Wild Weeds & Gentle Tonics for Springtime Vitality
After a long winter of heavier meals and less fresh produce, spring offers us a chance to reconnect with the nourishing green allies popping up all around us. Traditionally, spring tonics weren’t about “detoxing” but about building, replenishing, and supporting the body with the first vibrant weeds of the season.
In this workshop, we’ll explore plants like chickweed (Stellaria media), stinging nettles (Urtica dioica), cleavers (Galium aparine), and dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). These often-overlooked weeds were once treasured as the perfect addition to spring tables — providing fresh nutrition and gentle support after the cold months.
Together, we’ll talk about:
The history and tradition of spring tonics
How to identify, harvest, and prepare these nourishing plants
Simple ways to bring them into meals, teas, and everyday life
Why tonics are about building up, not breaking down
🌿 Each participant will also create their own spring tonic to take home — a seasonal reminder of the nourishment nature offers us this time of year.
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 6:00–8:30 PM
Location: Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy, Waco, TX
Cost: $34
For educational purposes only. This workshop is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
About Your Host
Michelle Spalding is a Clinical Herbalist, Holistic Coach, and lifelong plant lover dedicated to helping people reconnect with nature, intuition, and simple wellness practices. With years of training in herbalism and holistic healing, Michelle offers a supportive, down-to-earth approach that empowers others to care for themselves and their families in nourishing, sustainable ways. She believes herbalism doesn’t have to be complicated—and that a cup of tea and a walk with the plants can be transformational.