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~ June 2026 Newsletter ~Welcome to June! Even if summer solstice isn't for a few more weeks, the start of June brings the vibe of summer almost immediately. We begin with a ka-pow of late spring/early summer flowers and end the month in full-on-green as the newly planted seeds and seedlings erupt into glory. June, most
wonderfully, brings roses. We're still enjoying the last of the violets and grateful for that early mint. But also regular smidges of herbs from the garden beds or planters into breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. A pinched off tulsi sprig here, some rose petals there, a bit of cilantro or basil, sprinkle of early calendula petals. Â Check out my green season Herbal Recipes page, Blog Garden Hub, and Kitchen
Apothecary 101 blog for tips and inspiration. Â I'll be keeping busy with other things this summer, so you probably won't hear from me again til late July. Happy (almost) Summer! Â New &
Seasonal in This Email• Plant Spotlight: Rose Medicine • Juneteenth • LAST CALL Home Herbalist Series - Starts in June 3 •  Upcoming Community Classes  Shout Outs and Notifications New Podcast! Mel and I chat Herbal Gut Health (of course!) on her lovely Herbalists Path podcast show here. I'll also be teaching a peri-/menopause class for her  Community Herbalist program later this fall!  Yet Another Scam Alert:
The latest scam (last week) is targeting my AHG professional member and school colleagues, preying on my connections with the board. This is a common scheme that's afflicted the AHG's community through various leadership changes and many other nonprofits. They pretend to be someone of note in the organization, then they message folks they can find easily via the website - in this case businesses listed in the AHG's online directory. For the record, I get emails like
this regularly trying to trick me into thinking someone on my Wintergreen Botanicals team wants to change their bank for payroll. Or someone pretending to be AHG's chapter coordinator, messaging chapter email addresses. --> Scam-savvy tip! (for this and other similar scams): Scammers can easily spoof an incoming messages make it say someone else's name (in this case "Maria Groves") but if you click to see the actual email address you'll find it's something very
random (not me! not ending in @americanherbalistsguild.com, as any official AHG email would generally do, not the actual email address of my biz teammates). In this case, no one has been hacked, and it's not something the people/businesses being spoofed can control since it's not actually coming from within their system, just someone who makes it superficially look like their email belongs to someone you know. Also anytime asks you for money, to buy gift cards, or anything else fishy - be
skeptical and look into it (or ignore it if it's a clear scam). Â Back to Something FUN: My friend Jenn Prince (My Magical Muse herbalist and marketer) and I had a blast on our Apothecary Tour last weekend, visiting so many great herb apothecaries and spots in the NH-ME seacoast, connecting with and making friends. You can see the video replays (in all their fun
and a few minor tech imperfections) on both our social media feeds, such as here on my Instagram page. Each short video with the shop owner/herbalist shows off the biz and what they offer, and we chat about their chosen herb (dandelion, linden, mugwort, rose, tulsi, lemon balm covered). Also, if you happen to be in their
area, all the shops have signed copies of my books! Misty Meadows, Alchemy & Herbs, Spirit Wise, and Rooted Heart Cafe have particularly big stacks. (So does Gibson's Bookstore in Concord, from my talk there earlier last week.) I enjoyed buying something fun in each spot, with a major theme being rose and mocktails (two rose syrups, Misty Meadows' lemon balm glycerite, All the Love tea by Alchemy & Herbs, and a branded flower rocks glass from the botanical
gardens.... among other goodies). Perfect to sip on these warm spring-summer while gardening and relaxing at night on the deck.  Roses!(Rosa spp) Rose FamilyThere are hundreds of types of roses out there. While any unsprayed rose could theoretically be used medicinally, we generally turn to older
and wild varieties, generally pink and fragrant. You’ll want an extremely fragrant rose if you’re harvesting buds and petals for flavorful tea. Harvest the hips from any rose that makes nice, fully formed hips with good flavor. Popular species include apothecary rose (R. gallica officinalis), dog rose (R. canina), cabbage rose (R. centifolia), Damask rose (R. damascena), or Japanese rose (R. rugosa), which has
naturalized along the seacoast. Note that the invasive R. multiflora is medicinal but should not be planted nor inadvertently propagated/spread. R. rugosa is invasive in some areas, too. Medicinal Benefits: Rose petals are used in tea mostly for their light, aromatic, and slightly astringent properties, which become more pleasantly fragrant with a longer steeping time. The astringency is
helpful internally for bleeding, diarrhea, or boggy digestive tissue. Externally for aging, irritated, or inflamed skin. Cautions: If you’re harvesting your own, make sure the roses have not been sprayed with chemicals. Growing Conditions: Roses have a reputation for being finicky perennials. R. rugosa is more hardy. Most of the roses mentioned will
