Join herb farmer Jenny Hauf of Muddy River Herbals for an evening of crafting herbal steams, scrubs, and salves that nourish your skin and body while using up the spoils of your herb garden (or CSA share!). Register here!

Join Jenny at Heirloom New England in Norfolk on Saturday, April 13th to learn how to create your own herb garden. Are you longing for a space filled with plants beautifully suited to your senses, teapot, and local wildlife alike? No matter what room you have—be it a large backyard or lone windowsill—this class will give you the tools you need to transform it into a panoply of delights. Join Jenny Hauf, owner of Muddy River Herbals, as we discuss garden planning and design by taking inspiration from the ancient monastic gardens of Europe, the clever urban jungles that bring joy and greenery to nooks and crannies throughout our ever-growing cities, and so much in-between. We will also dig into a wide variety of species and cultivars that will thrive in an array of light and soil conditions. We hope to see you there! Register here.

In this evening of botanical appreciation and craft we will explore the many ways that herbs can be blended into teas and worked for pleasure and wellness. Under the guidance of plants such as Rose, Peppermint, and Nettle we’ll dive into an array of subjects on how to make herbal teas, from steeping times, temperatures, safety concerns and more. You’ll also learn how to create a blend of your own to take home with you. Register here!

DIRECTIONS:

This class will be taught at the Waltham Public Library as part of their Winter Solstice programming. The library is located at 735 Main St. in Waltham and the class is being held in the lecture hall.

RSVP here!

REGISTER HERE!

In this evening of botanical appreciation and craft we will explore the many ways that herbs can be blended into cocktails and mocktails to delight your senses and support your system, with a focus on drinks perfect for the cold weather and holiday season!

Preregistration required. Limited seating available. Price is $60/person.

Questions? Contact Steph at stephjgillette@gmail.com.

Do you like to plan your gifts ahead of time? Did you just have one of those weeks where you need to treat yourself to recoup? Cambridge Naturals is here to support you with a night of sipping and shopping at their Boston Landing location, and 20% off of your whole purchase RSVP and learn more about this free event here!

Join us at the historic Norfolk Grange for a cheerful market filled with baked goods, ceramics, handcrafted jewelry, and a panoply of botanical delights. We’ll be there with salves, teas, tinctures, houseplants, zines, and more!

Join us at the historic Norfolk Grange for a cheerful market filled with baked goods, ceramics, handcrafted jewelry, and a panoply of botanical delights. We’ll be there with salves, teas, tinctures, houseplants, zines, and more! Afterwards we invite you to join us at the (free!) grand opening of our new favorite place in town, the magnificent Norfolk Creative Co-op.

At this event every gift that you buy benefits local, national, and international groups that bring good and justice to the world. Among the many organizations present at this event are Heifer International, A Thread of Hope (which benefits female artisans from Guatemala), and Folk Art Mavens (which supports Palestinian refugee women). We will be donating 10% of our proceeds to the United Plant Savers, a wonderful non-profit that works to protect threatened and endangered populations of wild medicinal herbs throughout the United States and Canada. We hope that you can join us! Learn more here.

REGISTER HERE!

Herbs, including those that grow at Bird Park, can be used to make delicious medicinal drinks. If you enjoy a good mixed drink (with or without alcohol), but could use some inspiration and new ingredients, then this is the class for you! Tired moms may especially enjoy this evening with Jenny Hauf, owner of Muddy River Herbals, to learn how to use delectable herbs to make infused spirits and bitters. Get a grasp on how to make classic drinks like shrubs and sodas, and different ways of sweetening drinks without white sugar, such as honey-sweetened lemonade. This class takes place outside, near the Bird Park Office.

Preregistration required. Limited seating available. Price is $15/person (for members) and $25/person (for nonmembers). Details will be shared with registrants. 

Questions? Membership? Contact Maura (508-668-6136; mogara@thetrustees.org). For updates and announcements, please follow Bird Park programs on Facebook @friendsofbirdpark.

Join Jenny Hauf from Muddy River Herbals to learn how to turn herbs from your garden and landscape into your own drinks in this virtual hands-on workshop!

You'll come away knowing how to make a mojito, simple syrup, and blueberry pine shrub. Jenny will also discuss alcohol-free options so that you can treat everyone in your life to a beautifully crafted drink.

A limited amount of bunches of mojito mint and white pine will be available for purchase from Muddy River Herbals to use in the creation of your drinks. This will be listed as an ADD-ON in the ticketing area.

Learn more and register here!

Check off your holiday shopping lists at the Melrose Farmers' Market Indoor Harvest and Holiday Markets. Pick up locally produced/sourced fresh produce, breads, pasta, fish, meat, eggs, cheese, wine, cider, treats, handmade gifts, soaps, jewelry, and more! We’ll be there with all of our herbal goodies, from cocktail mixes to salves. We look forward to seeing you!

The 5th annual JP HOLIDAY FLEA is coming to the corner of Centre and Eliot Street in the heart of Jamaica Plain! We're back with our usual selection of multicultural artists, non-profits and small businesses covering everyone on your holiday gift list this season!

