Spring is Here!
~ April 2026 Newsletter ~It gets ugly before it gets pretty. Here in New Hampshire, we're approaching the "ugly phase" of the season's transition. Beautiful carpets of snow melt into mud and a bleak landscape.  BUT, we take great pleasure in those signs of spring: more songbirds, warmer weather, longer days. Each tuft of green or flower emerging from the soggy earth is cause for celebration. Sometimes, to get to the good stuff, you have to look past the grime to the signs of
rebirth of the green season and better times and things to come.  Our focus: Nourish, revitalize, reconnect, appreciate, seed what we hope to enjoy and reep in the coming months.  New &
Seasonal in This Email• Advanced Clinical & Assessment Skills - Starts April 1st • Home Herbalist Series Promo • Spring Plant Spotlight: Dandelion • Naturally Dyed Eggs • Upcoming Classes • Donate to support the American Herbalists Guild's Matching Campaign •  Herbal Gut Health Book  Here at Wintergreen Botanicals in my own little microcosm, last month was largely devoted to a massive book edit round and board policy - definitely seeding for future flowers! I also opened the online classroom for
our 3-week gut health series/book promo (now available on-demand any time for gut book owners).  I'm switching gears to resume clinical work and launch the Advanced Clinical & Assessment Series starting next week. Yikes, that  crept up on me, and yes there's definitely still time to join... as well as request a payment plan or scholarship discount, or you can sign up for my first two classes and then transfer that
payment to the full series if you decide to take the whole thing. (All classes are also available for drop-in students.) The teacher and topic lineup is amazing. Details and registration links further below!  Shout Outs: The AHG is in the midst of a matching campaign - consider donating to this important nonprofit in the world of herbs and clinical herbalism!  Got Kids? Here's a friendly shout-out to keep an eye out on the Learning Herbs newsletter for some cool Herb Fairies News releasing soon!  Did You Know? Discounted Herb Mentor is a new Series Student Discount here at Wintergreen Botanicals along with 1 year American Herbalists Guild Student Membership, and discounts to Mountain Rose Herbs, and several
awesome herb shops and organic herb farms! (For all Home Herbalist, Beyond the HHS, Advanced, and Clinical & Assessment Series students!) Advanced Clinical & Assessment Skills SeriesStarts April 1st! Spring & Fall Wednesday Nights live streamed 6-9 pm eastern & recorded This series is for advanced
students and practitioners to help bridge your skill sets from herbal student to clinician or to refine your clinical skills. (Be sure to check out the pre-requisites before you register!) We have a fantastic lineup of class topics taught by Maria and guest teachers.  Core Live Streamed (& Recorded) ClassesSpring Session Begins
April 1 and runs through mid May
• April 1 The Art of Intake with Maria*
• April 8 Protocol, Clinical Forms & Recordkeeping with Maria
• April 15 Physical Assessment with Julie Beal
• April 22 Tongue Assessment with Larken Bunce
• April 29 Follow Ups and Case Management with
Mel Kasting
• May 6 Keeping it Together: Tools and Systems for Managing your Herbal Practice with Camille Freeman  Autumn Session Begins September 9 and runs through mid November
• Sep 9 Pregnancy & Lactation Support & Safety with Renée Camila & Camille Freeman
• Sep 16
Intro to Functional Labs (part 1) with Keren Dolan
• Sep 23 Patterns of Functional Labs (part 2) with Maria
• Sep 30 Genetics to Vibrance: Intro to Herbal Genomics with Keren Dolan
• Oct 7 Red Flags for Herbalists: Keeping Clients Safe with Andrew Appello
• Oct 14 Integrative
Approaches to Hypermobiilty Syndromes: Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), Hypermobility & Connective Tissue Disorders with Lauren Eadline
• Oct 21 Building an Accessible and Inclusive Herbal Practice with Ember Peters (note that this class runs 5-8 pm eastern vs the usual 6-9 pm)
• Oct 28 Trauma-Informed Care with Vilde Chaya
Fenster-Ehrlich
• Nov 4 Assessment for Complicated Cases and Elusive Symptoms with Lauren Eadline
 Descriptions and teacher bios for the individual classes and drop in class registration are available here (if needed, choose-your-own scholarship discount codes are listed at the bottom of each drop in class listing). But you get far more perks as a full series student.  The bottom of the this page includes options for scholarship discounts and customized payment plans for series students. Also see the bottom of drop-in registration pages for scholarship discount codes, if needed.  Drop In Clinical & Assessment Skills Classes for AprilArt of Intake & Clinical Practice with Maria Noel Groves, RH(AHG) Wednesdays, April 1 & 8 (2 Parts!), 6-9 pm Eastern &
Recorded In these two classes we'll cover many aspects of clinical intake including legalities, creating a great intake form and other important clinical files, the art and anatomy of an intake, follow ups (Mel will dive deeper into this in her class), crafting a protocol, apothecary considerations, basic record keeping and more. 2 class combo Full Description & Register Here If you like these first two classes and decide to sign up for the series, your registration fee will be applied to the series!
