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Embracing the Ancient Wisdom of Plants
Traditional Plant Teachings – Discover how sacred plant wisdom is the secret to vibrant health. Come explore the time honored traditional teachings from the wisdom of our sacred plant ancestors.
In days past, women relied on simple wisdom, common sense, and pantries well-stocked with herbs to help their families with common ailments. With few exceptions, these herbal remedies were made from plants and herbs that grew in the kitchen garden or were gathered in fields and woods. People are again becoming aware of the importance of returning to the use of whole foods and healthy herbs in their lives. Here you can explore the natural world of plants & herbs to help you live a simpler and healthier life.
DOES ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
When wanting to learn about healing herbs, it can feel impossible to know where to begin. There are thousands of books and websites. There are even more herbs and remedies. How do you know where to start learning or which herb to use?The Outdoor Apothecary eliminates the overwhelm and makes learning about herbs simple. We believe that everyone should have access to the healing herbs that grow around them. There is no need to buy expensive supplements when you already have a powerful apothecary in your own kitchen, garden, or even in your yard.

How To Make Extracts at Home (and Why You’ll Never Go Back to Store-Bought)
Learn how easy it is to make extracts at home – with just a jar, alcohol, and your favorite flavorings. . Cheaper, healthier, and far better than store-bought.

Wild Sumac Spice Blend: Identifying, Harvesting, and Drying Sumac
Learn how to identify, harvest, and dry sumac to make a tangy wild sumac spice blend—an easy foraged twist on za’atar for fall cooking.

What to Forage in September: A New England Guide to Autumn’s First Gifts
What to forage in September in New England — goldenrod, elderberry, sumac, hickory, mullein, and more. A bioregional guide to the season’s first wild harvest.

How to Make Lemon Extract (One of My All-Time Favorite Flavors)
Learn how to make lemon extract at home with just two ingredients. Bright, fresh, and far better than store-bought. A simple recipe for lemon lovers.

Wild Grapes: Foraging the Vines of Late Summer
Learn to identify and forage wild grapes in New England — plus how to use the fruit, leaves, and vines for jelly, vinegar, wreaths, and more.

August Foraging: 12 Easy Finds in the Northeast
A bioregional herbalist’s guide to what to forage in August in New England — elderberry, goldenrod, Joe-Pye, mullein, wineberries, and more.

Sun Tea Herbs: 8 Favorites to Steep this Summer
The best sun tea herbs— mint, lemon balm, elderflower, raspberry leaf, wild rose, and more. A simple and delicious ritual for hot summer afternoons.

What to Forage in July in New England
What to forage in July in New England — elderflower, linden, St. John’s wort, wild berries, and more. A seasonal guide rooted in the Northeast.

Top 12 Herbs for Skin: From the Garden & the Wild
The best herbs for skin grow closer than you think. Explore 12 wild and garden plants for healing, soothing, and nourishing your skin naturally.

Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning
Make your own homemade taco seasoning with pantry spices in 5 minutes. No preservatives, no mystery ingredients — just bold, real flavor you can trust.

Nettle Seeds: The Magic and Medicine of a Humble Powerhouse
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Homemade Ranch Seasoning Recipe + Free Printable Tags
This easy ranch seasoning recipe is a simple pantry staple made with dried herbs and spices. Use it for homemade dip, dressing, or gift giving with printable tags.

Trillium: The Magic, Meaning and Folklore of this Spring Ephemeral
Discover the magic and meaning of trillium, a beloved native spring wildflower rich in symbolism, folklore, and quiet woodland beauty.

9 Favorite Herbs for Grief, Moral Injury, and Collective Stress
Discover herbs for grief, moral injury, and collective stress — linden, rose, blue vervain, and more — with a simple Northeast tea blend to help you carry sorrow gently.

Spring Beauty Folklore, Woodland Wisdom, and Seasonal Rituals to Welcome April
Explore Spring Beauty folklore, symbolism, and seasonal wisdom, and discover how this native April wildflower marks spring’s quiet return.
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