04/14/2026
Three things from my most recent newsletter:
🌷 Registration is open for the spring share of the Seasonal Botanical Bundles. At the time of this post there is 1 (one!) left. Link in bio or arisebotanicals.com/seasonal-botanical-bundles
🫖 Steeped in Transition - Thursday, April 16th 6:30-8pm at Let’s Play Yoga studio in Wahoo, Neb.
Perimenopause is not a problem to fix — it’s a powerful transition to support. Join me to explore how herbal teas can gently nourish the nervous system, support hormone health, ease hot flashes, calm mood swings, and promote restful sleep. You’ll learn about specific herbs traditionally used during midlife transitions and how to blend them safely and effectively for your body’s unique needs.
🌿 Wild Edibles Walk - Sunday, April 19th 2-4pm at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve Prairie Pines
Join me and Bob Henrickson of PlantNebraska on a guided hike at Prairie Pines to identify and discuss wild edibles. Get to know some common and easily identifiable emerging springtime plants by using your senses, while we learn about the nourishment and healing properties they offer. Learn to collect with respect for nature. Meet at the entrance kiosk. Free!
You can read the full post on my Substack (Alex Svoboda) and via link in bio.
🩷 May we all make the best of what the coming weeks and seasons have to offer. May we walk in beauty upon this generous, living planet. May we find endless ways to connect with authenticity in the face of cruelty, war and fascism. May we be free, may it be so, flowers above, roots below.
Photo 2: my afternoon tea - Nettles, Oatstraw, Marshmallow, Linden, Lemongrass. Mid day nourishment for midlife transitions.
Photo 3 & 4: Scenes from the trails at Prairie Pines. See you there on Sunday!
Photo 5: White Trout Lily spotted in flower last week at Schramm Park (ephemeral lovers rejoice!)