Show Notes
For nearly forty years Suzanne Tabert has been teaching people to look out their back door instead of reaching for a bottle.
As a little girl in suburban Chicago she was already under the fir trees harvesting violets and baking tiny potatoes in a pit she dug herself. That same thread never broke.
Today she runs Cedar Mountain Herb School in North Idaho, writes books, and shows everyday families how the plants growing right where they live can gently support their bodies and spirits through every season.
The idea is refreshingly straightforward: your backyard, your woods, and your garden already hold exactly what you need … if you know how to see them and use them.
Nettles and dandelions for spring energy and cleansing. Hawthorn flowers when life feels in-between. Tulsi and motherwort when the to-do list feels bigger than you are. Roots and preserved herbs when the days grow short and you need deep nourishment.
The conversation feels like sitting on the porch with a wise friend who actually lives what she teaches. And right now, more and more families are quietly stepping outside, picking a few leaves, and noticing how much better they feel.
If you want simple, seasonal ways to support your family’s wellness without complicated protocols, this episode of The Coop is for you!
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