Home Herbalist course. 🌿🌿

My course is available in my ETSY shop: https://sheephillherbs.etsy.com

11/14/2025

See you at class Sunday! 11/16 Message to Register for Chai Tea 11/30🫖🫖

11/14/2025

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So many people are chasing “wellness hacks.”
And others think wellness is only for people who can afford fancy supplements or routines.

But real wellness? It’s rhythm. Sunlight. Rest. Real food. Slow mornings.
It’s not out of reach... it’s just been forgotten.

11/11/2025

This rug began as a painting. I was drawn to the pottery pieces in the picture and painting them first. Then I decided it would be neat as a rug and continued with hooking a rug to match the painting. 🖌️
If I were not a rug ho**er, I would be a potter. However, I do not have a knack for clay. I believe all art skills can be learned, but of all my art classes in college and beyond, clay seemed to come the hardest for me.
Drawing I am good, painting is something I also love, but fiber arts I feel at home.
Since I am not the best at pottery and I love it so much, I collect unique handmade pieces. I especially love my hooked rugs in combination with them.
One thing that happens with pottery though- if you are not careful it breaks! I have lost many a beautiful piece to breakage. Then there is saving the pieces to mosaic. Another project for another time. 🕰️

Hope you enjoy your day! What herb am I holding in the last picture?

Leave a comment and stay a little. 🙂

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11/10/2025

Hi Friends- There are still a few spots open for the ELDERBERRY SYRUP class this Sunday, held at 2pm. You will go home with a pint of my own secret recipe🫐🫐, as well as go through the making process. Message me to REGISTER! $20 per adult/ teens are $16

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

Finished another little tree. 🎄🎄. Hand hooked on monks cloth. I used a variety of acrylic yarns and a bedazzled jewel at the top.

This one is going in a raffle basket for a library sale. I have been making ornaments since I was a little girl. The first crafts I made and sold were holiday ornaments.

It feels rather nostalgic and satisfying to create small gifts to bless and delight.

I have to admit I have a selfish reason for making my art. It is super relaxing. I like to binge watch old Historical fiction shows like Poldark, while I rug hook. It helps me keep my peace, and forces me to slow down.

What create outlet do you indulge in?

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11/02/2025

💛💛🫖 After not teaching for a year, it felt so good to be in my new space and have a class! Also feels really good to be in Oley, where many people I meet had my dad in school! Feels like home.

We made custom tea blends with loose leaf tea.
*Red Raspberry Leaf
*Catnip
*Peppermint
*Rose
*Jasmine
* Lavender

I also made us a delicious pot of tea and we had plenty of time to get to know one another.I am a big fan of slowing down. I am also a big fan of old ways, and things handmade.

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Join me next time for an Elderberry Syrup class!