The Green Witch School of Herbalism

We had a wonderful weekend kicking off our Herbal Apprenticeship Program! 🌿✨

This month, we explored the lymphatic system and our herb of the month, Stellaria Media AKA: Chickweed. In addition to being a fantastic alterative, it's known for its emollient and anti-pruritic soothing/cooling properties, which makes it a beautiful ally for hot, itchy, irritated skin.

Our class learned how to make herbal salves and created our teaching assistant’s favorite: Chickweed and Calendula salve! It was such a joy to share, learn, and create together.

Chickweed is a beautiful spring herb so even though Salem got a little surprise snow last night, keep your eyes open as the earth begins to warm. This tiny treasure will soon be spreading its magic all around you.

Have you spotted chickweed yet? Drop a photo in the comments or tell us your favorite spring herb below, we’d love to hear from you! 🌱


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ID: A collage of photos showing herbs infusing in oil, being strained through cheesecloth, and small glass jars of bright green salve. The background is purple and green-grey, with the words “Herb of the Month: Chickweed (Stellaria media)” in the top left corner and an image of the white, deeply cleft, star-like flower in the top right.

Getting ready! We're excited to begin 8 months of learning from the plants and each other. Join us!

Registration is open for our 8 month apprenticeship program! Begin your herbal journey or deepen your existing knowledge at The Green Witch School of Herbalism in historic Salem Massachusetts. Spend one weekend per month with herbalists Sheilagh, Teri and Michelle as they guide you with in-person and hands-on instruction, creating a solid foundation of herbal wisdom. Scan the QR code for more information and to register. 🌿

Looking forward to presenting for the Reading Garden Club this Thursday where we'll be talking about Herbs for Winter Health. They put a nice write up in The Patch! This workshop is open to the public with a $5 suggested donation.

Local Event: Reading Garden Club hosts speaker Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

***CLASS UPDATE UPDATE***

Due to weather related issues, we will unfortunately have to reschedule our Introduction to Herbalism Class to February 22nd from 2-4pm. We are so sorry for the inconvenience! If you were on the fence about signing up, you've got more time!
If you are signed up and need more information please call Artemisia Botanicals ( number is on the flyer).They are having voicemail problems so make sure you speak to one of the lovely humans that work there. 🌿

Join Green Witch School of Herbalism teacher Sheilagh Cruickshank for an introduction to medicinal herbs and creating home remedies. Participants will sample a variety of herbal preparations, view demonstrations and receive a handout and herbal product.
After class, Sheilagh will be talking about the upcoming Green Witch School Apprenticeship Program which begins this spring! Seating is limited so call to reserve your spot. 🌿

Enrollment for the 2019 apprentice term is closed! We are still receiving alot of interest, and to that we say, don't wait for any thing to start you're journey. Spring is here and all of the magical plants are starting to bloom. Enjoy! We will open enrollement for 2020 in the winter. Merry Meet!

(do i even need to credit this photo? we all know if right? it's the cover of the encyclopedia of magical herbs!)

This is a fantastic native herb - I'm writing about it today!

Black jelly beans move over: Here comes anise hyssop, Herb of the Year 2019 I have been growing anise hyssop, Agastache foeniculum, for 15 years or so. I am a lover of black jelly beans, so I love any licorice flavored herbs or spices, such as tarragon, anise seed, fennel, star anise, angelica, chervil, sweet cicely, anise basil, and of course, anise hyssop. I have read tha...

There is still a space or two left in our 8 month herbal apprenticeship! We begin March 18th. Come learn what the healing plants can do for you! Call Artemisia Botanicals at: 978-745-6500 and ask for Teri.