
About this podcast
The Herbalist’s Journal explores the stories behind the plants of the Northeast and beyond. Hosted by Celine Colbert, a forester and Master Arborist, each episode dives deep into one species—its botany, ecology, medicinal uses, and cultural history. From towering trees to hidden woodland herbs, discover how plants heal, harm, and inspire. The forest is speaking—let’s listen.
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The Herbalist's Journal
About this podcast
The Herbalist’s Journal explores the stories behind the plants of the Northeast and beyond. Hosted by Celine Colbert, a forester and Master Arborist, each episode dives deep into one species—its botany, ecology, medicinal uses, and cultural history. From towering trees to hidden woodland herbs, discover how plants heal, harm, and inspire. The forest is speaking—let’s listen.
Recent episodes
- The Paradox of Golden Ragwort8 Oct · 8 min
- Sweet Fern — The Dry Ground Healer1 Oct · 3 min
- Blue Vervain — The Tension Reliever24 Sept · 4 min
- Black Walnut — Medicine in the Shadow17 Sept · 5 min
- Sarsaparilla — The Woodland Tonic Root10 Sept · 4 min
- Golden Alexanders — Sunshine on the Forest Edge3 Sept · 4 min
- Solomon’s Plume — The Gentle Forest Tonic27 Aug · 4 min
- Wild Blueberry— The Woodland Jewel20 Aug · 4 min
- American Ginseng — The Forest’s Golden Root13 Aug · 5 min
- Goldenseal — The Golden Thread in the Understory6 Aug · 4 min