Balsam Herbals

I will be presenting next weekend at ! Please consider joining us, it is going to be an incredible weekend of herbal knowledge, gathering together & enjoying nature. One day tickets or full weekend pass available. Send to someone you think might be interested and message me privately if the ticket cost is prohibitive, we can work something out :)

I'll be vending here again this year! Come join me :)
details: https://www.outaouaisherbgathering.com/vendors-volunteers

English version following below⬇️
🌿 Bonjour à vous herboriste, artisan.e et producteur-trice 🌿
Nous avons décidé de réduire de 50% le prix pour un espace de vente! Nous attendons entre 100 et 150 participant.e.s passionnées de plantes, de nature, de médecines alternatives et holistiques et de créations inspirées du vivant. Une belle occasion de faire rayonner votre travail, de nous faire découvrir vos talents et de vous connecter avec une belle communauté inspirante.
Pour réserver votre place ou poser vos questions, écrivez: [email protected]

🌿 Hello there, herbalists, wonderful maker of all things herbal and producer 🌿
We have reduced the price of a vendor space by 50%! We’re expecting around 100 to 150 people who are passionate about plants, healing, and handmade herbal-inspired creations. A perfect opportunity to share your work and connect with a like-minded inspiring community.
To book your spot or ask questions, email: [email protected]

My good friend & fellow presenter Alberto- for the Outaouais Herb Gathering - talks about burdock here. Note, it’s not rhubarb if you’re looking for that this time of year! That would be quite the surprise 😅

Meet Burdock! You're likely familiar with this "infamous" plant, but perhaps for the wrong reasons. She is considered a "w**d", and indeed, she is very prolific. She is a biennial (growing in 2-year cycles). Most people, know her burrs, which cling to clothes, hair, fur (and many other things!) easily. What most people don't know, is how much medicine Burdock embodies. Her root is rich in a prebiotic called inulin (soluble fiber), a phenomenal nurturer of the probiotic colonies in the microbiome. Check out the last picture to see the inulin content, settled at the bottom of a tincture bottle. Her root also supports liver & kidney vitality, aiding these important organs in moving metabolic fluids and wastes. Known as an alterative in western herbal medicine, she helps the body adapt, and shift back towards balance (homeostasis). Burdock is a gentle, nurturing remedy, that carries the nurturing intelligence to help our bodies thrive. Lastly (not really, cause so much more could be said about her!), Burdock is bear medicine. Bears understand her medicine, and tend to dig her up after hibernation - not only for her nutritive qualities, but also to help stimulate the metabolism, after months of laying around. This is also highlighted in its botanical name, Arctium lappa. Arctium comes from the Greek arctos (ἄρκτος), meaning bear. Want to learn more?! The Outaouais Herb Gathering is the perfect getaway to connect with nature, learn about her medicine, and connect with other plant enthusiasts and nature lovers. Camping Tickets available. I hope to see you there! Find out more at: Outaouais Herb Gathering dot com

Find us at today Dec 1st 10am-3pm! An amazing line up of vendors, warm drinks, a bit of local Christmas shopping- the perfect Sunday!

Most plants are well into their winter skeletal form here - and admits all the brown, the Asters are like explosions of colour & activity. The bees are having their last feast, and I could watch them for hours.

Loving these full summer days among the flowers 🌼 I attended last year’s Outaouais Herb Gathering as a vendor & it was a deeply enriching time for healers and plant lovers to gather, learn, share, connect and celebrate. This year we are offering a full weekend schedule- workshops on Saturday, intensives on Sunday, alongside Friday & Saturday evening events that will feature musical entertainment and story telling as well much more. I’ll be teaching two workshops (Intro to Elemental Herbalism & Fresh Folk Tincturing), but there are so many amazing speakers and topics on the program. The summer will pass quickly, so reserve your tickets today and get this year’s Gathering on your calendar! All info can be found at: www.outaouaisherbgathering.com

The herb garden in June ~ a bit of chamomile everywhere, can’t say I mind!

1- Lemon balm
2- Echinacea
3- Wood betony
4- California poppy
5- Nasturtium
6- Angelica
7- Calendula

Anyone else struggling with these first few dark winter days? Luckily we’ve formulated the best golden botanicals across the growing season to keep your spirits up and your skin soothed ✨Our Golden Body Oil blends the first hopeful rays of spring (Balsam Poplar buds) with the warming depth of summer sunlight (Calendula blossoms), and the rich amber hues of harvest season (Goldenrod flowers). All together, this nourishing oil hydrates dry skin and promotes relaxation. 🌼 *Formulated without any essential oils to be safe for all ages, stages, and intimate places.