This week, we had the absolute honor of speaking with our friend, culture shaper, voice of the plants, and esteemed herbalist and author, Rosemary Gladstar. Rosemary is an inspiring figure in the herbal community and is a catalyst of plant powered action. Rosemary had founded schools, businesses (including Mountain Rose Herbs), herbal conferences (one of which is the upcoming International Herb Symposium), and organizations focused on the preservation of at-risk and endangered plants – such as Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary and United Plant Savers. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode as we chat about Rosemary’s upbringing, the importance of bringing community together towards action, her current favorite simple tea blend (listed below), and so much more. Rosemary’s Heartful Joy Tea Blend for lifting spirits: Hawthorn Lemon Balm St. John’s Wort Oats Roses Mix ingredients together and enjoy! Rosemary Gladstar is, literally, a star figure in the field of modern herbalism, internationally renowned for her technical knowledge and stewardship in the global herbalist community. She has been learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 40 years and is the author of eleven books.  Her work includes Medicinal Herbs: a Beginners Guide, Herbal Healing for Women, Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, and The Science and Art of Herbalism, an extensive in depth home study course. She is the Founding President of United Plant Savers and founder and past director of the International Herb Symposium. Follow Rosemary on Instagram Visit Rosemary’s website The Science and Art of Herbalism If you’d like to listen to more of Rosemary, check out the podcast links below: Community Herbalism: Cultivating Connections Pt. 1 | Rosemary Gladstar (Rerelease) Community Herbalism: Cultivating Connections Pt. 2 | Rosemary Gladstar (Rerelease) Watch Rosemary on our YouTube channel: Rosemary Gladstar’s Garden Wisdoms: Elderberry Medicine Rosemary Galdstar’s Garden Wisdoms: Shiitake Mushrooms Rosemary Gladstar’s Garden Wisdoms: Yarrow   Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com