Seasonal Herbal Remedy-Making for Beginners

A slower, simpler way to begin with herbs

Herbalism doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Instead of too many tabs, too many warnings, and too much conflicting information, Folkwise Foundations offers a calm, seasonal path. In just a few weeks, you’ll gain the confidence to make safe, effective remedies for your family, and learn how to weave herbs naturally into your daily life.

What You’ll Gain

By the end of this program, you will:

  • Confidently prepare herbal teas, tinctures, and simple remedies.

  • Learn 4–6 seasonal herbs in depth through taste, touch, and story.

  • Build safe practices around dosage, sourcing, and everyday use.

  • Create joyful herbal rituals with your family.

  • Reconnect with nature’s rhythms and your own intuition.

The Lesson Plan

Module 1: The Roots — Laying Your Herbal Foundation

  • What herbalism is (and what it’s not)

  • Safety basics: dosage, sourcing, contraindications

  • Releasing the myth of needing to be an “expert”

  • Herbal glossary & Safety checklist

Module 2: Meet the Plants: Herbs of the Season

  • Learn 4–6 herbs deeply through taste and practice

  • Explore herbal energetics & intuition

  • Use plain language, not jargon

  • Herbal profile templates & monographs

Module 3: Crafting Remedies: Teas, Tinctures & Beyond

  • Infusions, decoctions, tinctures, syrups, salves, oils

  • Step-by-step prep with kitchen tools you already own

  • Dosing guides for adults & children

  • Remedy recipe cards

Module 4: Daily Integration: Herbs in Real Life

  • Making herbs part of mornings, evenings, and family rhythms

  • “Tea o’clock” and other easy rituals

  • Herbalism with kids (safe, simple, sensory)

  • Herbal Living Planner PDF

Module 5: Community Wisdom: Story, Sharing & Support

  • Folk and community healing traditions

  • Storytelling & reflection practices

  • How to continue your herbal journey after this season

  • Reflection worksheet & Herbal Gratitude Ritual

Bonus Mini-Workshop: My Herbal Year

  • Mapping herbs across the seasons

  • Choosing one new practice per season

  • Rituals & remedies that carry you through the year

  • Herbal Wheel of the Year & Goal Tracker

What’s Included

  • 4–8 week guided cohort (seasonal)

  • Two live Q&A Zoom calls

  • Short, beginner-friendly video lessons

  • Printable binder with worksheets & recipes

  • Optional apothecary kit with herbs and tools

  • Private community space

  • Optional audio guides for calm walkthroughs

Enrollment Details

  • Program Length: 4–8 weeks, seasonal cohorts

  • Start Date:October 1 and anytime after!

  • Format: Video, pdfs, audio, private group, and live chats

Who This Is For

If you’ve ever thought:

  • “I feel overwhelmed by herbalism.”

  • “I wish this could all be in a tidy box.”

  • “I just want safe, simple remedies I can trust.”

Then Folkwise Foundations was designed for you.