 Observational Physical
Assessment with Julie Beal, BSN RN Wednesday, April 15, 6-9 pm Eastern & Recorded Julie will open our physical body observation, looking for patterns in client's skin, voice, affect, face, nails, etc. that can help support us in assessing our clients, constitution, red flags, etc. Julie teaches with a blend of backgrounds in nursing and clinical
herbalism.  Full Description &Register Here  Tongue Assessment with Larken Bunce,
MS Wednesday, April 22, 6-9 pm Eastern & Recorded So excited to have Larken back for this fabulous class where she'll teach you how to look at the tongue for clues to the body's health and patterns. The tongue can give clues to digestion and serves as a microcosm for the whole body. Using a lens of Western herbalism and energetics, this class is great for beginners and
seasoned practitioners alike! Larken is a clinical herbalist and director of the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism. Full Description & Register Here  Follow Ups & Case Management with Mel Kasting, RH(AHG) Wednesday, April 29, 6-9 pm Eastern & Recorded
It's all theoretical until the follow up. This is how we know if our interventions are actually helping clients. Mel is going to teach you how to structure follow ups to assess change, refine critical thinking and adjust plans to better support your clients. Learn how to
identify barriers, creating agency, and adapt plans in real-life situations. Mel is the clinical director and free clinic manager at the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine and clinical herbalist at Forest Edge Herbals. Â Full Description
& Register Here |
Home Herbalist SeriesStarts June 3rd!Wednesday Nights this Summer, 6-9 pm eastern & recorded Join me for my most popular foundational 9-class course. This year will have both in-person (limited!) and live stream options, and everything
is also recorded and available on-demand. The in-person option is filling up! Course OverviewClass 1: Introduction to Herbalism & Herbal Nutrition | The Art of Tea Class 2: Stress & Energy: Adaptogens for Health | Tinctures Class 3: Relaxation & Mood: Herbs for the Nervous System | Flower Essences Class 4: Digestive Wellness: Herbs for the Upper & Lower GI | Herbal Oils Class 5: Detoxification: Herbs for the Liver, Colon & Urinary Tract | Capsules Class 6: Herbs to Support Blood Sugar Balance |
Skin Salves Class 7: Heart Health: Hypertension & Cholesterol | Herb Honey & Vinegar Class 8: Herbs for Immunity, Allergies, Cold & Flu | Elderberry Syrup Class 9: Herbs for Reproductive Hormone Balance | Lip Balm, Cream, Bodycare  Bonus Recorded Classes include Intro to Herbal Energetics, Formulation, Sourcing Herbs, Sleep Support, Uplifting Herbs, Herb Gardening, Alcohol-Free Remedy Making, First Aid Kits, Herb-Drug Interactions, Science of Herbs and various Herb Walk Videos Maria’s classes are information-packed and primarily lecture-style with at-home hands-on activity. The homework is rigorous and academically
minded. Maria teaches Western Herbalism with a focus on backyard herbs and those commonly available in commerce. She combines scientific evidence with traditional use, clinical experience, and personal stories about each herb as well as holistic anatomy and physiology for each body system.  Spring Plant SpotlightDandelion leaves are perfect for harvesting in spring! (You can harvest the roots, too, but they are best in the fall.) ID: Everyone recognizes dandelion, but it’s worth noting that not all weeds with the composite fluffy yellow flowers are dandelion. Dandelion only
has one flower on a stem, and no branching leaves. The stem is hollow and has a milky latex when cut. The leaves are serrated like the teeth of the lion (dent de lion). If your plant doesn’t fit this bill, it’s not a dandelion. (Hawkweeds are a common “look similar.”). Learn more about Dandelion and other spring plants in my Virtual Herb Walk. Naturally Dyed EggsOne of the first signs that the days are getting longer is that chickens – who naturally take a winter laying hiatus – resume egg production. This farm and homestead reality makes a natural segue into our springtime ritual of
