Ramblewood Herbals. Benna Keoghoe, Registered Herbal Practitioner

11/21/2024

On these dark grey cool days and nights and amongst all that is going on, I'm craving a simple gathering where we can nourish a part of ourselves that is connected to our nervous system and immune system...our skin. 🌹
Join me in a natural herbal facial at the South Berwick Hall on December 11th 6:30-8:30 pm. I will also be sharing some natural skin care basics and recipes for easy homemade facial skin care. 🪴

Ooh I'm so looking forward to this! 💚💆‍♀️💆🏽‍♀️
Registration required, link on last slide and in bio.
I do not want this to be cost prohibitive so please reach out if you want to join but can not afford registration.

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05/13/2024

Delighting in dandelions. 🌼
I know there are still going to be people wondering, why would I delight in a 'w**d' that's so hard to remove? 😍

I'm guessing that in the case you haven't been introduced to them yet. Here's a little sneak peek: All parts of dandelion are worked with. They are nutrient dense powerhouses with compounds that support the kidneys, liver, gallbladder and bowels in a way that relieve digestive issues, skin concerns, balance blood pressure, give you more energy, and support the immune system. 💚🏃‍♀️

They contain a latex that kills and removes warts, and are an incredible early source of food for pollinators. They help mine up nutrients from deep in the soil which helps other plants to thrive. Their roots also break up and aerate compacted soil and reduce erosion. This may come to a surprise to some, but they actually help a lawn grow! 🐝🌱🌼🌾

We will dive deeply into dandelions as one of the plants in the Mighty Minerals of May workshop THIS Sunday, May 19th.
You can learn which parts to use for what concern, how and when to harvest, and how to incorporate them into your diet and routine.

Click here to sign up, there are a couple of spots left! https://ramblewood-herbal-chocolates.square.site/product/MightyMineralsWorkshop/103


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05/02/2024

Heres to the glorious lichen and fern covered wizened Hawthornes in the UK. I swoon for them. Merry May Day/Beltane all. May we step into summer with restored energy and strength to care for each other and this beautiful earth.
From Dartmoor, Beltane 2023.

04/29/2024

The first ( ) harvest of the year, drying for a batch of deeply nourishing infused oil. This makes me oh so happy.

04/23/2024

This wee plate of vibrant plants were collected within 5 minutes outside in my yard. This created a to help me start my day on the right foot.

The next two months are so bountiful with common (many referred to as **ds)that pack a punch in terms of nutrient density. These wild edibles ad medicinal are a great source of the minerals that we are generally lacking in much of the food we eat.

During this 2.5 hour in person workshop, we will talk about the benefits of including wild spring greens and flowers in your . We will some and make a simple that participants will take home.

Click the link in my bio for more info and to sign up!





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04/18/2024

New Workshop in May!! The Mighty Minerals of May

Would you like to be able to step outside of your door for 5 minutes and return with some incredibly mineral dense, vibrant food from your yard?

The next two months are so bountiful with common wild edibles that pack a punch in terms of nutrient density. These wild edibles and medicinals are a great source of the minerals we are generally lacking in much of the food we eat.

I'm holding a 2.5 hour in person workshop where we will talk about the benefits of including wild spring greens (many of which are referred to as w**ds) in your kitchen routine. We will meet a few of these plants, harvest them and make a simple botanical vinegar, to take home.

Follow this link to find out more and sign up! https://mailchi.mp/47a20270b197/mighty-minerals-of-may

It's nice to be back!
Benna

Spring brings many nutrient dense wild edible plants that can be made into a nourishing, and mineral dense vinegar. We will meet and learn about 4-5 spring plants that you will likely find in your  yard or local park. Once we've harvested these plants, we will make a versatile botanical vinegar.

10/07/2023

Any tips for milk thistle seed extraction? The heads are vicious mighty fortresses. Very effective against predators like me. 😉

10/05/2023

There's self seeded 'wild' Holy Basil (Tulsi) all over our garden and field!
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03/11/2023

Tomorrow is the last day to register for 'Tending the Soil' - 1 Year Herbal Medicine and Ecotherapy course! The next offering won't be until next year. Pounce now! https://mailchi.mp/db8bb415c629/tending-the-soil-1-year-course

03/09/2023

Today's reminder.....

Some days the to do list can seem so large and heavy that we forget ourselves.

We are not the ‘to do’ list.

What are you doing right now? I invite you to Pause. Breath. Witness. Look at your magnificent hands. The millions of skin cells that protect your blood, bones & tendons and help to regulate your body temperature.

Notice those lines and cracks on your hands, signs of care and work, memories of all that you have touched and loved. The tendons that move so smoothly to pick up a glass and drink water.

Take a moment to stretch your fingers out long, spread them apart, then pull them tightly together, now make a fist, then stretch them out again. How does that feel? How often do you stop to consciously consider your hands and how incredible they are. They are a part of you.

By noticing for just a few moments, we bring magic, sacredness and joy back to our day to day living. Gratitude and wonder.

Within ‘Tending the Soil’, we will not only learn about plants, herbal medicine, biology and ecology. We will practice the art of remembering the sacredness of all that is around and within us and how we are natural, luminous and wild.

03/08/2023

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03/02/2023

https://mailchi.mp/db8bb415c629/tending-the-soil-1-year-course

To learn more or sign up follow this link above! Look forward to seeing you there.

02/16/2023

Look up, look down and watch closely.

Even though winter is not showy and lush like summer, nature still shows off it's incredibly beautiful, intricate and complex self. 😍

When we slow down, listen and take a closer look it is easier to detect just how much is still going on. We may start to see things we never noticed before. Like how beautiful and delicate the dried seed pods of yarrow are, golden in the sun. And how many birds, rodents and insects will use different parts of these dried above ground parts of plants to make it through winter and build nests in the spring.🐦🐿

Like the beautiful arrangement of different lichens on a spruce limb. The community of organisms thriving together. 🌲

Taking my daughter out and letting her guide me towards what she sees has just increased my awareness of the smaller details. I just needed to slow down and pay attention with her. 🌸❤

When we notice and consider the web of life, in all of it's seasons and roles. Day to day tasks seem to melt away a little. They may seem to be less important or pressing, even if just for a short while. Taking the time to be in awe of the natural community around & within us can ease our strain of modern living significantly. 😊

Let the 'Tending the Soil' course be your excuse to slow down and dig into these connections once a month. Gather with others, and dedicate this time to yourself and the earth. Link in the bio.

02/13/2023

More info: The dates are announced!🎉

For any of you wondering whether you could make the dates, they are on the last slide ➡️ and the landing page for the course. Which can be found in the bio. 🌱

I am so excited to gather with the folks who are joining along in this journey of connection of self and nature! 🪶🌿🌲🙋🏽‍♀️💃

02/13/2023

Explore the intricate relationship between the natural world and your inner being.
https://mailchi.mp/db8bb415c629/tending-the-soil-1-year-course?fbclid=IwAR1vkgCcYq6J5ECtuFUtXefZld19mj4XRJ8r5be9xyzi57TKcUFkLc94eKg

Tending the Soil is an in person exploration of herbal medicine and self, facilitated by nature. We meet once a month, to learn about herbal medicine, how to care for ourselves and loved ones, and rediscover our innate belonging with nature.