Return To Our Roots
Welcome to the outdoor Apothecary
The Outdoor Apothecary inspires naturally minded people to live with the seasons, become self-reliant, connect with nature, and protect their health through herbal living. We love celebrating “the old ways” of living to bring blessings to ourselves, our families, communities and to Mother Earth. We offer articles, tips, recipes and ideas on practical self-reliance, simple herbal remedies, foraging, gardening and reconnecting ourselves to our natural world and sacred ancestral traditions.
About Me: Barbi
I’m a bookish “earth mother” who loves to read and walk in the woods. I’m a wildcrafter & herbalist, avid gardener, collector of nature specimens, and field guide enthusiast.
I spent most of my childhood exploring our natural world and I’m now devoted to reviving the ancestral wisdom of plants as medicine and healers. I love spending hours outside tending to my gardens, gathering plants and herbs, being in nature,and learning skills of self-reliance like homemade soapmaking.
I give deep thanks and gratitude to my Chaubunagungamaug Nipmuck family for inspiring me to honor our Mother Earth by dedicating myself to studying and sharing ancient lifeways and reviving the wonderous arts of plant medicine and nature connectedness. I sincerely hope you’ll join me on this journey.
Rewild Your Life
Connecting with nature is more than a walk through the woods. It’s about being conscious of seasonal changes, becoming attuned with the plants around us, and relearning the nature-language we’ve forgotten through our modern lives. We believe that incorporating the “old ways” of doing things, growing and harvesting our own food, and having a do-it-yourself spirit, promotes self-sufficiency and is an important part of leading a healthier lifestyle, closer to nature.
We hope to provide you with a foundation to rewild yourself through aligning with the cycles of the seasons and to help you in discovering the energies of the seasonal cycles.
Nourish Yourself with Nature
Free 29-page Guidebook to Celebrating the Seasons
A Guided Workbook to help you celebrate nature’s seasonal cycles with mindfulness and meaningful intentions – our gift to you! Learn how to live a mindful nature-connected life.
Recent Posts
Amazing Saint John’s Wort Plant: Identification, Benefits, Uses
This article discusses the identification, benefits, and uses of Saint John’s wort plant Also discussed are how to use this medicinal plant in your own herbal medicine.
How to Make an Herbal Tincture: Plus 2 Easy Recipes
A great way to preserve these herbs for use throughout the year is to start making herbal tinctures. Through this article, you will learn the ins and outs of how to make an herbal tincture.
Small Batch Wild Black Raspberry Jam Recipe
This recipe for small batch wild black raspberry jam is my favorite because it only has three ingredients and no pectin. All you need are raspberries, granulated white sugar, and lemon juice.
Easy Honeysuckle Wine Recipe: One Gallon
Summer is the time that I most love for making flower wines like this easy recipe for honeysuckle wine. It’s subtle and delicious and totally captures the essence of summer.
Elderflower Wine: The Delicious Essence of Summer
Capture the essence of summertime with this easy elderflower wine ricipe that’s super simple to make.
5 Magical Summer Solstice herbs for Midsummer Celebrations
The summer solstice has been seen as a significant time of year in many cultures, and has been marked by midsummer celebrations, festivals and rituals. There are also many midsummer herbs that have significant meaning and use during these celebrations.
Easy Sourdough Recipe From Starter
Try this easy sourdough recipe from starter to make a rustic sourdough bread that has a chewy crust and a soft center. It is pure comfort food!
The Incredible Health Benefits of Calendula and Its Uses
Learn about the amazing health benefits of calendula and its uses as a valuable medicinal herb that is prized by herbalists.
10 Incredible Reasons to Grow an Indoor Garden
10 Compelling reasons to grow an indoor garden.
The Best Recipe for Sourdough Starter
Making a yeast starter for baking is easier than you think. Try this recipe for sourdough starter today.
The Best Way to Freeze Rhubarb for Year-Round Use
In this post, I am going to share with you the best way to freeze rhubarb that I’ve found. It’s super simple and preserves the rhubarb for up to one year!
