02/07/2025
I was first introduced to the art of tincture-making as a teenager when my older sister, studying botanical medicine in college, came home for a visit. She took me and our dad out to the garden, where we carefully dug up an Echinacea purpurea plant and made a tincture from its roots.
That experience left a lasting impression on me—the sound and feel of "Echinacea" rolling off my tongue, the earthy scent of the freshly dug roots, the tingling sensation the roots left in my mouth, the rhythm of chopping and filling the jar, and the sense of connection as we worked together. It felt so familiar, like a coming home.
Though it would take a decade before I made another tincture, that moment awakened something deep within me—a plant-woman who had been waiting to emerge.
From that point on, my perception of the world around me shifted. The plants I once passed by were no longer just pretty decorations; I began to see them as living mysteries, inviting me to befriend and understand them.
Now, I want to share that magic with the next generation. I’m inviting young adults to join my Apothecary Creations series for $25 per class, half the price of the adult rate.
It's a chance to explore the plants and the gifts they offer, just as my sister once shared with me.
The first two classes are full and there are only a few spots left in the final three classes: Syrups, Oxymels, and Cordials; Botanical Inks; and Tinctures and Glycerites.
Sign up today to reserve your place in this beautiful journey. www.backyardwildcraft.com/events
Photo of my sister Jessie and me, 1998?
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