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At Mother Hen’s Homestead, we nurture herbal wisdom through hands-on learning, one-on-one consultations, and mindfully crafted botanical offerings.

09/11/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about herbalism is that there’s one “best herb” for every symptom.

There usually isn’t.

Take stress, for example.

Some people are wired, restless, and can’t shut their brain off.

Some are exhausted, depleted, and running on fumes.

Some are tense and irritable.

Some feel heavy, flat, and completely overwhelmed.

Those people may all say, “I’m stressed.”

But I may not reach for the same herbs for each of them.

That’s one of the things I love most about herbalism: we’re not just asking, “What herb is good for stress?”

We’re asking:

What does stress look like in this person?

What else is happening in the body?

What patterns keep showing up?

What kind of support does this particular nervous system need?

Herbalism becomes a lot more useful when we stop treating herbs like natural versions of over-the-counter medications and start looking at the whole person.

That’s the kind of herbalism I teach—and the way I approach my clinical work. 🌿

09/09/2026

Registration is officially open for all three of my 2027 Women’s Herbal Apprenticeships! 🌿

Whether you’re just beginning or ready to deepen an existing herbal practice, there is a path for you:

ROOTED WOMEN’S HERBAL APPRENTICESHIP
A six-month beginner program focused on cultivated herbs, gardening, harvesting, and practical medicine making.

Early-bird tuition: $750 through February 1, 2027.

WILD WOMEN’S HERBAL APPRENTICESHIP
A nine-month beginner program centered on wild plant identification, field botany, ethical foraging, foraged medicine, and intuitive plant connection.

Early-bird tuition: $1,150 through January 1, 2027.

WISE WOMEN’S HERBAL APPRENTICESHIP
A year-long intermediate program exploring anatomy, physiology, the body’s systems, herbal therapeutics, formulation, and hands-on medicine making.

Early enrollment tuition: $1,500 through October 1, 2026—a savings of $250.

All three programs meet in person at Mother Hen’s Homestead in Royalston, Massachusetts. Class sizes are intentionally small, and monthly payment options are available.

Limited work-trade opportunities may also be available.

Learn more and register at motherhenshomestead.com.

Which path is calling you? 💚🌿✨

09/08/2026

Need a little midweek reset? ✨

Tomorrow evening at 6:30 PM, I’ll be offering my monthly Sound Healing Meditation —a peaceful, hour-long sound bath with guided meditation designed to help you slow down, quiet your mind, and release some of the tension you’ve been carrying.

Come get cozy, settle into stillness, and let the sounds and vibrations help bring your nervous system back to a calmer place.

Wednesday, September 9th
6:30-7:30 PM
Mother Hen’s Homestead in Royalston, MA
$44 per person

A few spaces are still available! Reserve yours through the booking link in my bio, or send me a message if you have any questions.

09/07/2026

Fresh restock at Tjeva B's Treasure Chest Boutique in Gardner! 🌿

My shelf is filled back up with herbal goodies, so if you’re local, stop in and take a peek—and don’t forget to check out all the other wonderful small businesses represented there while you’re at it!

09/06/2026

Here at Apex Orchards for their Sunflower Sunday today till 3pm! 🌻💚🌿✨

09/05/2026

Here at Sanctuary Medicinals in Gardner today till 3pm for their Labor Day Sale! Come out and stock up and say hello 👋 💚🌿✨✌️

09/04/2026

One of the things I love about herbalism is that several herbs may support the nervous system, but that doesn’t make them interchangeable.

Someone who is overstimulated and ready to snap presents very differently from someone who has been worn thin by prolonged stress. A person who can’t stop replaying a conversation may need something different from someone who is exhausted but physically unable to relax.

Herbalists often call herbs that support the nervous system nervines. But even within that category, different herbs have very different personalities—and so do the people who may benefit from them.

As a clinical herbalist, I’m looking at how the pattern shows up in the whole person. Is there irritability? Exhaustion? Muscle tension? Digestive upset? Mental chatter? Restlessness? A fluttery feeling in the chest? Those details help guide the herbs I consider.

This carousel offers a little glimpse into that thought process. It isn’t a comprehensive list or an invitation to choose an herb based on one relatable sentence. Medications, health conditions, constitution, and other safety considerations matter too.

Which of these descriptions felt the most familiar to you?

If you’d like help looking at your own patterns more closely, one-on-one herbal consultations are available through MotherHensHomestead.com.

09/03/2026

Farmers market season is looking a little different for me this fall. With school back in session and childcare being a little harder to juggle, I’ll be popping up at markets more occasionally rather than every week.

I won’t be there today but you can still shop Mother Hen’s Homestead anytime at the farm stand, online, or catch me at one of my upcoming events throughout the season.

I’ll always share where I’ll be next, so keep an eye here for market + event updates.

09/01/2026

September is here, and it’s shaping up to be a full one. 🍁🌿

I’ll be spending plenty of time out at markets and fall festivals this month, and I’m especially excited to return to Apex Orchards , Bolton Spring Farm , Sanctuary Medicinals and Lilac Hedge Farm LLC , along with one of my favorite fall weekends of the year at the NQuabbinG&A . There are lots of chances to come say hello and shop the apothecary this month — you can find all the dates and details on the calendar.

I’m also looking forward to a few gatherings here at the homestead. On September 9th, I’ll be hosting our monthly Sound Healing Meditation, an evening to slow down, settle in, and make a little space for rest.

Then on September 23rd, we’re making Elderberry Syrup together — one of my favorite seasonal preparations as we start moving toward the colder months and cold and flu season.

And we’ll close out September with Tea Circle on September 29th, gathering around the table for tea, conversation, and connection.

September is also a bittersweet month because my Rooted Women’s Herbal Apprenticeship meets for the final time this season. I’m sad to see this group come to an end, but so excited for them to have completed the program and to see where they take everything they’ve learned. 🌿

And as always, one-on-one herbal consultations are available to book online if you’re looking for more individualized support.

Registration for upcoming classes, gatherings, and consultations is available at motherhenshomestead.com.

I hope that you all have a wonderful month and I hope to see you soon 💚🌿✨

08/31/2026

Introducing Lung Support 🌿

A new tincture blend formulated to support the lungs and respiratory tract when things feel congested, irritated, dry, or just in need of a little extra support.

This formula works synergistically to soothe irritated tissues, support healthy mucus movement, and promote overall respiratory health.

It can be used during seasonal illness, but it also works beautifully as a daily respiratory tonic during times of increased lung stress — like poor air quality, wildfire smoke, seasonal irritation, or whenever your lungs could use a little extra support.

Available online, on the farm stand, and at upcoming markets. 💚🌿✨

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Royalston, MA
01368

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