Ramblewood Herbals. Benna Keoghoe, Registered Herbal Practitioner

08/14/2025

I wrote a little something in this month's , for and the experience I'm hosting at and
Spending time outside and intentionally with plants can affect health in a myriad of ways.

07/18/2025

Working with plants closely, hands on and with your senses creates a lasting memory and an embodied awareness.
The focus of Botanical Medicine in the Annapolis Valley is on the senses, what we can learn from the plants themselves and how this may help us.

Looking forward to guiding you through this process of embodied plant discovery this Saturday from 10:30am-12:30pm in

07/04/2025

There's an upcoming 2 hour version of Botanical Medicine in the Annapolis Valley coming up on Tuesday from 1-3pm! If you'd like to book your ticket pop over to https://www.foodartnature.ca/experiences/botanical-medicine-in-the-annapolis-valley I hope to see you there! Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

06/11/2025

So many wonderful experiences to partake in!

05/13/2024

Delighting in dandelions. 🌼
I know there are still going to be people wondering, why would I delight in a 'w**d' that's so hard to remove? 😍

I'm guessing that in the case you haven't been introduced to them yet. Here's a little sneak peek: All parts of dandelion are worked with. They are nutrient dense powerhouses with compounds that support the kidneys, liver, gallbladder and bowels in a way that relieve digestive issues, skin concerns, balance blood pressure, give you more energy, and support the immune system. 💚🏃‍♀️

They contain a latex that kills and removes warts, and are an incredible early source of food for pollinators. They help mine up nutrients from deep in the soil which helps other plants to thrive. Their roots also break up and aerate compacted soil and reduce erosion. This may come to a surprise to some, but they actually help a lawn grow! 🐝🌱🌼🌾

We will dive deeply into dandelions as one of the plants in the Mighty Minerals of May workshop THIS Sunday, May 19th.
You can learn which parts to use for what concern, how and when to harvest, and how to incorporate them into your diet and routine.

Click here to sign up, there are a couple of spots left! https://ramblewood-herbal-chocolates.square.site/product/MightyMineralsWorkshop/103


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05/02/2024

Heres to the glorious lichen and fern covered wizened Hawthornes in the UK. I swoon for them. Merry May Day/Beltane all. May we step into summer with restored energy and strength to care for each other and this beautiful earth.
From Dartmoor, Beltane 2023.

04/29/2024

The first ( ) harvest of the year, drying for a batch of deeply nourishing infused oil. This makes me oh so happy.

04/23/2024

This wee plate of vibrant plants were collected within 5 minutes outside in my yard. This created a to help me start my day on the right foot.

The next two months are so bountiful with common (many referred to as **ds)that pack a punch in terms of nutrient density. These wild edibles ad medicinal are a great source of the minerals that we are generally lacking in much of the food we eat.

During this 2.5 hour in person workshop, we will talk about the benefits of including wild spring greens and flowers in your . We will some and make a simple that participants will take home.

Click the link in my bio for more info and to sign up!





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04/18/2024

New Workshop in May!! The Mighty Minerals of May

Would you like to be able to step outside of your door for 5 minutes and return with some incredibly mineral dense, vibrant food from your yard?

The next two months are so bountiful with common wild edibles that pack a punch in terms of nutrient density. These wild edibles and medicinals are a great source of the minerals we are generally lacking in much of the food we eat.

I'm holding a 2.5 hour in person workshop where we will talk about the benefits of including wild spring greens (many of which are referred to as w**ds) in your kitchen routine. We will meet a few of these plants, harvest them and make a simple botanical vinegar, to take home.

Follow this link to find out more and sign up! https://mailchi.mp/47a20270b197/mighty-minerals-of-may

It's nice to be back!
Benna

Spring brings many nutrient dense wild edible plants that can be made into a nourishing, and mineral dense vinegar. We will meet and learn about 4-5 spring plants that you will likely find in your  yard or local park. Once we've harvested these plants, we will make a versatile botanical vinegar.

10/07/2023

Any tips for milk thistle seed extraction? The heads are vicious mighty fortresses. Very effective against predators like me. 😉

10/05/2023

There's self seeded 'wild' Holy Basil (Tulsi) all over our garden and field!
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