Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy

03/31/2026

A little change of plans.

See you Saturday.

03/30/2026

Spring doesn't hustle. It just shows up, right on time. And the weeds? They're already doing their thing.

Before grocery stores, before wellness trends, the first plants of spring were genuinely treasured: vibrant, nourishing, and exactly what people needed after a long winter of heavier foods. Spring tonics weren't about "detoxing" or fixing something broken. They were about building up, replenishing, and tending to yourself the way the earth tends to its first green shoots.

What if we took that same gentle approach this season?

Join me on April 23rd for Wild Weeds & Gentle Tonics for Springtime Vitality, a hands-on workshop where we'll get to know some of the "weeds" most of us have been taught to pull out: Chickweed, Nettles, Cleavers, and Dandelion, plus beloved plant allies like Hawthorn. Their stories, their traditions, and simple ways to bring them into everyday life.

An evening filled with community, plants, and probably a few laughs. Join us!

Link in comments to register.

03/29/2026

Photo dump from the Minnesota part of my trip. I had a great visit with family and wish we all lived closer together.

Getting up here is always a hassle, yet oh, so worth it. We hiked, did some treasure hunting at local thrift stores, ate, laughed, played games, and over all had a blast.

Today, it's a drive back to Chicago, and then Thursday Amtrak home.

03/27/2026

Join me in April for this workshop, and together, we will explore the vitalist tradition of building and nourishing ourselves with the abundance of Spring.

www.WildThistleHerbs.com/events

03/21/2026

I'm taking a few days off to go spend time with my daughter, and then we are headed to Minnesota together to see her brother.

See you soon.

03/20/2026

03/11/2026

Two upcoming market events on the schedule with other great vendors, including local artists, yummy food, and more.

Both are held in my favorite place, outside in the fresh air, before it gets too hot here in Texas.

Stop by and say hello. 👋

03/10/2026

On the second Saturday of each month, the apothecary shop is open.

Stop by if you need anything for your home apothecary. The kettle will be on, and I'll be serving one of my favorite springtime blends.

03/09/2026

✨ Something new is growing in the apothecary. ✨

There is now a whole new section dedicated to spiritual tools and folk-magic supplies, and I think you're going to love it.

First up? The Money Bowl Kit. 🌿

Honestly, this one started with you. A few of you noticed the bowl I keep in the apothecary and asked about it. I thought: Why not make it something you can take home and use yourself?

Herbs have long been woven into spiritual practices around the world, and this kit brings that tradition right to your altar, sacred space, or even just the corner of a room. Everything you need to begin a regular practice of abundance gathered together in one place, including an herbal blend, crystals, candles, suggested instructions, and more. All items in the kit are associated with prosperity, money, and the steady flow of resources.

Handcrafted by yours truly.

Stop by and see what else is available. 💚

03/08/2026

All new, single-note Anointing Oils are now in the apothecary. These six intentional blends are crafted for your rituals, candles, and sacred practice.

🍊 Abundance

🌹 Love

🌿 Protection

🔥 Success

⭐ Spirituality

🌼 Positive Energy

Simple. Pure. Purposeful.

Come find them in the apothecary shop — link in bio 🌿

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03/04/2026

🌿 It's said the plants you need the most show up nearby. This is Clevers (Galium aparine) and there are several patches growing in my raised garden area.

Last year, this area was layered in cardboard and several inches of mulch. Somehow, this plant found a way through all of that, just for me. 💚

Cleavers is known to help the lymph system. This gentle plant shows up in spring and is a great seasonal tonic.

Nothing to buy, just Mother Nature giving us what we need. ✨️

⚠️ Harvest and use only from areas that are free of pesticides or pets.

03/02/2026

Dandelions are one of my favorite plant allies (yes, I have a lot of favorites). So often dismissed as weeds, yet every part of them offers something generous. The leaves, the roots, the golden flowers. They nourish, support, and remind us that resilience can be beautiful.

But it is when they go to seed that I feel their quiet magic most. That soft globe of possibility. All the tiny seeds, just waiting for the wind. Every time I see one, I pause. I make a wish. I breathe it out into the world and trust that what is meant for me will take root where it lands.