Rogue Herbalist

05/21/2026

Japanese Knotweed harvest 2026

05/07/2026

Magnolia hydrosol and incense cones! 💚🤌🏻

I've been wanting to try this for a few years now and every season I miss my opportunity! But not this year 😊 this year I had to make it happen.

These are Magnolia blossoms that I harvested and then distilled some and dried some. The hydrosol turned out lovely and the dried powdered blossoms have an equally incredible aroma, especially immediately after grinding them. I used the hydrosol as the wetting agent and made pure Magnolia Incense cones 😍

The smoke is nice, not the same as the fresh blossoms but still fragrant and appealing. I am going to make another batch using Makko powder from my friend Tyler Gillen, hopefully this will help it stay lit and burn longer.

I think also I am going to infuse some of the powdered blossoms into a carrier oil for massage use or to make salve with...I want to get into natural perfumery eventually, one day, when I have a bit more free time 🙄

Have you ever worked with Magnolia? What else should I try with my remaining hydrosol and dried blossoms?

04/25/2026

Ramps are a popular topic this time of year and for good reason. These wild leeks are delicious wild foods that can be used like you would use onions, garlic, etc. Today I picked up a bag at the co-op because I haven't had a chance to get out there yet, but I can't help but notice how they were harvested.

A lot of people will shame you for harvesting the bulb and say you must only pick one leaf at a time. I would advocate for a middle way. If you take your time in the harvest process, you can gently dig down and fairly easily pop the individual ramp off from the corm (root/rhizome) and the plant will continue to live and grow new leaves in the future.

Another good practice is to return to the harvest spot in the fall (after the seeds have set) and gather the seeds and replant them in the general area or in a different area that would be suitable habitat.

We can all enjoy wild foods if we wildcraft sustainably and intelligently with the wisdom of nature at the core of everything we do. When people are harvesting strictly for profit, they are digging up entire colonies that have taken years to get established.

04/06/2026

Mark your calendars! Our annual Spring Sale starts next week and runs from April 13 thru 18. This year marks the 6th anniversary of the apothecary and we are celebrating by giving you 26% off all your favorites!

Stop by the store in person or visit us online at RogueHerbalist.com and make sure to use the coupon code: springtime26 to receive your discount! As always orders over 100 get free shipping 😲

Now is the time to stock up on your herbal allergy relief, immune support, adaptogens, teas, herbs, everything you will need for an action packed spring and summer!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

Finally the Spring is starting to make an appearance. I love these crocuses that come up first thing as soon as the snow melts.

I'm looking forward to this busy year. It's my 40th birthday later this month. There is always so much to do with the business and the realm of gardening and wildcrafting. And I can't forget to mention the upcoming birth of our second son this summer! We are overjoyed and can't wait for Theo to meet his little brother!

Wishing you all a joyful spring 🌼🌱💚

03/07/2026

03/06/2026

Did you know? You can special order BULK tincture from us for your own home apothecary or use in a clinical environment if you are an herbalist or naturopathic doctor who wants to broaden your offerings. We endeavor to partner with practitioners so we can bring your clients the highest quality herbal extracts at a fair price! When you pre-order bulk extracts like this we can give you a substantial discount on the price per ounce.

This 32oz. bottle of Wormwood is one I am particularly proud of because we grew and processed this ourselves, it is super potent medicine that should be used with care and respect. This Wormwood was extracted fresh at a 1:3 strength in organic cane alcohol.

We have a large selection of bulk tincture options, so if you are interested please just reach out and inquire. You can contact us through the website, via email [email protected] or by phone call 802-505-3863

Thank you everyone!

03/01/2026

Yesterday I was pleased to visit for the first time the in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. If you haven't heard of the it is kind of a pilgrimage site for herbalists and all of those who are interested in herbalism, botany, pharmacology, and the history of medicine. It was serendipitous that the current exhibit is The Botany of Beverages, something that definitely appeals to me and my work.

There were numerous manuscripts with beautiful detailed drawings featuring a variety of medicinal herbs used in beverages: gentian, wormwood, cola, star anise, cacao, tea, wine, beer, sugarcane, coffee, and so many more.

There are even books written in the original Latin and German that are hundreds of years old, the oldest one dating back to 1544!

Built by the Lloyd Brothers in the late 1800s to advance botanical pharmacy and pharmacognosy, the collection preserves the research, formulas, and clinical thinking that shaped American herbal medicine.

This place is truly something special and I hope to spend more time here.

01/26/2026

SNOW DAY FLASH SALE!

We probably got a foot of snow overnight and it's still coming down. No need to leave the house if you don't have to, you can use coupon code: snowday to receive 20% off your order TODAY ONLY Monday, January 26th.

Just an FYI that I'm probably going to close the shop early today. I'll be here till 4:00 p.m. feel free to come by and visit me or shop online and use the code for 20% off 😊

Stay warm!

01/24/2026

The best mushroom "coffee" on the market