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Arizona-rooted herbal education and botanical experiences
Plant walks • Classes • Small-batch apothecary
In person • Online • Nationwide shipping

Desert Moon Botanicals Botanicals is a small-batch herbal apothecary and learning space rooted in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. I make botanical products in small batches, choosing herbs carefully and working with traditional preparation methods. I also teach herbal classes and workshops and lead guided plant walks throughout the Sonoran Desert and beyond. Based in Gilbert, Arizona. Products ship nationwide, with classes offered in Arizona and online.

11/04/2026

Ocotillo has always felt like a grandmother plant of the desert to me. Standing tall with her long, spiny branches, she seems to watch over the landscape and those of us moving through it.

Known botanically as Fouquieria splendens, Ocotillo isn’t a cactus, even though her thorny stems might suggest otherwise. After a soaking rain, those stems become covered in small green leaves. When conditions dry out, she drops them to conserve water—a cycle that can happen several times a year!

Her red spring flowers attract hummingbirds, and Indigenous communities of the Southwest have long worked with her for food, medicine, and practical needs.

Years ago, during a visit to Kartchner Caverns, I learned about the connection between Ocotillo and limestone landscapes. That story stayed with me. Now, when I see her on a rocky hillside, I sometimes wonder what’s underneath.

I’ve shared more about this remarkable plant, her traditional uses, and my connection with her in my latest blog post, “Ocotillo: A Grandmother of the Sonoran Desert.”

Read the blog:
https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/blogs/the-herbal-corner/ocotillo-medicinal-traditional-uses

To explore our desert plants in person, join me for the last plant walk of the year:

Saturday, November 7 | 9–11 a.m.
Fountain Hills, Arizona
$40 per person | Ages 13+

We’ll explore plant identification and traditional and modern herbal uses. Beginners are welcome!

Advance registration is required and closes Friday, November 6, at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time.

Details and registration:
https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/pages/medicinal-plants-sonoran-desert-walk

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10/29/2026

The Sonoran Desert can look quiet at first glance, but there’s so much growing here when you slow down and take a closer look.

Join me on Saturday, November 7, in Fountain Hills, Arizona, for a guided walk exploring the medicinal plants of the Sonoran Desert.

Along the way, you’ll learn how to identify plants and explore their traditional and modern herbal uses, common preparations, and safety considerations. We’ll also take a closer look at the remarkable ways these plants adapt to life in the desert.

We’ll cover approximately one mile on natural desert terrain, with rocks, loose soil, and gentle elevation changes. Beginners are welcome—no previous plant knowledge is needed.

Saturday, November 7 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Fountain Hills, Arizona
$40 per person | Ages 13+

This is an educational walk; no harvesting will take place. Minors must attend with a registered parent or legal guardian.

Advance registration is required by Friday, November 6, at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time.

Reserve your place here: https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/pages/medicinal-plants-sonoran-desert-walk

10/28/2026

Did you know that Desert Moon Botanicals is more than plant walks and classes? There’s also an online apothecary filled with small-batch herbal preparations, including many of the herbs and herbal staples I teach about, use, and recommend.

This is the time of year when I start drinking Immuni-Tea more regularly. Supporting the immune system isn’t something we need to think about only after we start feeling run down. A nourishing cup of tea is an easy way to bring supportive herbs into your daily routine as the seasons change.

Immuni-Tea is built around herbs traditionally used to support the immune system. Astragalus is considered an immune tonic and is often used regularly over time. Elderberry provides antioxidant and immune support, while echinacea has a long history of use during seasonal challenges.

It’s a comforting, gentle tea, and one I like to keep close as the seasons shift and the cooler days arrive.

Immuni-Tea is blended in small batches and available in the apothecary’s tea collection. Explore the Herbal Tea Collection here:

https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/collections/herbal-teas

10/22/2026

Come explore the Superstition Mountains with me this Saturday, October 24! 🌵

Join my guided medicinal plant walk and discover the incredible plants of the Sonoran Desert. 🌿

8:30–10:30 AM

Advance registration is required and closes Friday, October 23 at midnight.

Reserve your spot! Link in bio or register here: https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/pages/superstition-mountains-medicinal-plant-walk

10/19/2026

Two opportunities to learn with me this week—one in the classroom and one out in the desert. 🌿

Tuesday, October 20
Herbal Teas for Seasonal Wellness
Desert Botanical Garden | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 24
Medicinal Plants of the Superstition Mountains
Apache Junction | 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Plant walk registration closes Thursday at midnight.

Details & registration:

Herbal tea class:
https://ticketing.dbg.org/events/019fc9f0-9c04-fd86-f1e3-fc854b89d110

Plant walk:
https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/pages/superstition-mountains-medicinal-plant-walk

10/15/2026

Have you ever wondered which plants you’re passing on a desert hike—and how people have traditionally used them?

Join me for a guided medicinal plant walk in the Superstition Mountains near Apache Junction. We’ll learn to identify Sonoran Desert plants, explore their traditional and contemporary uses, and discover how they thrive in this rocky landscape. Beginners are welcome.

Saturday, October 24
8:30–10:30 a.m.
$40 per person

This is an educational walk; no harvesting will take place.

Advance registration is required and closes Thursday, October 22, at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time.

Reserve your place:
https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/pages/superstition-mountains-medicinal-plant-walk

10/14/2026

As the seasons change, the herbs we reach for often change with them.

Next Tuesday, I’ll be back at Desert Botanical Garden teaching Herbal Teas for Seasonal Wellness. This class will focus on how herbal teas can support the body through the cooler months and the challenges that often come with cold-and-flu season.

We’ll explore herbs traditionally used to build immune resilience over time, warming herbs that are especially helpful as the weather cools, and herbs commonly reached for when seasonal colds and flu begin making their rounds.

We’ll also talk about how to combine these herbs into flavorful, useful tea blends, along with practical preparation tips for getting the most from your tea. You’ll sample several blends during class and leave with a handout and ideas you can use at home.

Tuesday, October 20
5:30–7:30 PM
Desert Botanical Garden

Complete details and registration are available through Desert Botanical Garden:

https://ticketing.dbg.org/events/019fc9f0-9c04-fd86-f1e3-fc854b89d110

10/08/2026

Registration closes tonight at 8:00 p.m. for Saturday's riparian plant walk in Gilbert.

There is still time to join me as we explore the plants growing along our desert waterways and washes. We'll talk about plant identification, traditional and modern herbal uses and ways these plants adapt to the greener side of the desert.

SATURDAY, OCT 10th
8:30-10:30 AM
$40 per person

Visit the plant walk link in my bio to register before 8:00 p.m. tonight (10/8).

03/23/2026

I’ve got two plant walks coming up this week—one in the early evening and one in the morning.

Even with the warmer weather, these are still really beautiful times to be out with the plants. We’ll move at a relaxed pace, take breaks, and spend time getting to know the medicinal plants growing right here in the desert.

🌿 Thursday (4–6 pm) – Riparian Preserve, Gilbert
🌿 Saturday (9–11 am) – Fountain Hills Botanical Garden, Fountain Hills

If you’ve been wanting to join a walk, this is a perfect chance before full summer heat sets in.

Spots are limited and I do need a minimum number of registrations for each walk. I’ll be making the final go/no-go call soon, so if you’re thinking about it, now’s the time to sign up.

Sign up at: https://desertmoonbotanicals.com/plant-walks (link in bio)

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Gilbert, AZ

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Website

http://desertmoonbotanicals.com/

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