In this season of waning days, goldenrod lights up meadows and fields with a refreshing blend of ruggedness and jubilation.

Glimmering sunshine,

In this season of waning days, goldenrod lights up meadows and fields with a refreshing blend of ruggedness and jubilation. As the landscape gently goes from green to gilded, a marvelous time in the medicine wheel of the year is upon us.

Depending on where you live, goldenrod may now be in full bloom glory or gussying up for its six-legged suitors— including monarch butterflies, praying mantises, and bright red ladybugs.

This is the herbal golden hour!

Late summer and fall is the time for gathering up the last blooms, berries, and fragrant leaves before cold weather arrives on a rustling wind; the moment when our medicine gives a final above-ground flourish before descending to the realm of roots.

Goldenrod is the herbal star of this show: it’s a premier ally for seasonal allergies, colds, flu, and urinary tract infections. It’s also a seasonal dye plant, pollinator mecca, and flavor-rich culinary and beverage herb.

We have the most extensive goldenrod library on the Interwebs!

Everything you need to identify, gather, and use glorious goldenrod is on our blog:

But first and foremost, go out and get to know goldenrod.

While you’re there, notice how the hummingbird moths and bees pay homage to every last parcel of pollen—they know how to have their nectar and drink it too.

Will you become an herbalist during this glimmering season?

If it’s time for you to learn what the medicine of the green (and golden) world has to offer, join us for an extraordinary exploration of healing plants and seasonal, sustainable herbalism.

Our Online Herbal Programs are 20% OFF until August 31st!

Take a peek at our course comparison chart to discover which program is right for you.

You’re cordially invited to drop in, receive a real-deal herbal education, and join an online learning community of herbalists and plant people. Over 8,500 students in 55+ countries have enrolled in our Online Herbal Courses. We’re excited to welcome our fall class!

Chestnut School manuals are now FREE for students in the US when you pay your tuition in full upfront for any of our Online Herbal Programs.

Not able to pay in full? We offer payment plans!

For students who enroll with the payment plan, tuition does not include the printed course manuals. However, the printed manuals may be ordered from our outside printing partner!

ALL students also receive a free electronic version of the manual immediately upon enrollment.

Fields alight with flowers,

Juliet and the entire Chestnut Team

P.S. Have a question or quandary?
Contact Christine or Melissa from our Student Services Team! They always have spot-on A’s for your burning Q’s, and can help you sort out any conundrums or queries.