Erin began her journey with medicinal plants in 2007 when she worked on an organic veggie farm and learned that the weeds were not only edible but delicious and nutritious as well! Since then she has been creating herbal formulas for her family and community. Her work is informed by years of self-study, her clinical internship at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, numerous friends and listening deeply to Nature and Spirit.

We believe that in order to sustainably harvest wild growing plants and fungi, we must treat them as friends. We learn their life cycles, their preferences and gratefully ask for their help in nourishing and healing our bodies. The only wild plants and fungi you will find in our formulas are those that are locally abundant and gathered by us by hand. Our goal is to ensure the abundance of these generous beings for untold generations to come.

We choose to grow the herbs we formulate with so that we can work with them in their freshest, most vital state. It also allows us to ensure the highest quality + potency in our products. Here Elfi taste-tests elderberries to make sure they are sweet and ripe for our kid-approved Elder Berry Syrup.

In addition to extracting the physical constituents of medicinal plants, we also create flower essences to tap into their subtle yet powerful life force. Creating flower essences is a deeply personal and spiritual practice which we are honored to share. Many of our formulas incorporate flower essences to elevate the intention of the offering. We feel the difference and trust you will, too.

At Goldenrose Gardens we work the land by hand to minimize detrimental tilling and compaction. We grow cover crops to replenish nutrients and organic matter. We strive to work at a scale that allows us to create efficient systems that minimize our impact on the Earth and yield potent herbs. Here Leif sows peas and oats on a new field in early Spring.

Erin is passionate about connecting people and plants. Since 2015, Erin has been co-leading wild edibles + medicinal weed walks in the Hardwick area. And as part of the grassroots group The Swap Sisters, she helps organize seasonal seed + plant swaps, skill shares and workshops focused on making herbal remedies and building local food sovereignty. Please get in touch if you are interested in learning more or if you’d like Erin to lead a plant walk in your area.