Herb & Forage

Herb & Forage Offering herbal classes, plant identification, cooking/baking, and holistic health consultations.

04/12/2026
Grape hyacinths are edible. True hyacinths are NOT edible. There is a difference in size, grape hyacinths are only a few...
04/08/2026

Grape hyacinths are edible.
True hyacinths are NOT edible.
There is a difference in size, grape hyacinths are only a few inches tall whereas hyacinths are usually more than 6 inches. Grape hyacinths have tiny round bell-shaped flowers. Hyacinths have pointy star-shaped flowers. Grape hyacinths smell sweet, hyacinths have a strong floral scent. Grape hyacinths contain anthocyanin which is pH reactive so when you add an acid such as lemon juice, it turns pink. You can use this to make magical drinks with grape hyacinth syrup or tea. Also great for making jelly.

The redbuds and magnolias are budding!😋 🌸
04/01/2026

The redbuds and magnolias are budding!
😋 🌸

Looking for a getaway?The Rookery Cottage is my home away from home. Nestled in the woods, the trail leads to Whiterock ...
03/28/2026

Looking for a getaway?

The Rookery Cottage is my home away from home. Nestled in the woods, the trail leads to Whiterock Conservancy which is one of the most beautiful places in Iowa!
Matt and Emily are gracious hosts with lots of suggestions for however you enjoy spending your time.

Spring is a great time to find mushrooms. In the summer, we love to canoe/kayak down the middle raccoon river.
And fall is a great time for star gazing around the campfire.
Reserve your own getaway as this place books up fast!

03/16/2026

We sure got lucky yesterday! The wind, rain and snow held off for the 1st plant walk of the year!

Ephemerals plants are short-lived species with a very fast life cycle, growing, flowering, and dying within a few weeks ...
03/13/2026

Ephemerals plants are short-lived species with a very fast life cycle, growing, flowering, and dying within a few weeks or a single season to exploit brief favorable conditions.
Check out www.herbanforage.com for upcoming opportunities to learn more about edible and medicinal plants in Iowa. Pictured one of my favorite edible ephemerals- Spring Beauties (Claytonia virginica) with trout lilies and mayapples in the background.

Everything is energy ⚡️
02/25/2026

Everything is energy ⚡️

We are starting plant identification walks in March this year!Get these dates on your calendar!Head to www.herbanforage....
02/15/2026

We are starting plant identification walks in March this year!
Get these dates on your calendar!
Head to www.herbanforage.com to register.
As always, two public plant walks a month, by donation, everyone welcome!

Sale! $33!12/13/25 DIY Lip Balm WorkshopRegister through www.herbanforage.com to get this great price! We will have fun ...
12/05/2025

Sale!
$33!
12/13/25 DIY Lip Balm Workshop
Register through www.herbanforage.com to get this great price!
We will have fun creating a few different lip balms and everyone will get some to take home and share!

Join me for a wonderful make and take gift workshop! 12/13/25 DIY Lip Balm Workshop We will create 2-3 lip balms and par...
12/02/2025

Join me for a wonderful make and take gift workshop! 12/13/25 DIY Lip Balm Workshop We will create 2-3 lip balms and participants will take home extras to share. All materials and recipes are included.

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