Freya's Herbals

11/04/2026

Q: Can I use the wild herbs I see on a walk?

A: Seeing wild herbs on a walk is a wonderful way to start learning, and the first step is always positive identification. That means being sure of the plant from several features together, not just one leaf or one flower.

Spanish needle, Bidens alba, is a good example. Look for its small white flowers with yellow centers, its opposite leaves, and the way it grows along sunny banks and paths. Goldenrod stands tall and bright in late season, and sarsaparilla winds as a vine through the green. Each plant has its own habitat, leaf shape, flowers, and growth pattern, and those details together help you tell one plant from a look alike.

A helpful tip: take a photo, note where the plant was growing, and check it in a trusted field guide or with a knowledgeable local guide. If you are not completely sure, leave it where it grows and keep learning from observation.

What wild plants have you noticed on a walk lately? Tell me below, and leave any questions in the comments for a future FAQ.

11/04/2026

Thank you Vision Birth Center of Gainesville

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11/03/2026

I walked along the Suwannee River today, slow on purpose, and the wild herbs were everywhere I looked.

Spanish needle, Bidens alba, with its small white flowers and yellow centers, was blooming along the banks. Goldenrod stood bright and tall nearby, a late season beacon for pollinators. Sarsaparilla was there too, winding its way through the green, a reminder that so many familiar roots and vines are already growing wild close to home.

There is medicine in this kind of slowness. Walking, noticing, learning the plants where they actually live, not just in a jar on a shelf. That is where my work begins, out in the green world, before it ever becomes a tea, a tincture, or a salve.

If you want help learning the plants that support you, a 1 to 1 consultation is a good place to start. Message me or book here: https://calendar.app.google/QnjYYRoBxHSc8FbC9

Have you walked the Suwannee River? What wild plants do you notice when you slow down? Tell me below.

11/02/2026

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11/02/2026

An update on tomorrow's class.

Everyday Herbalism: Teas and Wellness, scheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd at Chelsea Art Center, has been canceled. I am sorry for any disappointment, and I am grateful for your understanding.

If you had planned to join us, message me with any questions. I hope to welcome you at a future class soon.

11/02/2026

For birth workers, doulas, and perinatal caregivers: how do we bridge grounded clinical safety with traditional, comforting plant care?

This Thursday, November 5th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Vision Birth Center, I'm teaching The Herbal Doula: Perinatal Plant Medicine and Postpartum.

Drawing from my background in nursing, midwifery skills, and folk herbalism, we'll walk through safe, gentle botanical allies for the third trimester, active labor comfort, and the sacred postpartum window, including mineral rich Red Raspberry Leaf and Oat Straw infusions as well as soothing perineal sitz baths.

Vision Birth Center
Thursday, Nov 5 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

11/02/2026

Have you been looking for simple daily support as the seasons change?

Golden Guard Capsules are one of the easiest rituals in my apothecary. Each vegan capsule holds turmeric with a touch of black pepper, a pairing herbalists have valued for a very long time.

Here is why this little capsule earns its place:
Turmeric is traditionally used to support a healthy inflammatory response and everyday comfort in joints and muscles.
Black pepper helps the body make good use of turmeric, which is why the two are almost always paired.
It is a simple way to bring a time honored herb into your day, with no brewing and no strong taste.
The vegan capsules keep it plant based from start to finish.

Golden Guard is for anyone who wants the goodness of turmeric in a form that fits a busy morning. If you already love golden milk but cannot always make it, this is your shortcut.

Want a bottle for your shelf? Send me a message to order, or find me at a workshop or local event. Or book a 1 to 1 consultation and we will talk about what support fits you best.

11/01/2026

There is something deeply grounding about steeping a jar of whole leaves and blossoms at the end of a long day.

Join me at the Chelsea Art Center on Tuesday, November 3rd from 6:00 to 7:30 PM for Everyday Herbalism: Teas and Wellness, the first evening in our hands on winter series!

You don't need a degree in botany to support your family's wellness, just trustworthy guidance, gentle plants, and confidence in your own hands. Together, we'll smell, taste, and blend foundational herbs for daily nourishment, digestive comfort, and calm sleep, and you'll learn the difference between a quick cup of tea and a mineral rich herbal infusion.

Series Bonus: Sign up for multiple classes in our 4 part Everyday Herbalism series (including Herbal Oils, Salves and Balms on Dec 1, Crafting Herbal Vinegars and Oxymels on Dec 8, and Syrups, Elixirs and Herbal Honeys on Dec 15) to receive a multi class discount!

Chelsea Art Center
Tuesday, Nov 3 | 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM