Gathering Thyme

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Things we are thinking about: interconnectedness, books that changed us, plants that grew us, hydrosols that indulge us.

10/16/2026

Alyssa Wilcox has business skills and she’s ready to share her wisdom and lift you and your herbalism to the next level!

Whether you are just starting or ready to expand, this class dives into everything you need to do to create success for yourself. From corporate structure and business filings, to marketing and expansion, this class is detail oriented while holding the big vision.

Read more and register at the link in the bio or:
https://gatheringthyme.org/collections/events/products/business-for-herbalists

10/16/2026

Candied Fennel Seeds are equal parts sweet treat meets digestive aid! Perfect for our upcoming Autumn tables, they are easy to make and are always popular at potlucks.

This recipe was adapted by herbalist Carolyn Seeley from The Healing Kitchen by Holly Bellebuono!

2T coconut oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup fennel seeds

Optional:
Pinch of sea salt
Pinch of ground cardamom

Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan on low to medium-low heat.

Add the fennel seeds. Stir to get totally coated in oil.

Add maple syrup (salt and cardamom too, if using). Turn down to low if you haven't already.

KEEP STIRRING for about 7 MIN. You want the seeds to take on a little color and the liquid from the maple syrup to evaporate a bit.

Pour onto parchment paper to cool. Don't be tempted to try any for a few minutes as they are molten hot. They will crisp up a tad as they cool.

Once cool, put in a covered glass dish to store.

10/15/2026

Autumn mood board because Autumn is all mood. The transition between pinks and browns, the animals gathering, everything is changing. Our classes are open for registration. Link in the bio or on our site.

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10/13/2026

Coral mushrooms are often decomposers, they are working hard to break down dead plants and animals found in the grasslands or forest floors. But beneath the fruiting body, which is shown here, there is even more magic. They’ve created an underground mycelium network by working with plant roots so that they may exchange nutrients. Studies show that 95 percent of plant species form a symbiotic relationship with beneficial mycorrhizal fungi! These networks facilitate plants communicating with each other and redirecting support where needed. This is how we get rich soil supporting entire ecosystem.

We know that we are better off when we are sharing resources and see ourselves as a part of a larger community. Our free or low-cost community clinic can be a part of your support network. Think of us like the mycelium network- we want to get you what you need so that you can thrive.
You can book your low-cost/free herbal clinic appointment today!
https://gatheringthyme.org/pages/community-clinic

10/13/2026

As an herbalist and herbal educator, I have always used food as medicine and like to incorporate herbs with health-promoting qualities into food and drink whenever I can. The use of herbs, berries and barks infused into distilled spirits dates back hundreds, if not thousands, of years, and these medicines have long been hailed for their restorative and life-giving qualities. Elder (Latin name Sambucus) is native to where I live and work (Marin/Sonoma County California), where you’ll find them growing along waterways. Historical references to the use of elder date back to the Greeks and the tree even garnered a nod in the popular Harry Potter book series: The most powerful wand in the land was made from elder wood. The ancients recognized its power and it is, indeed, one of the best natural medicines for the cold and flu season.

We want to make accessing herbs easy for working families, busy young folks, and elder folks. Come on in. The elder is waiting for you.

10/05/2026

This class is near and dear to our hearts and is an offering that everyone can benefit from. This class is taught by Stephanie Collins, a certified Health and Wellness Coach through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), who trained through the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA) as a Death Doula, and a student herbalist with Gathering Thyme Herb School since 2025. She holds a Master’s degree in Ethnobotany from the University of Kent in Canterbury, England, bringing together her love of anthropology, botany, and healthy living and dying.

In this 2.5-hour in-person or online class, we’ll explore the evolution of death care, the dying process, and common signs and symptoms. Emphasis will be given to the ways herbalism can be incorporated into compassionate end-of-life care. We’ll review how teas, glycerites, salves, aromatic preparations, flower essences, and other simple herbal practices support the dying and the tending, while exploring larger questions around what it means to support ourselves, our relationships, and our communities through death.

Participants will receive practical resources and recipes to continue exploring these approaches at home.

No prior herbalism or death experience is necessary. Everyone will have something valuable to bring to this space! This class is offered in-person and online. A Zoom link will be sent to those who register a couple of days prior to the class date.

Cost: $50. 100% of proceeds support the outreach clients in our student-run herb clinic who receive clinic services and herbal remedies at no cost.

When: Saturday, November 21st from 1-3:30pm

https://gatheringthyme.org/collections/events