The Herbal Apprentice
Learn to Make Your Own Herbal Remedies, One Month at a Time
Two ways to become a herbal apprentice from your own kitchen table — a hands-on subscription box, or a handwritten letter from me. Either way, you'll learn a new remedy every month.
Hi, I'm Louise — a medical herbalist with 30 years in clinical practice at Oswestry Herbarium. This is where I share what I know with you, one herb at a time.
Herbalism isn't something you read about. It's something you do.
Every month, I send you everything you need to make one traditional or modern herbal remedy with your own hands — plus the story of the herb behind it, and how herbalists have used it for generations. No experience needed. Just a hob, a spare hour, and a bit of curiosity.
The Herbal Apprentice Box
Everything you need to make one herbal remedy at home — I pack it myself, delivered to your door.
- All the herbs, oils, wax and paraphernalia for that month's recipe
- Jars or bottles to make and store your remedy in
- A beautifully printed recipe card, made to be kept and used again
- My notes on what the month's herb is for, how to use it, and safety information
- Occasionally, a fun activity to enjoy alongside the herb
The Herbal Snail Mail Club
A letter from me, and small treasures from the hedgerow, through your letterbox.
- A personal, handwritten letter from me
- A recipe card focused on that month's herb
- Pressed flowers, handmade stickers, bookmarks and other postable treasures — different every month
- The story and uses of a new herb each time
How it works
Choose your subscription
The hands-on box, the snail mail letters, or both — cancel any time.
It lands on your doormat
Each month brings a new herb, a new recipe, and everything you need to explore it.
Make, learn, and keep
Follow the recipe card, learn the herb's story, and build a little apothecary of your own.
Who it's for
Anyone who wants to understand what's really in their medicine cabinet — from complete beginners to enthusiastic budding herbalists. A lovely thing to do with children, and just as loved by adults doing it solo.
Questions, answered
Do I need any experience with herbalism?
None at all. I write clear notes for every box and letter explaining what the month's herb is for and how to use it, alongside safety information — written for complete beginners as well as enthusiastic apprentices.
What's the difference between the two subscriptions?
The Herbal Apprentice Box is hands-on: you'll actually make a remedy each month with the herbs, jars and tools I send. The Snail Mail Club is for reading, learning and collecting — a letter, a recipe card, and pressed treasures through the post, without the making.
Can children take part?
Yes. Both subscriptions are suitable from age 7 with adult assistance, and many families do them together.
Do you post outside the UK?
I currently post the Herbal Apprentice Box within the UK only. The Snail Mail Club I can post internationally — postage cost to be confirmed at sign-up.
Can I cancel any time?
Yes, both subscriptions can be cancelled whenever you like.
Ready to become an apprentice?
Choose your subscription and I'll get your first herb on its way.