🌿 Welcome to The Herbal Schoolhouse Where Herbal Skills Take Root
My Journey into Herbalism
Hi, I’m Ann — herbalist, maker, and founder of Old School Herb Co.
My journey began years ago when I started searching for simpler, more natural ways to care for myself and my family. I was curious about how people in earlier generations used the plants around them — not just for the skin, but for daily wellness, home use, and self-reliance.
I started by learning about oils and butters, but soon found myself fascinated by the process of blending herbs into infused oils, balms, and teas. Each new project felt like opening a window into the past — a reminder that plants have always been part of how we live, nurture, and restore balance.
Before long, I was studying the art of making tinctures, glycerites, and herbal infusions, learning how to extract the unique qualities of each plant and work with them safely and effectively. Through a mix of online herbal courses, self-study, and hands-on experience, herbalism became not just a skill but a way of life.
Today, I use the things I make every day — for myself, my family, and the sheer joy of working with the plants that grow around me.
About The Herbal Schoolhouse
The Herbal Schoolhouse is a place to learn, explore, and reconnect with the traditional art of working with herbs.
Here, you’ll find:
🌿 Guidance on learning herbalism and understanding how herbs support balance in everyday life
🌱 Tips for gardening and wildcrafting local plants here in Western Colorado
🍵 How-tos for crafting herbal oils, balms, teas, and extracts
🌸 Inspiration for seasonal living and building a personal relationship with the plants around you
This space is meant for anyone who feels that tug toward the old ways — for beginners, curious learners, and anyone who wants to bring herbal knowledge back into daily life.
Learning and Living Closer to Nature
My hope is that The Herbal Schoolhouse helps you build confidence in your own herbal practice — whether that’s blending your first tea, learning to identify wild plants, or crafting something special from herbs you’ve grown or gathered yourself.
Through sharing what I’ve learned, I hope to pass on the “old school” values of simplicity, respect for nature, and mindful living. And if you ever need herbal creations made with the same care and tradition I teach here, you’ll find them at Old School Herb Co.
Thank you for joining me — I’m so glad you’re here. Together, let’s rediscover the wisdom of the plants and the joy of making herbal preparations with our own hands.
Welcome to The Herbal Schoolhouse. 🌼