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Desert Moon Botanicals Arizona-rooted herbal education and botanical experiences
Plant walks • Classes • Small-batch apothecary
In person • Online • Nationwide shipping

Desert Moon Botanicals Botanicals is a small-batch herbal apothecary and learning space rooted in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. I make botanical products in small batches, choosing herbs carefully and working with traditional preparation methods. I also teach herbal classes and workshops and lead guided plant walks throughout the Sonoran Desert and beyond. Based in Gilbert, Arizona. Products ship nationwide, with classes offered in Arizona and online.

As the seasons change, the herbs we reach for often change with them.Next Tuesday, I’ll be back at Desert Botanical Gard...
10/14/2026

As the seasons change, the herbs we reach for often change with them.

Next Tuesday, I’ll be back at Desert Botanical Garden teaching Herbal Teas for Seasonal Wellness. This class will focus on how herbal teas can support the body through the cooler months and the challenges that often come with cold-and-flu season.

We’ll explore herbs traditionally used to build immune resilience over time, warming herbs that are especially helpful as the weather cools, and herbs commonly reached for when seasonal colds and flu begin making their rounds.

We’ll also talk about how to combine these herbs into flavorful, useful tea blends, along with practical preparation tips for getting the most from your tea. You’ll sample several blends during class and leave with a handout and ideas you can use at home.

Tuesday, October 20
5:30–7:30 PM
Desert Botanical Garden

Complete details and registration are available through Desert Botanical Garden:

https://ticketing.dbg.org/events/019fc9f0-9c04-fd86-f1e3-fc854b89d110

10/08/2026

Registration closes tonight at 8:00 p.m. for Saturday's riparian plant walk in Gilbert.

There is still time to join me as we explore the plants growing along our desert waterways and washes. We'll talk about plant identification, traditional and modern herbal uses and ways these plants adapt to the greener side of the desert.

SATURDAY, OCT 10th
8:30-10:30 AM
$40 per person

Visit the plant walk link in my bio to register before 8:00 p.m. tonight (10/8).

Are you ready to explore a different side of the desert?Join me on Saturday, October 10, in Gilbert for a guided Riparia...
10/06/2026

Are you ready to explore a different side of the desert?

Join me on Saturday, October 10, in Gilbert for a guided Riparian Plant Walk. We’ll slow down, observe the plants growing along the waterway, and discover what makes this greener habitat so different from the open desert.

Along the way, we’ll explore plant identification, traditional and modern herbal uses, and how plants adapt to life near desert waterways and washes. Come connect with local plants, practice noticing the details, and see a different side of the landscape.

Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 8:30–10:30 AM
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Fee: $40 per person

Space is limited and advance registration closes Thursday, 10/8 at 8:00 p.m. Arizona time.

View the complete details and register here:
https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/pages/riparian-medicinal-plant-walk

Fall is one of my favorite times to explore the desert! The temperatures begin to finally drop, and with all the rain we...
09/30/2026

Fall is one of my favorite times to explore the desert! The temperatures begin to finally drop, and with all the rain we have been getting, the desert is coming back to life. It really is a wonderful opportunity to get back outside after a long summer, slow down, look more closely, and learn about the plants growing around us.

I have three guided plant walks scheduled this fall:

October 10 — Riparian Medicinal Plants
October 24 — Superstition Mountains
November 7 — Sonoran Desert in Fountain Hills

Each walk focuses on the medicinal plants and ecology of that particular area, including traditional and modern herbal uses. You will learn responsible plant identification and the ways desert plants adapt to their environment.

Walks are $40 per person. Start times, meeting locations, terrain information, and registration details vary by walk.

Explore all three walks and register for the dates you’d like to attend:

https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/pages/plant-walks

Chaparral is one of those plants that feels inseparable from the Sonoran Desert.Most people know it as creosote bush or ...
09/29/2026

Chaparral is one of those plants that feels inseparable from the Sonoran Desert.

Most people know it as creosote bush or by its botanical name, Larrea tridentata. Even if they don’t know its name, they usually recognize its unmistakable scent after a desert rain. That familiar scent is one of the things that makes our desert so unique during monsoon season or any time it rains.

Chaparral is incredibly well adapted to life in a hot, dry environment. Its small, waxy leaves help it conserve moisture, and some creosote colonies have continued replacing old stems with new growth for thousands of years. The well-known King Clone colony in California is estimated to be nearly 12,000 years old. Wow!

