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hello friends! happy new year! . . hoooly smokes this has been one for the books. happy to be settling in to a new year + tho i generally don't observe new years as much of a marker, this one feels big. a nice big cleanish slate . . i've been quietly blending custom orders, working a lot, crafting some songs when i have time @virusse + watching obscene amounts of the great british baking show. a solid year so far . . december slipped away + for those waiting for patreon deliveries, you'll be receiving 2 treats this month . . i'm beginning to compile seed orders for the people's wild medicine garden which will hopefully be established enough for public picking this growing season! very much looking forward to that! . . i'm going to tryyyy popping in more frequently + sharing more herbal tips this year. the insta break has been nice but i do miss this cool herbally-minded community! 💚 be well friends! https://www.instagram.com/p/BsgrazQFG9q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7tjonzha6cxu

;;*NEW YEARs GIFTO*;; . . . hey friends! so excited to wrap up 2018 + all that came with it, knowing that it'll never actually be over, but integrated into the quilt of my weird life. BUT this metaphorical new beginning is a great excuse for intention setting + using energetic remedies to shift into alignment ~ with where you are, where you're going, + honoring where you've been . . . i find that working with essences in the cold, quiet of winter can actually amplify their affect. if we are quiet + more contemplative in our nature, we can hear their messages more clearly . . . to celebrate the new year, i'm offering a bonus beeswax intention setting candle with every custom essence blend ordered! . . . be well + warm, sweet friends! sending you love. ~ mindoe https://www.instagram.com/p/Br6C728lsJ4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18j3fijzxm3xl

💮 so i had an idea 💮 . . . as i went to shut down my patreon tonight, i started feeling misty about not sending out packages to folks every month + started to think that it may be fun to continue to send out surprise packages each month to patrons who still want to recieve herbal treats from me! . . . this may look like a tincture, essence, honey, salve, etc., but it won't look like a plant pal. these surprises would be seasonally appropriate remedies, blends + pleasure products, without the write up. . . . so! if you are still a patron of plant pals + wish to continue on to this new adventure with me, stay put! if you wish to end yr subscription, please do so you will not be charged! . . . thank you all for hanging out with me while i figure out how to have fun + not loose my mind running an herb biz! if you have any questions, dm me! https://www.instagram.com/p/BpqdjJElMt4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nbowc1polk9q

join us tomorrow for the secret teahouse! . . . featuring custom teas + tasty brews, aphrodisiac cocoa, allergy-friendly treats, tarot readings by @emil_y_emil_y + more! . . . 7-10pm $5-10 donation, dm for address! 🍃🍁💃 photo by @ylaro_ 💙 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo5IzqJlqyW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=191yydm15sqi6

let me introduce you to my holy trinity: blue vervain, lemon balm + motherwort : v V . i first started working with these three synergistically several years ago as i tended to them in my garden. something strong told me to use them as a blend + i went with that gut feeling, without really knowing why. the result is a perfectly harmonized bitter/carminative/nervine blend that works to move trapped, hot energy out of an overwhelmed system . . . blue vervain can be too intense of an push to a stiff person unless they are soothed + supported during the process. lemon balm, a highly aromatic + uplifting herb provides that support, while motherwort relaxes the chest + neck to allow the energy to pass up + out . . . as a person prone to overwhelm, who holds all of the tension in my chest/neck/jaw, this blend instantly relaxes me + even clears my vision! it's like my eyes can relax + see not only the metephorical big picture clearly, but my real surroundings as well . . . i just made this personal trinity blend for myself + included a little mimosa flower tincture to help lift the heaviness that has been weighing on me as of late. remembering how i came to work with herbs in the first place + feeling so grateful for their gifts again + again. https://www.instagram.com/p/BopbLtmFMGn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19knwxdqlddr1

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so excited to be co-teaching a class with these babes next thursday 9/13 @ bramble in ithaca ny! autumn offerings is an interactive workshop in which we will explore remedies + rituals to align ourselves with the autumnal season thru plant spirit meditation + hands-on medicine making. can't wait! 🍃🌾🍁 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnbm_b8lpiN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kerh29wr5fle

i've been working closely with lymphagogues lately ~ to move stagnant waters, to promote detoxification, to help me flow thru each day with ease. i've been told by my dear friend @moonbymoonapothecary that my astrological constitution is "wet earth", but i tend to dry out incredibly quickly with my use of caffeine, not enough sleep, not staying hydrated.. these are all extremely yin-draining. if water archetypically represents the emotional world, all of this dryness leaves me about as compassionate + emotionally fluid as a fist-full of dirt. this is where, with proper hydration, lymphagogues make wonderful allies. they begin to move + sift the dirt, promoting lymphatic drainage + proper flow. oftentimes, when folks first start working with lymphatic herbs, they can be overwhelmed with emotions that have been stuck + stored away in the lymph. it can be really scary to be faced with the full force of a feeling you thought had long since past, but coupled with some soothing nervines such as linden, lemon balm or tulsi + plenty of fluids, this process can be wonderfully opening + freeing. some lymphagogues: cleavers (pictured), chickweed, violet, echinacea, spilanthes, red root, poke + lots more. 💚 https://www.instagram.com/p/BnbiOLxF-Am/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=45leznw3gfx7

