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 23, 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.
Your Host
Michelle Spalding is a clinical herbalist and holistic health coach with over 1,800 hours of formal training in Western herbalism, vitalist philosophy, and holistic coaching. She is a lifelong plant lover and the founder of Wild Thistle Herbs and Alchemy in Waco, Texas.
Michelle brings a warm, down-to-earth approach to everything she teaches. She believes herbalism does not have to be complicated or intimidating. A cup of tea, a little plant knowledge, and a room full of curious people is honestly one of her favorite things.
Her workshops are beginner-friendly, hands-on, and grounded in the idea that plants are for everyone. Whether you leave with a new skill, a deeper curiosity, or simply a better afternoon than you expected, that is a good day.
Michelle is a proud member of the American Herbalists Guild, Herbalists Without Borders, and the Flower Essence Society. She offers herbal consultations and holistic coaching both in person in Waco and via video for clients nationwide.