The Alchemist's Journal

Summer Solace – A Herbal Tea Blending Workshop

Summer Solace – A Herbal Tea Blending Workshop

As summer reaches its height, our bodies and spirits often long for stillness—a way to cool the fire and return to centre. The Summer Solace workshop hosted by Alchemilla Herbcraft is...

Summer Solace – A Herbal Tea Blending Workshop

As summer reaches its height, our bodies and spirits often long for stillness—a way to cool the fire and return to centre. The Summer Solace workshop hosted by Alchemilla Herbcraft is...

Alchemilla herbcraft founder Shannon Karpinski at a local craft market

Meet the Founder: Shannon Karpinski of Alchemil...

In a quiet corner of the world where the wild things grow and ancient wisdom still whispers through the leaves, you’ll find Shannon Karpinski—herbalist, ritualist, and founder of Alchemilla Herbcraft....

Meet the Founder: Shannon Karpinski of Alchemil...

In a quiet corner of the world where the wild things grow and ancient wisdom still whispers through the leaves, you’ll find Shannon Karpinski—herbalist, ritualist, and founder of Alchemilla Herbcraft....

Herbs for the New Moon in Gemini

Herbs for the New Moon in Gemini

As the New Moon graces the skies in Gemini today, we’re gifted a potent moment to plant seeds of intention around communication, learning, adaptability, and connection. Gemini, ruled by Mercury,...

Herbs for the New Moon in Gemini

As the New Moon graces the skies in Gemini today, we’re gifted a potent moment to plant seeds of intention around communication, learning, adaptability, and connection. Gemini, ruled by Mercury,...

Herbal Energetics 101

Herbal Energetics 101

Herbal Energetics 101 offers a foundational look at the traditional concept of herbal energetics—the hot, cold, dry, and moist qualities that influence how herbs interact with the body. Rather than...

Herbal Energetics 101

Herbal Energetics 101 offers a foundational look at the traditional concept of herbal energetics—the hot, cold, dry, and moist qualities that influence how herbs interact with the body. Rather than...

A Ritual for Grief: Soothing the Heart with Herbal Tea

A Ritual for Grief: Soothing the Heart with Her...

This gentle, heart-soothing tea blend is crafted for moments of grief—whether from personal loss, heartbreak, or the weight of collective sorrow. In this blog post, we explore the healing benefits...

A Ritual for Grief: Soothing the Heart with Her...

This gentle, heart-soothing tea blend is crafted for moments of grief—whether from personal loss, heartbreak, or the weight of collective sorrow. In this blog post, we explore the healing benefits...

Tending the Inner Garden

Tending the Inner Garden

As the earth begins to thaw and bloom, spring invites us to clear out what’s stagnant and tend to our inner garden. This post offers gentle, herbal ways to support...

Tending the Inner Garden

As the earth begins to thaw and bloom, spring invites us to clear out what’s stagnant and tend to our inner garden. This post offers gentle, herbal ways to support...