this time of year tends to have a "new year" vibe to it, whether you are actually embarking on a new year of schooling, perhaps you're moving, or you just happen to be moved by the energy of virgo season to get all of your ducks in a row. i'm feeling the shift + am thrilled about it! my favorite way to realign + get myself in a new headspace is thru working with essences. essences are my go-to magical/meditation tool + the most sustainable way to work with plant medicine. so i'm offering a flash sale today + tomorrow to help y'all slip into the next phase: all 1/2 oz bottles are $5 + all 1 oz bottles are $10! 💙 if you are looking to go deeper into the world of essences, reach out about a 20/20 essence consultation. always excited to sit with folks in times of transition + create a powerful tonic together. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnRfGwGFNYE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aea0ijb4o3pt

\\°ANISE HYSSOP°// this is one of my favorite digestive nervines to work with when there seems to be a tightly held belief stemming from resentment or pride, causing mental distress + inconsistent digestion . . . it looks like a magical purple cat tail + smells/tastes like a soft anise licorice candy. as a member of the mint family, it works on the digestive + nervous systems to relax tension + promote a natural state of flow. i once attended a friend's class in which they said that anise hyssop aids communication between the brain + liver when one is stuck in the decision making process . . . my favorite way to enjoy anise hyssop is as a tea, but it also makes a heavenly syrup that can be taken alone or added to a tasty bev 👌 . . . this is one of the perennials currently being cultivated in the people's wild medicine garden, which i have been meaning to give an update about for a while now, so look out for that soon!

WOWZA YIKES SMALL BIZ ~ . . . when i finished up herb school + moved back to ri, i had a zillion ideas + projects that i needed + wanted to start asap! so i piled it all on my plate + wow has this been a learning experience . . . i have learned that utopian herb gardens don't just grow over night (they take years to establish), that it takes extreme discipline to run a business + work a day job + have a little time to enjoy life, + that my patterns of procrastination that have haunted me since grade school are still ever-present . . . i'm realizing that no matter what i do, i am wired to dissolve deadlines. just can't do it! i try + fail time + time again. i could take this realization + make myself feel like shit OR i could say, well dang, better work with it rather than against it . . . running the plant pals project has been the biggest trial for me. i am ALWAYS late + i really want to thank y'all so much for bearing with me. i will continue to challenge myself to meet deadlines + do my best. next year, i will focus my energy on short projects spurred by flash in the pan inspiration that will satisfy my way of living + creating as well as provide y'all with new + exciting stuff when you least expect it! . . . endless love to those supporting me in this learning experience 💚 pic by @thistlethistle at my home//apothecary in providence, ri https://www.instagram.com/p/BmEyloEF5fD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kfl8t99hnt8y

hey all! i've been basking in the joys of taking a break from this platform, but just wanted to pop in + say that i'm now booking 20/20 essence consultations + deep gazing consultations for the month of august . . . what is a 20/20 essence consutation? this is a 20 minute for $20 quick consult in which we will catch a snapshot of where you are right now in your life + what goals you wish to bring to fruition. all that is used in this consultation is intuitive feeling + pulse reading, + you will leave with a custom essence blend that we formulate together. . . . a deep gazing consultation lasts for roughly 90 minutes. we go deep into your history, habits, diet, sleep, + imbalances that are keeping you from feeling free to move through the world with peace. i offer a sliding scale for these consultations but the cost of the herbs is not included. in this consultation we will use pulse, tarot, intuitive feeling + a clinical intake form . . . feel free to shoot me a dm or email me at [email protected] with any questions! hope you are all enjoying your summers + making it through this intense as all hell eclipse season! 💚☘🌸

(((some first blooms of the medicine garden))) mullein, california poppy, yellow rose + red clover . . . i'll be sending out june's plant pals today, in time for our full moon on friday . . . if you wish to deepen your relationship with intuitive plant medicine or to plant the seeds of herbal knowledge, consider becoming a plant pal! for $15/month, you recieve a monograph, poem, ritual + remedy of a singular plant in the mail! check it out on my site, link n bio 💚

ty to all the witches ~ you rule my heart . . . photo by @youngsterrrrrrrrr

ALL FOR YEW ~ 20 MIN ESSENCE CONSULTATIONS }}}}} i am now offering in-person $20/20 minute essence consultations! . . . in this consultation, we will take a peek into your life at the moment, i will read your pulses to assess any imbalances that need addressing, + we will create an essence blend for you to take home (included in the price) . . . i am booking for this sunday 6/17 from 11-6, so grab a spot while you can! . . . image by hilma af klint 💮

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