Rachel Jepson Wolf loves nothing more than bringing people and plants together. With a degree in environmental education and biology, Rachel spent years helping kids and adults fall in love with the natural world. In 2002 she founded LüSa Organics, a botanical body care company, and more recently began leading in-person herbal retreats for adults and children. She is also the author of Herbal Adventures, a family-friendly exploration of herbs and the wonderful things you can make with them. Today Rachel lives with her husband, Pete, and their two children, Lupine and Sage, on a wonderfully weedy homestead in rural Wisconsin. Her days are spent writing, foraging, playing with plants, and homeschooling her kids. Find Rachel online at [...], where she blogs about herbs, farm, and family; or explore her herbal body care line at [...].

Introduction

Spring
Spring Equinox: The World Awakens!
Branches in Bloom
Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt
Bedding for the Birds
Lilac Soda Syrup
Neighborhood Bouquet Surprises
Herbal First-Aid Balm
Planting Trees
Candied Violets
Wild Spring Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Rose and Cardamom Herbal Tea
A Springtime Flower Festival
Wild and Tame Tea Sandwiches
Violet Shortbread Cookies
Weaving Flower Crowns
Teacup Fairy Gardens

Summer
Summer Solstice: Season of Plenty
Rose Petal Honey
Dragonfly Wings
Lemon Balm Ice Pops
Backyard Campout
Homemade Ice Cream with Summer Berries
Nature Exploration Pack
Build a Mud Kitchen
Waterside Potluck Party
Summer Flower Bunting
Rain Painting
Local Food Potluck
Bark-and-Leaf Boat Regatta
Giant Bubbles

Autumn
Autumn Equinox: Preparing for Winter
Mulled Cider
Spiced Honey
Homemade Applesauce
Planting Bulbs
Create an Autumn Rainbow
Felted Acorn Necklaces
Waxed Leaf Garland
Gratitude Tree
Bountiful Harvest Exchange
Decorative Lanterns and Candle-Lit Lantern Walk
Bonfire Bread
Baked Apples
Autumn Abundance Exchange

Winter
Autumn Equinox: Lean Days or a Long Rest
Winter Stargazing
Pinecone Bird Feeders
Beeswax Candles
Night Vision Flashlight
Scented Play Dough
Homemade Eggnog
Maple Lollipops
Ice Lanterns
Build a Snow Fort
Maple Snow
Folded Window Stars
Dried Citrus Garland
A Celebration of Light
Moonlit Night Walk
A Winter Bonfire
Wishes for the Coming Year

Resources
Recommended Reading
Gratitude
About the Author
Index