become shrubby over time. You’ll want to make sure they have good soil in a sunny or partially sunny spot, and be sure to prune regularly to enhance airflow and reduce disease. Tea Attributes: Fragrant flowers and buds will give a pleasant flowerly taste to teas, especially if allowed to steep for 30 minutes or more. They blend well with mints, nettles, holy basil, and other rose family astringents (red raspberry, lady’s
mantle, etc.). Rosehips are sweet, tart, and fruity. They blend well with hibiscus, rooibos, and dried fruits. Also Try: Syrup, honey, cordial. Delicious rose petals can be used as a garnish or candied. I love adding fresh roses to cold water or seltzer in a glass bottle and letting it sit for a few hours - so good! In Celebration of Juneteenth |
LAST CHANCE to REGISTER for This Year's Live...Home Herbalist Series Starts June 3!June start of HHS! Don't delay in registering as classes start June 3 and you'll want to sign up for a remedy kit
early to ensure you get one and get it in time. 9 Classes total - running on almost consecutive Wednesday nights 6-9 pm eastern with a mid-summer break: June 3 - August 19.  In-person students spots in my Chichester classroom are almost full, but we plenty of space for folks who want to join us via zoom live
stream (and it's always available on-demand).
 Fascinated by plant medicine but not sure where to begin your herbal studies? Empower yourself in herbal medicine with the Home Herbalist Series. In these nine classes you will learn core body systems, primary medicinal remedies and key concepts of herbal medicine.  Each class covers a body system and at least one herbal remedy.  Learn how to use herbs and diet along with
lifestyle changes to bring the body back into balance. Common health concerns will also be covered. Â 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:Â 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  Plus 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.  Custom payment plans available by request. Limited scholarships available for online students. See forms at the bottom of the linked page below.  Also: We also now have optional remedy kits available through First Curve Apothecary here (order by May 22 for arrival by class 1; later orders will arrive later)  Maria's Community Classes & EventsLAST CALL:Â
Delicious Backyard Herbal Healing Teas and DrinksWith Herbalist & Author Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG) Thursday, May 28, 6-7:30 pm IN
PERSON at Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH
in their Chosen Vale Performance Center Get inspired by medicinal herbs you can grow in your garden and how to turn them into delicious hot and iced teas, herbal seltzers, and refreshing cold water infusions! Maria will share some of her favorite herbs, the various ways each can be enjoyed for health, cautions, and recipe ideas. $25 Register here.  NH Herbal Network’s Herb & Garden Daywith me and other Local Herbalists Saturday, June 6, all day IN PERSON at a NEW LOCATIONÂ
Forest Society, 54 Portsmouth St. CONCORD, NH LOVE this event! Join me for workshops, herbal artisan fair, food, and more. I will be there teaching and selling my books, of course! Plus so many other wonderful local teachers and herbal vendors. Super affordable especially if you get your tickets in advance. You can also just shop that day (no workshops) for $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit our local herbal org in supporting community building and herbal
education in NH. Â From Harvest to Bottle:Â
Herbal Remedy Making Activity Class with MariaThursday, July 30, 6-8 pm In Person at Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH
in their Chosen Vale Performance Center Your garden is likely at its peak right now and you might be wondering: What can I do with all those wonderful culinary and medicinal plants to enjoy them all winter long? In this remedy demo
class, Maria will share her favorite home apothecary techniques to dry herbs and make herbal extracts with fresh or dry plants including alcohol-based tinctures, vinegars, glycerites, honey, and oxymel. She’ll demonstrate various techniques, provide recipes, share storage tips, and you’ll have the opportunity to make an extract jar to bring home. $75  Register Here.  Maria will also be at these AWESOME August Herb Conferences:  In Autumn, the Advanced Clinical & Assessment Series resumes with more fantastic classes - so many wonderful guest teachers - all available for drop-in
students and series registrations and details here. Â Order signed copies of my books shipped to you (within the USA) here including a bonus discount for folks ordering my latest books direct through me or catch me at an in-person class or event! Buying
from the author always supports our work best. But... Â Local folks can also pick up signed copies at Gibson's Bookstore in downtown Concord NH while supplies last. Alchemy & Herbs in Exeter, NH Â is also well stocked with signed copies of my books! Â And of course you can check your local bookstore, Â order on Amazon and other online sellers. Â No matter where you buy your book, Herbal Gut Health has a free mini on-demand online course access included with your purchase - details here. |
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