Ramblewood Herbals. Benna Keoghoe, Registered Herbal Practitioner

08/07/2026

I had the pleasure of hosting some folks from the Nova Scotia Teachers Union this Wednesday Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. It was HOT, but thanks to the shade of a beautiful oak and the stone archway entrance, we had a lovely time.
Some plants we shared time with: partridgeberry, blue vervain, blueberry, goldenrod, Queen Anne's lace, yarrow, plantain and marshmallow.

There's one more opportunity to join me in the gardens this August and it's coming up on Sunday, from 10 am-1:30pm. We will walk the grounds of the gardens, meeting a few of the abundant plant species there, break for a local and herbal inspired snack, and complete our time creating herbal oxymels under the beautiful oak shade next to the medicinal gardens. Here's where to book: https://botanicalmedicineintheannapolisvalley.rezgo.com/details/413214/botanical-medicine-in-the-annapolis-valley-harriet-irving-botanical-gardens

If you are doing the Ecology Action Centre Hike-A-Thon, there is a 30% off discount code available to you and the time we spend together can be counted towards your goal. If you aren't signed up the Hike-A-Thon fundraiser yet, there is still time! Check this out here: https://ecologyaction.ca/hike-a-thon

Happy Peak Summer!

08/05/2026

The Ecology Action Centre Hike-A-Thon participants have so many great events and discounts to chose from.
If you come along to Sunday's Botanical Medicine in the Annapolis Valley as a Hike-A-Thon participant, you get 30% off the ticket price.
Curious? Follow this link:

This is your environmental movement. So, let's go!

08/04/2026

Did you know that the Ecology Action Centre does a dynamic fundraiser every year called the Hike-A-Thon?
And did you know that you can not only hike but swim, dance, HERB WALK, bike, canoe, and so much more to count towards your activity goal (accomplished between August 1-Sept 23rd)
AND did you know that this year I've offered a 30% discount to Hike-A Thon participants for the Botanical Medicine in the Annapolis Valley experiences between Aug 1 and Sept 30th?!
The time that you are in the experience (which ranges from 2-3.5 hours can count toward your activity goal!)
If you aren't signed up yet you can do this here:
https://ecologyaction.ca/hike-a-thon
Looking to book for one of the experiences this month or next?
https://botanicalmedicineintheannapolisvalley.rezgo.com/details/413214/botanical-medicine-in-the-annapolis-valley-harriet-irving-botanical-gardens Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

05/29/2026

Come out to learn about the plants in your woodlands with Benna Keoghoe. Space is limited so please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/KBpjRmiyuw

05/26/2026

I was harvesting abundant nettle today in preparation for tomorrow's Spring Cleanse workshop! Attendees get to go home with some of this incredible plant.
There are 3 spots left and time to sign up! I'd love to have you there!
Email me at [email protected], DM, or follow this link to sign up: https://square.link/u/rtG7Yrmo

05/26/2026

The nettles are abundant and ready for harvest! For those of you attending Wednesday (tomorrow!) evenings 'Spring Cleanse' workshop. You will receive some of these nettle tops since they are wonderful cleanse allies!
There are still 3 spots available. I'd love to have you there with us.
Email me at [email protected] or find the link to sign up in my bio.

05/21/2026

Some quick and simple greens and flower that I harvest every day now that we are in full spring swing. All of them are great additions in a spring cleanse as well.
Nettle, dandelion lead, violet, cleavers, clover leaf, lemon balm.
There are spaces for the Spring Cleanse workshop next Wednesday May 27th at the South Berwick Hall. 6-9pm. Email me or follow this link to sign up!
https://square.link/u/rtG7Yrmo

05/12/2026

The time is finally here! Spring and all the related bountiful green and floral allies to help with a spring cleanse.

I haven't hosted this workshop in a few years, but a spring cleanse has been part of my routine every year for many years now.

Cleansing is a wonderful way to take stock of your body and mind, support your body to clean out the winter 'sludge' and deeply nourish ourselves so that we are ready to face the beautiful and busy summer.

In this workshop, we will review the body's natural detoxification pathways and how we can support them with food, herbs and lifestyle adjustments.
We will also discuss variations of cleanses that suit each person's unique health situation.

Looking forward to sharing spring bounty with you!

04/18/2026

Happy International Bat Day! 🦇
Beyond playing a critical role in our ecosystems, bats are incredibly unique:
• They use echolocation to “see” in the dark
• They’re the only flying mammals
• One bat can eat thousands of insects in a night
• They sleep upside down
• Some can live 30+ years

Here in Nova Scotia, we working closely with the public to keep an eye out for any surviving bats. This helps us locate bats for conservation and research efforts. If you see bats, report them at batconservation.ca. Need to speak to an expert? Call the Atlantic Canada Bat Hotline 1-833-434-2287 (BATS).

Looking to do more? The Nova Scotia Young Naturalists Club is looking for landowners to host bat boxes! If you live near water/forests, have seen bats around your home/property and are interested in hosting a bat box - apply here to be considered: https://forms.gle/WMpuSPcpPp4WgNm18

04/16/2026

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It may seem like things are still quiet in the plant world, but there are some lovely spring plants and overwintering plants that we will discover on Sunday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the HHarriet Irving Botanical Gardens
Message me or head over to the booking page to join in! https://botanicalmedicineintheannapolisvalley.rezgo.com/