It also has a long history of traditional use among Indigenous peoples of the Southwest and continues to hold an important place in regional herbalism. It is a strong plant, though, and one that deserves thoughtful preparation, appropriate use, and respect for the desert landscape where it grows.

Chaparral is a plant I work with often, but its resilience may be what I appreciate most about it. It survives intense heat, limited rainfall, poor soil, and years of difficult conditions, and then responds almost immediately when the rain finally comes.

I’ve written a more in-depth plant profile covering the history, traditional uses, desert adaptations, and enduring presence of chaparral.

Visit The Herbal Corner and select the Chaparral Plant Profile to continue reading:

https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/blogs/the-herbal-corner

Or, if you want to learn about this plant in person, join one of my upcoming desert plant walks this fall! https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/pages/plant-walks

Fall is beginning to settle into the desert, even though it still feels a bit like summer. Temperatures have just starte...
09/23/2026

Fall is beginning to settle into the desert, even though it still feels a bit like summer. Temperatures have just started dipping below 100, but from experience, I know summer isn’t done with us yet!

I call this our second spring. Plants begin waking up after the monsoon rains—and, unfortunately, the allergies start kicking in too.

Over the next few months, I’ll be sharing more Arizona plant knowledge, little bits of herbal wisdom, upcoming guided plant walks, and a closer look at some of the herbal goodies I reach for as the seasons change.

If you’d like to join me on the trail this season, you can find upcoming plant walks and seasonal offerings at desertmoonbotanicals.com.

What do you love most about fall where you live?

I’m so excited to announce that after months of work, the new Desert Moon Botanicals website is finally live!The new sit...
09/16/2026

I’m so excited to announce that after months of work, the new Desert Moon Botanicals website is finally live!

The new site brings everything together in one place: Arizona herbal classes, guided plant walks, and the small-batch apothecary. You’ll also find a new Recommended Reading section, along with some of the tools and supplies I use in my own herbal practice.

To celebrate the launch, use code WELCOMEBACK10 for 10% off apothecary purchases through September 30.

Registration is also open for this fall’s plant walks.

Take a look around at desertmoonbotanicals.com. I’d love to hear what you think.

I’ve got two plant walks coming up this week—one in the early evening and one in the morning.Even with the warmer weathe...
03/23/2026

I’ve got two plant walks coming up this week—one in the early evening and one in the morning.

Even with the warmer weather, these are still really beautiful times to be out with the plants. We’ll move at a relaxed pace, take breaks, and spend time getting to know the medicinal plants growing right here in the desert.

🌿 Thursday (4–6 pm) – Riparian Preserve, Gilbert
🌿 Saturday (9–11 am) – Fountain Hills Botanical Garden, Fountain Hills

If you’ve been wanting to join a walk, this is a perfect chance before full summer heat sets in.

Spots are limited and I do need a minimum number of registrations for each walk. I’ll be making the final go/no-go call soon, so if you’re thinking about it, now’s the time to sign up.

Sign up at: https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/plant-walks (link in bio)


Spring is one of the best times to explore the desert and see medicinal plants growing in the wild.This Saturday I’ll be...
03/09/2026

Spring is one of the best times to explore the desert and see medicinal plants growing in the wild.

This Saturday I’ll be leading a guided medicinal plant walk in the Superstition Wilderness, where we’ll explore desert herbs, traditional uses, and how to identify plants in their natural habitat.

We’ll walk through the desert landscape, stop along the way to look at plants up close, and talk about how these species have been used traditionally for food and medicine.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the plants growing around us here in Arizona, this is a great opportunity to experience them in the field.

WHEN: Saturday, March 14
TIME: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: Superstition Wilderness (Apache Junction)

Only a few spots remain. Registration closes Thursday.

Register here: https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/plant-walk-superstition or link in bio

Join me this Tuesday morning, for a walk through the desert in Fountain Hills.We’ll spend our time moving slowly through...
02/08/2026

Join me this Tuesday morning, for a walk through the desert in Fountain Hills.

We’ll spend our time moving slowly through the landscape, observing medicinal plants in place—how they grow, how they respond to early spring, and how herbalists learn directly from the land.

This walk is for anyone curious about herbal medicine, plant identification, and building real, grounded plant knowledge. No experience is required—just comfortable shoes and a willingness to observe.

A few spots are still open if you’d like to join us.

Details and registration are available online at: https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/plant-walk-fountain-hills

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