You’ll find…

art ● records ● plants ● clothing repair and alterations ● jewelry ● rugs + textiles ● custom leatherwork ● handmade knits ● zines ● vintage clothing ● handmade woodwork ● herbal wellness ● books ● handmade pottery ● succulents ● prints ● pipes ● candles ● home decor ● skincare ● crystals ● antiques ● organic dog/cat treats & more!

See you there!

Lincoln Elementary is hosting their Annual Lincoln School Home for the Holidays Craft Fair during the city‑wide Home for the Holidays event! We’ll be there with piping hot Massachusetts cider and all of our holiday goods, from cocktail mixes to salves. Come on over and support local businesses while checking off your list!

Come out and shop local at the first annual Hyde Park Holiday Shopping Stroll! Tierney Realty Group, Cleary Square Eyecare, Antonio's Bacaro and the Switch will all be hosting local vendors with a wide array of products for you to get all your holiday shopping done in the wonderful Hyde Park neighborhood! We’ll be there with piping hot Massachusetts cider and all of our holiday goods, from cocktail mixes to salves. See you there!

Join us for an HERBSTALK holiday event on Saturday, November 30th from 11am - 5pm at The Armory in Somerville, MA.

The Wintergreen Market features handcrafted herbal products and gifts, music, and educational demonstrations on herbal projects.

SHOP for botanical crafts, winter teas, herbal products, and natural body care items.

LEARN how to make useful and fun herbal projects at home when you stop in to one of our educational demonstrations.

This event is FREE and all are welcome! Kick off the holiday season with us during one of our most beloved markets of the year. 

Join us for a market brimming with herb-infused lemonades, drinks made to order, freshly-picked herbs, and a community of wonderful vendors selling everything from local apples to homemade tamales. See you there!

Join us for a market brimming with herb-infused lemonades, drinks made to order, freshly-picked herbs, and a community of wonderful vendors selling everything from local apples to freshly baked bread. See you there!

Join us for a market brimming with herb-infused lemonades, drinks made to order, freshly-picked herbs, and a community of wonderful vendors selling everything from local apples to freshly baked bread. See you there!

Join us for a market brimming with herb-infused lemonades, drinks made to order, freshly-picked herbs, and a community of wonderful vendors selling everything from local apples to freshly baked bread. See you there!

Join folk herbalist & writer Maribeth Helen for an afternoon in communion with Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as Tulsi or Holy Basil. The plants have an incredible amount of wisdom to share with us when we create the space to slow down and listen. We will gather together to learn from the spirit of Tulsi through meditation, a gentle, but powerful, way to connect with the energy and wisdom of the plants. We will sip tea, listen in, share our experiences, and Maribeth with talk about the historical, medicinal, energetic, and spiritual uses of Holy Basil. Tulsi grows abundantly on the farm so we will have the pleasure of getting to know this plant in person.

Registration is required for this event. Space is limited so we encourage you to sign up now!

Join us at one of our favorite FREE events of the year! We’ll be vending all day and Jenny will be teaching a class on creating your own urban herb garden at two. Learn more here!

You can find all of your favorite vendors right downtown at the Melrose Family YMCA for our March 31st Pop-Up market. A big thank you to the Melrose Family YMCA for generously providing the space. What an amazing partnership!

$10 SNAP match will be provided at all our markets.

Please help us spread the word. Come shop for meals for the week and gifts, bring your friends, neighbors, and family. All are welcome!

Join Jenny for this FREE primer on five of the best herbs for welcoming spring with vibrancy and health. You’ll get to know a few of the healing plants that abound in our landscape, such as chickweed, nettle, and dandelion. Registration is not required for this event—just come and sample some wonderful teas made with Simpson Spring’s own delicious spring water!

This workshop is a part of the Saturday Market, a weekly Easton tradition bringing together farmers, bakers, artisans, and local entrepreneurs at the oldest (and most charming) bottling plant in the US. Come for the herb talk, stay for the locally grown and handmade goods! Learn more here.

Come spend your Saturday morning with us at Sons of Italy in Roslindale ! You'll find all your favorite Muddy River Herbals products, including shrubs, salves, and non-alcoholic bitters, as well as our fellow vendors' local produce, meat, honey, pasta, and more. See you there!

Are you longing for an herb garden filled with beautiful and aromatic plants well-suited to both your teapot and the wildlife in your neighborhood? No matter what space you have, whether it's a backyard, windowsill, or fire escape, this class will give you the tools you need to have an herb garden gorgeously suited to your space.

Join Jenny Hauf, owner of Muddy River Herbals, as we discuss garden planning and design, taking inspiration from the ancient monastic gardens of Europe to the clever urban jungles that bring joy and greenery to the nooks and crannies throughout our ever-growing cities.

Go here to register and learn more! Please note that attendees need to sign up ahead of time and that tickets will not be sold at the door.

Join us at Sons of Italy Roslindale from 10:00am - 2:00pm for fresh local produce, meat, fish, honey, pasta, tamales, specialty vinegars & other botanicals, pottery, and so much more!

Sons of Italy includes a bar, so you can enjoy beverages like a spiked hot cider while you shop the vendors inside during the cold winter months. Explore the many wonderful shops and restaurants of Roslindale Village on your way home from the market!