Easy Rhubarb Crisp Recipe
Your friends and family will love this easy old-fashioned rhubarb crisp recipe. It’s a great way to use up some of this delicious summer vegetable.
Wild Violet Jelly: Springtime in a Jar
If you’re lucky enough to have sweet violets in your yard, then you absolutely must try this delicious recipe for violet jelly. It’s like springtime in a jar!
Growing Chamomile: Surprising Medicinal Uses
As beneficial as they are beautiful- if you’re not growing chamomile in your garden, then you’re missing out!
Celebrate Spring With Nature Activities For The Whole Family
Spring is in the air! It’s time to celebrate Spring, enjoy nature and spend time with family. With so many things to do, it can be difficult to know where to start. This blog post will give you some ideas for celebrating spring, as well as a few activities that are perfect for enjoying the beautiful season with your loved ones.
Medicinal Herbs for Tea: Tips for Growing Your Own Amazing Garden
Growing a medicinal herb garden can be fun, easy, and extremely rewarding. Medicinal herbs for tea can have a positive impact on your health and longevity, too. In this article, we’re going to take a look at how to grow an herbal tea garden that will be the centerpiece of your yard and garden.
Yellow Trout Lily Uses, Identification, and Habitat
Believe it or not, there are many yellow trout lily uses. From being an ancestral food source to having many medicinal properties. This is a little talked about plant that In my opinion deserves more attention.
Amazing Uses for Rosemary Herb and Why You should grow it!
Rosemary is a versatile herb that can be used in everything from culinary dishes to medicinal preparations. In fact, you’ll never want for uses for rosemary herb once you start growing your own.
The Ultimate Guide to Foraging for Ramps
One of the first things I look forward to in early spring is foraging for ramps. They’re nutritious, delicious , and versatile as to its culinary uses.
Victory Gardens and Why You Should Grow One
Victory Gardens are making a comeback. Here’s what you need to get started making yours.
How to Celebrate Beltane: Feasts, Fires & Full Awakening
If you’re curious about the ancient fire festival and how to celebrate Beltane, keep reading to learn more. We’ll explore what exactly Beltane is, how it’s celebrated today, and, most importantly, what foods to make for a Beltane feast.
Shop Seasonal Guides & Workbooks
Digital DownloadsOstara Celebration Guide: 49 Pages to Connect You With the Energy of the Season.
$8.99 Add to cartThis lovely and functional Ostara celebration guide bundle is perfect for planning your days throughout the Ostara season. Includes 49 pages to connect you with the energy of the season of Ostara. Reflections. Rituals. Magical Correspondences.
- Digital Downloads
Imbolc Celebration Guide: 47 Pages to Connect You With the Energy of the Season.
$8.99 Add to cartThis lovely and functional Imbolc celebration guide bundle is perfect for planning your days throughout the Imbolc season. Includes 47 pages to connect you with the energy of the season of Imbolc. Reflections. Rituals. Magical Correspondences.
- Digital Downloads
Yule Celebration Guide: A 26 Page Guide for Seasonal Connection
$6.99 Add to cartThe Yule Celebration Guide is the perfect companion for celebrating the winter solstice, the dark half of the year. In it, you will find history, rituals, recipes, and journaling pages all related to this holiday. In this guide you’ll find herb and crystal correspondences, planner pages and lots more.
- Autumn
Autumn Almanach – a guide to self-care & magic during the fall season
$6.99 Add to cartA practical illustrated guide to all things mystical that you can do in Autumn to connect with nature and the deepest parts of yourself. This magical seasonal guide also includes weekly planner pages, to-do list pages, notes pages, and checklists to help you make the most of autumn.
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The Gathering Wild Foraging Journal
$8.99 Add to cartThis Foraging Log/Journal will help you get the most out of each foraging season! This journal was designed to help you record all the details of your foraging adventures. Keep track of what you find, your favorite spots to forage, and all of your observations, so you can remember the best spots to check each season. Includes Bonus Material.
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