Inside an Herbalist’s Garden: Healing Herbs You Need to Know

What if the plants growing around you could transform your health, your kitchen, and even your outlook on life?

In this episode of the Green Living Now Podcast, I sit down with Heidi Schmidt—an experienced herbalist, naturalist, and herbal librarian—who has spent decades cultivating a deep relationship with plants.

From her early days at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary and Chicama Vineyards to running an organic nursery on Martha’s Vineyard, Heidi’s journey is filled with lessons on healing, sustainability, and living in harmony with nature.

Our conversation flows from inside Heidi’s herb- and apothecary-filled home to out in the garden among the living plants themselves—bringing her wisdom to life in the spaces where she works and teaches every day.

You’ll discover:

🌿 Why connecting with plants goes beyond medicine—it’s a way of life
🌿 How to make herbal remedies affordable and accessible in your own home
🌿 The healing properties of nettles, borage, rosemary, motherwort, and rose geranium
🌿 Tips for blending herbs safely alongside pharmaceuticals
🌿 How herbs support not just our bodies, but also community and the environment

If you’ve ever wanted to deepen your understanding of herbal medicine—or you’re curious about simple remedies that actually work—this conversation will inspire you to see the natural world with fresh eyes.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:55 Heidi's Herbal Journey
01:59 Starting the Herbal Shop
07:07 Teaching and Sharing Herbal Knowledge
10:05 From Vineyard to Vermont
15:44 Understanding Plants and Their Benefits
24:05 Effective Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments
25:04 Nettle: A Nutritional Powerhouse
27:56 Exploring Borage and Rosemary
31:27 Motherwort: The Nurturing Herb
33:12 Rose Geranium and Other Herbal Products
38:46 Guidance on Using Herbs with Pharmaceuticals
41:51 Workshops and Custom Herbal Blends
42:38 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Disclaimer: The views expressed are personal opinions and not medical advice. This content is for educational purposes only.

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