The Green Witch School of Herbalism

03/24/2026

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.

03/18/2026

Have you ever wanted to create your own herbal remedies like tinctures, salves, and teas? Have you felt called to deepen your relationship with plants and discover what they have to offer? Have you been curious about learning more about your body and how to support it holistically? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Explore the green witch school of herbalism apprenticeship today! Our program starts in just three days and there are limited spots left!
To learn more about the class and how to register fill out our interest form at: https://tinyurl.com/GreenWitchSchool or by scanning the QR code!

ID: A video displaying the information detailed above over a purple and grey/green background, images on under the text include teacher Sheilagh in a bright purple shirt and straw hat holding up a jar of tinctured herbs, jars of herbs with fresh golden rod in front of them, a large mullen plant with large green leaves and bright yellow flowers, small 2 leaved seedlings lined up in a greenhouse, different plants in glass bowls including most prominently Solomon seal, and an image of a student taking notes surrounded by jars, dried herbs, and more.

03/11/2026

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

03/07/2026

The Green Witch School Apprenticeship program gives you a solid foundation of herbal knowledge to support your health and well-being.

Check out what some of our past students have to say about their experience!

Classes begin soon - scan the QR code or visit the link to register. 🌿

02/28/2026

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. 🌿

02/09/2026

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.

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

02/07/2026

***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. 🌿

01/23/2026

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. 🌿

03/29/2019

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!)

02/15/2019

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

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...

03/10/2017

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.