Z Botanicals Apothecary & Herbal Sanctuary, Hartland, VT (2026)

All our herbal health and beauty products are beyond organic, made with locally grown and foraged herbs.

09/02/2026

Cold and flu season isn’t exactly the sexiest thing to talk about…but here we are. 😂

I was recently asked to volunteer for something I genuinely would have loved to help with. But as a single mom of three, I have FINALLY learned my lesson and said no.

Because my brain immediately flashed to so many past falls. School starts, ragweed season hits, one kid gets a cold, then another, then another…and suddenly whatever free time I thought I had is gone. 😅

So this is my annual reminder that NOW is the time to get your plant medicine cabinet ready, not when everyone is already sick.

A few of my fall staples:

🌿 Elderberry Elixir: Made with elderberries harvested from wild Vermont trees, plus organic rose hips, cinnamon, ginger, lemon and Vermont honey. It tastes delicious, the kids will actually take it, and it’s an easy way to add some daily immune support.

🌿 Vital Immune: One of my favorite formulas for overall immune support, with herbs and mushrooms including reishi, chaga, astragalus, ashwagandha, lemon balm, pau d’arco, licorice and burdock.

🌿 Breathe Deep: This is the one I like having ready when the respiratory crud starts making the rounds. It’s made with mullein, elecampane, licorice, marshmallow root and astragalus to support the lungs and respiratory system.

🌿 Nettle: Especially nice to have around right now because ragweed season and back-to-school season overlap. Our wildcrafted nettle supports the body during seasonal allergies, as well as the immune and lymphatic systems.

🌿 Echinacea: Just a good old-fashioned plant medicine cabinet staple. Ours is made with echinacea we grow ourselves.

You definitely don’t need ALL the things. But after almost nine years of making herbal medicine, and many more years of being a mom, I can tell you I would MUCH rather have a few trusted remedies sitting in my cabinet before I need them. ❤️🌿

08/31/2026

If I had fall allergies, I would be making fresh goldenrod tincture right now. 🌼

A lot of people think goldenrod is what causes fall allergies, but it’s actually usually ragweed! Goldenrod can be really helpful for those drippy, sneezy, stuffy fall allergy symptoms, best when taken when you are suffering from these symptoms and not as a preventative.

08/25/2026

Almost 9 years. ❤️

Before Z Botanicals, I had already been practicing herbalism for myself and my family for years. Professionally, I was managing nonprofits, but I kept feeling this pull to practice herbalism full time.

I just wasn’t quite confident enough to make the leap.

Then I met Zanni.

She had been an herbalist for more than 20 years, and I became her apprentice. About a month later, she asked me to become her business partner.

We combined our very different skills, bootstrapped the whole thing, and somehow this little Vermont herbal business took off.

What followed has been almost nine years of growing and wildcrafting plants, making thousands and thousands of bottles and jars, working with stores across the country, teaching workshops, hosting events, learning a LOT, making mistakes, changing course and building something I’m incredibly proud of.

And now Z Botanicals is changing again.

There are some big changes coming this fall, and we’re saying goodbye to a few longtime products. But I’m also incredibly excited about where we’re headed.

More of the herbalism I love. And a LOT more focus on our skincare, which I genuinely think is some of the best stuff I’ve ever made.

I formulate skincare the same way I formulate herbal medicine. The plants aren’t there for marketing. They’re there because of what they actually bring to your skin. Calendula, rosehip, sea buckthorn, chaga, gotu kola, black seed and so many other incredible botanicals packed into formulas I make in small batches and use on my own skin every single day.

If you’ve tried Renewal Nectar lately, you already know. 😂

I wrote the full story in today’s newsletter, including what’s changing and a chance to stock up on a few longtime favorites before they’re gone.

Almost nine years later, Z Botanicals is evolving again. And I’m actually really excited about what’s next. ❤️

08/18/2026

44. No makeup, no filter, messy humid hair, standing in my favorite place, the garden.

I’m also the original reviewer of everything I make. 😂 I use my skincare products for a long time before I put them out into the world.

I’ve been using Renewal Nectar for months, and I recently improved the formula so it spreads more easily while keeping all the rich, nourishing ingredients I wanted in it.

I wanted this to be a really nutrient-dense facial balm for skin that needs some extra love. It’s packed with:

🌹 Rosehip oil, naturally rich in vitamin A compounds, essential fatty acids and antioxidants. It helps nourish and support the skin while giving it that healthy, plump look.

🌿 Calendula to soothe and support dry, stressed skin.

🧡 Sea buckthorn, packed with fatty acids and antioxidants, including omega-7.

🌱 Black seed oil for its nourishing and antioxidant properties.

🌿 Gotu kola, traditionally used to support skin repair and resilience.

🥜 Shea and cocoa butter to soften, protect and help keep moisture in.

The whole formula is designed to deeply nourish the skin and support a healthy skin barrier, which is especially important as our skin gets older and can become drier.

And it lasts a LONG time. You only need a small amount, so one jar goes much further than you might expect.

I also intentionally left arnica out. It can be a wonderful herb, but it has a higher potential for causing allergic skin reactions, and I wanted Renewal Nectar to be something I could comfortably use every day on my face.

This is the kind of skincare I want at 44: simple, concentrated, plant-based and actually nourishing.

Want my free “Eat for Your Skin” PDF? PM me and I’ll send it to you. 🌿

08/10/2026

🌿 THE HERBAL APOTHECARY BOX 🌿

I’ve put together something special and there are only 20 available.

The Herbal Apothecary Box is a curated collection of some of my favorite Z Botanicals remedies, skincare and herbal goods, including several products that I’ll be retiring as I make room for what’s next.

Inside you’ll receive:

🌿 Peaceful Sleep Tincture — $48
🌿 Chaga Face Cream — $48
🌿 Arnica Salve, 2 oz — $36
🌿 Cool + Collected Tincture — $28
🌿 Radiant Skin Tincture — $28
🌿 Roots & Revelry Bitters — $30

Total retail value: $218

✨ Get the whole box for just $149
Save $69 — more than 30% off.

Only 20 boxes available, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

This is a great chance to stock up on some Z Botanicals favorites.

Available through Sunday, August 16 at midnight — or until all 20 boxes are sold.

No code needed. Just choose The Herbal Apothecary Box and checkout.

🌿 20 boxes. $149. $218 value.
Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

07/22/2026

I need your help. 💚

If you’ve been following my herbal business for a while, I’d love your honest opinion.

With the uncertainty around future h**p regulations, I may end up having two websites- one for our h**p products and one for everything else we grow and make.

If that happens, I’m wondering if the herbal side should keep Z Botanicals or become Radicle Folk Collective/apothecary.

So tell me…

🌿 Which name do you like better?
✨ Z Botanicals
🌱 Radicle Folk Collective

Don’t overthink it. Which one feels more memorable? More trustworthy? More me?

I’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts in the comments or poll. 💚

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Hartland, VT
05048

Telephone

+14132813056

Website

http://www.zbotanicals.net/

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