Herbalists Without Borders: Gulf Coast Chapter

03/24/2026

We are here at Saint August Maison for our Community Plant Share & Hurricane Relief Drive 🌿

We have free plants to share, a raffle, and a variety of starters and seeds available for purchase. Perfect for gardeners at any stage.

All proceeds from sales and raffle entries will go directly toward our hurricane preparedness and disaster relief efforts, helping us build and distribute supply kits to support families and communities when they need it most.

Huge shout out and Thank you to Green Oaks Apothecary, Olde Towne Chiropractic and Wellness, Perino's Garden Center, The Salad Station - Slidell, Christina’s Therapeutic Touch, Ricca's Architectural Sales, and Integrative Warrior Assistance for their generous donations!

Come connect, grow, and give back with us 💚

03/23/2026

Just a small snippet of some curated seed packet kits we've put together for tomorrow's Community Plant Share & Hurricane Relief Drive! Shown here are: Salsa, Salsa Verde, and Garden Salad kits! Big shout out to Green Oaks Apothecary for their generous donation of vegetable seeds for tomorrow's event!

See you all tomorrow at 11 at Saint August Maison!

03/23/2026

Prepping these cherry tomatoes for new homes 🌱
Come out tomorrow and support our Herbalists Without Borders fundraiser Community Plant Share & Hurricane Relief Drive. We will have plants and seeds for sale, along with a raffle from some amazing local businesses! Loving seeing community care in action 💚

03/16/2026

Hey everyone! 🌱

As part of our Community Plant Share & Hurricane Relief Drive we’re also collecting supplies to help families prepare for hurricane season.

If you’re planning to come out to the plant share, we’d love it if you brought a small donation item for hurricane preparedness. We’ll be collecting items through May 15, then putting together preparedness kits that will be given out on May 23, right before hurricane season kicks off.

Items we’re looking for for family preparedness kits:
• Non-perishable food
• Flashlights
• Batteries
• Portable phone chargers / power banks
• First aid supplies
• Hygiene items (soap, toothpaste, wipes, etc.)
• Baby supplies (diapers, wipes, formula)
• Tarps or work gloves
• Water purification tablets or small water filters
• Duffel bags, backpacks, or sturdy bags to put supplies in

Items for animal kits:
• Pet food (dry or canned)
• Small bags of treats
• Collapsible water/food bowls
• Leashes, harnesses, or slip leads
• Kennels or carriers (if possible)
• Pet waste bags
• Pet wipes or grooming wipes
• Towels or small blankets

If you’ve been through storms before, what items do you always make sure to have ready? Drop them in the comments so we can build a bigger list together.

03/09/2026

🌿Community Plant Share & Hurricane Preparedness Drive🌿

The Herbalists Without Borders – Gulf Coast Chapter will be hosting a Community Plant Share on March 24th at Saint August Maison, and we would love for you to join us!

Thanks to a generous donation, we currently have 22 cucumber starter plants available to share with the community. We are also hoping to have cherry tomato plants and other starters available as well. These plants are free to anyone who would like one while supplies last, and donations to support our ongoing community efforts are always appreciated.

For those who prefer to start from seed, we will also have a variety of seeds available for purchase, including medicinal herbs, fruits and vegetables, for anyone interested in beginning or expanding a garden this season.

Herbalists Without Borders is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to community herbalism, education, and mutual aid. Our Gulf Coast chapter works to strengthen community resilience by sharing herbal knowledge, plant resources, and supporting disaster preparedness initiatives.

🌱 Hurricane Disaster Kit Drive

From now through May 15th, we are collecting donations for Hurricane Disaster Relief Kits that we plan to assemble and distribute on May 23rd, ahead of the heart of hurricane season.

We will be preparing:
• General disaster support kits
• Pet-centered kits

If you would like to donate supplies or contribute toward these kits, please reach out or bring donations with you to the event.

Thank you for supporting community herbalism, preparedness, and mutual aid. Sharing plants, seeds, and resources helps grow stronger and more resilient communities. 🌿

11/15/2025

I am super excited for this upcoming roundtable!