Join us at Sons of Italy Roslindale from 10:00am - 2:00pm for fresh local produce, meat, fish, honey, pasta, tamales, specialty vinegars & other botanicals, pottery, and so much more!

Sons of Italy includes a bar, so you can enjoy beverages like a spiked hot cider while you shop the vendors inside during the cold winter months. Explore the many wonderful shops and restaurants of Roslindale Village on your way home from the market!

You can find all of your favorite vendors right downtown at the Melrose Family YMCA for our February 10th Pop-Up market. We have the perfect gifts for your valentine, galetine, or palentine! The market is open from 10am-2pm.

A big thank you to the Melrose Family YMCA for generously providing the space. What an amazing partnership!

*$10 SNAP match will be provided at all our markets, currently HIP will only be available at the Feb.10th market. 

Farm and Food Vendors at the Feb 10 market so far include:
Aaronap Cellars-melds tradition, art, & modern science to make innovative and unique wines using grapes & fruit from their own estate vineyard and partner vineyards & orchards in MA and beyond. 
Baer's Best Beans-New England-grown, dry beans, mostly heirloom varieties-only a few more chances to stock up on their 20 or so variety of beans. 
Beverly Bee's-Back for the indoor market! Market goers have been requesting their honey, lotions and candles! 
Boston Smoked Fish Co-Bringing you the highest quality smoked fish available using sustainably harvested fish, locally sourced ingredients & all natural preparation. Two words: Salmon Bacon. 
Carolyn's Farm Kitchen- New vendor! Farm Baking Mixes which pair with the growing seasons in New England. Also bringing Farmhouse Granola. Perfect gifts! 
END Bakery-Hailing from Somerville, but bringing the tastiest cupcakes, cookie bars, and whoopie pies!
Fabian's European Pastries-Dutch pastries made locally
Fork on A Road-Market Meal Packages curated by Suman and straight from our farmers and market vendors. Plus her homemade Chutneys. 
Hannah's Herbals-Personal care and dried herbal teas
Kim Gregory/Pure Pastry-an organic baking company using local and sustainable ingredients. They cater to food allergies by providing gluten free pastry as well as vegan and dairy free.
Koshari Mama-Your lunch is covered! Koshari is a lentil rice pasta dish topped with fried onions, chickpeas and sauces. AMAZING
Laszlo Family Farm-Back for our winter markets! Small batch, high quality dog food, treats and more,
Moonlight Farm-Our amazing Upton Family-farm bringing chicken, pork, sausages, and eggs
Muddy River Herbals-Tea blends, salves, tinctures, ointments, shrubs, oxymels, freshly-squeezed herbal lemonade, fresh and dried herbs.
Muddy Water Coffee Roasters-Organic, non-gmo, small batch hand roasted coffee, right here in New England! Look for the truck out front or inside with the vendors.
Oakdale Farm-Produce farm that farms organically. Tons of winter veggies! 
Roberto's Seafood-fresh fish picked up that morning and sold to you at a great price. 
Seven Hills Pasta-Back this market! Locally made dried pasta from Melroseand homemade tomato sauces straight from their farm in Rutland. 
Shady Pine Farm-grass-fed beef, lamb and chicken, prepared sausages, eggs, and a meat share. 
Smith's Country Cheese-Mass made Gouda, Havarti, and Cheddar cheeses. A market favorite! 
Sweet Lydia's- Handcrafted Confections that make perfect gifts! 
The Bread Shop-locally made breads, scones and cookies.

Artisans and Personal Care Products: 
Bathbomba Mama-Cute bath bombs, scrubs, and soaps made by a local Melrose mom! 
Brooklyn James-Kid's jewelry 
Castle Corner Creations- Local, handmade Soy Candles and Handmade Soaps. 
Fire Garden Pottery- unique high fire stoneware pottery. Really beautiful and practical pottery. 
Hola Mama Bowtique- Trendy and stylish clippies and headbands for babies and moms too.
Johnnie Johnnie Goods-Adult and children's jewelry and accessories specifically leather earrings and paracord bracelets. 
Mindful Mittens-creating upcycled wool mittens.
Sarah's Originals-Cute handmade placemats, books, gifts and more. 
Sasquatch Woodworks-Live edge homegoods - creative inlays & Lichtenberg burns. Tables, trays, wine holders & more!
Tree House Farms-Wool dryer balls, felted seasonal decorations (bunting and wreaths), farm animal rag dolls
Trows Treasures -Herbal eye pillows, medicinal salves, pain salve, migraine salve, bug balm, dream salve, catnip toys, essential oil roll ons and sprays 
Ugly Baby Soap Co.-all natural soap, soap accessories, lip balm, bath salts, & skin creams

Please help us spread the word. Come shop for meals for the week and gifts, bring your friends, neighbors, family. All are welcome!

Show some love to local stores and artists and get the sweetest gifts for your loved ones!  Come ship Emily & Addie, Muddy River Herbals, Blue Tapestry Threads, Hip to Heart, Beauty Counter and Monarch Studio V-Day play dough kits!  There will be a valentines day craft to keep the kids busy while you shop!