dyeing eggs. Regardless of your spiritual beliefs and traditions, dyeing eggs brings cheer to the dismal but warming early spring landscape with a promise of greener months to come. And it’s surprisingly easy to create beautifully dyed eggs with herbs and vegetables! It’s easier and more beautiful than you’d expect! ~ Learn more in my blog post.   Backyard Medicine & the Secret Lives of Garden HerbsFor the Amherst Garden Club Thursday, April 2, 2026, Meeting 9-12, Talk 10:30-11:30 am IN PERSON at Messiah Lutheran Church, 303 NH-101, Amherst, NH  03031 Learn about the medicinal benefits of a variety of common and lesser known herbs that can easily be grown in your own backyard. We will cover several of Maria’s favorite medicinal herbs and how to incorporate them into your diet and health routine including anti-stress and bedtime teas, brain boosters, and allies in vital aging, digestive health,
immune function, and nutrition. You’ll go home with a handout of tips. Maria will sign and sell her books after the 1-hour talk. Register Here Herbal Gut HealthThursday, May 12, 2026, at 6:30 pm EST IN PERSON at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S Main St, Concord, NH  03301  Join Maria for an in-depth discussion about how to how to adopt healthier dietary habits, employ herbs to alleviate digestive issues and improve digestion to dramatically improve your quality of life. Details & RSVP Here  May 15-17 Apothecary TourMaria and her herbalist friend Jenn Prince from My Magical Muse will travel to visit several herbal hot spots across the NH and ME seacoast, follow them in person for a weekend of herbal fun or catch live streamed and recorded content online. More details TBA in spring!  Help strengthen the path forward for the Registered Herbalist (RH) credential! The RH credential represents a standard of care, education, and responsibility within clinical herbalism. Today, we have an opportunity to reinforce that foundation for future practitioners. With matching support from Vitality Works and founder Mitch Coven, we have reached the halfway point of our $20,000 goal. All donations continue to be matched. We invite you to take part by contributing or sharing this effort. Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/open-the-registered-herbalist-rh-program Did you still need to get your copy?Herbal Gut Health Book
Natural Therapies to Promote Healthy Digestion, Boost Your Microbiome, and Support Gut RepairA healthy gut is the key to good overall health—both physical and mental—and researchers are beginning to uncover the links between an unbalanced gut microbiome and chronic conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and cancer. As a clinical herbalist with decades of experience, Maria Noël Groves has helped patients of all ages resolve their digestive complaints and related health issues by teaching them how to adopt healthier dietary habits,
employ herbs to alleviate digestive issues and improve digestion, and incorporate balanced lifestyle practices—resolving their diseases and dramatically improving their quality of life. Gorgeous full-color illustrated book, 300+ pages, including anatomy and physiology, herbal actions, detailed plant profiles, protocol points for key concerns, herbal energetics, recipes, charts, and more!  Includes Special Bonuses!• Free Access to Maria’s Mini Gut Health Online Course On-Demand course immediately available upon purchase • Special one-time discount for 10% off Maria’s online live streamed and on-demand
classes and series when you buy the book direct from her here. • And of course, your book will be signed by Maria! |
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