Introducing our NEW HWB Roundtable Case Study Series!

We’re excited to launch a new live learning experience where herbalists come together to explore real-world clinical cases — diving into assessment, formulation, and herbal strategies through open discussion and shared insight.

Join us for our next roundtable:
Monday, November 18 | 5–6 PM ET

Herbal Approach to Autoimmune Support
with Petra Sovcov, DNM, CHT – HWB Board Co-Chair & Clinical Herbalist

Live via Zoom | FREE for HWB members | Suggested donation for non-members

Autoimmune conditions are complex and often deeply personal. In this interactive case study, Petra will introduce her 9 Pillars of Inflammation framework — a holistic model for understanding and supporting autoimmune imbalance. Together, we’ll explore herbal formulation, root causes, and how to provide client-centered care in chronic inflammatory cases.

Learn to assess systemic imbalances
Explore herbal strategies for support
Engage in a collaborative roundtable discussion
Earn 1 CEU hour & certificate + get slides and handouts

Join us, learn from peers, and grow your practice through community education and clinical conversation.

Register now: https://zurl.co/JLcZ9

10/16/2025

🌿 Join Us in Slidell for Our November Community Gathering! 🌿

Each month, Herbalists Without Borders: Gulf Coast Chapter gathers to connect, collaborate, and grow together in the spirit of community care and health justice. 💚

These gatherings are open to everyone! Herbalists, gardeners, holistic practitioners, doulas, healers, and anyone who believes in accessible, community-based wellness.

We’ll be sharing updates from our local chapter, planning herbal projects, free clinic days and outreach efforts. We will also be exploring ways to bring herbal and holistic support to those in need across the Gulf Coast.

Whether you’re deeply rooted in herbalism or simply curious about holistic living, your voice and presence are welcome here. Together, we can cultivate a healthier, more connected community, one gathering at a time. 🌱

08/18/2025

You still have time to REGISTER!
Community Models for Disaster Relief
📅 Tuesday, August 19 | 🕓 4pm CT
💻 Free for HWB Members | Sliding Scale Donation for Nonmembers
1 Hour Continuing Education

Join us for an in-depth look at how herbalists and wellness practitioners can design and implement community-centered disaster relief models that are collaborative, culturally responsive, and rooted in mutual aid.

We’ll explore real-world examples of pop-up clinics, wellness support stations, mobile response, and long-term resilience strategies that empower communities during and after crises. We are going to look at different scenarios and how you can evaluate your community and be more prepared.

Whether you're new to disaster relief or looking to refine your community care approach, this webinar will offer practical tools and inspiration. We will have downloadables and tools for you to take and use in your work.

👉 Register at: https://zurl.co/hseVU

08/03/2025

Anyone growing muscadine grapes or interested in learning more about this fruit crop is invited to attend the Muscadine Field Day, hosted on Aug. 28 by Mississippi State University in Carriere!

The event takes place in the vineyard at the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station’s McNeill Unit. The event begins at 9 a.m. with an hour of instruction and questions and answers.

Eric Stafne, MSU Extension Service fruit crop specialist and MAFES researcher, is coordinating the event. He and Patricia Knight, director of horticulture research at the MAFES South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station in Poplarville, will welcome attendees on behalf of MSU. Blair Sampson, an entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Agriculture Research Service, will discuss the threat of the spotted lanternfly. Then, Jermaine Perier, an MSU Extension entomologist, will discuss vineyard insect management.

Jenny Ryals, an MSU doctoral student in horticulture, will give an overview of the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program, and Haley Williams, an MSU doctoral student in horticulture, will discuss wine blends with fruit.

At 10 a.m., guests can explore the MSU vineyard on their own, tasting and gathering fruit to take home in the bag provided. Stafne will discuss passionfruit production, Ryals will demonstrate planting a grapevine, and Williams will answer questions about enology and winemaking equipment.

There is no cost to attend this event. Registration begins on-site at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event. The McNeill Unit is located at 7 Ben Gill Road, Carriere, Mississippi, across the road from Jack’s Fish House on Highway 11.