ToadstoolBotanicals

a new growing season begins 🌿✨

as we move into 2026, the Toadstool apothecary is still flourishing; roots deep, jars full, magic intact. but this year, the focus turns gently toward flowers.

you’ll start seeing more seasonal stems, small-batch arrangements, and other botanical treats from us… and, come early Spring, you can find these blooms at — a sweet continuation of a collaboration that keeps unfolding.

Alongside herbs and flowers, you’ll still see my passion for foraging, growing food, and hands-on plant education woven through it all.

In equally exciting news, so grateful to be a new member of this season, alongside so many growers doing beautiful work in our city.

thank you for being here as this little toadstool continues to fruit. more soon. 🍄✨

(Featuring various projects in the works, including sprouts, pressed flowers, and the controlled chaos of my basement seed starting operation)

Some coastal foraging on Hatteras Island yesterday… but I’m back in the DMV folks! Last chance to join me & the amazing farmers at for a foraging walk & smoke cleansing bundle/tea workshop.
In basket: juniper leaves and berries, pine needles, green pine cones, assorted shells, and baby agave plants

Ticket link: https://gathering-springs-farm.square.site/product/foraging-with-rachel/164?cs=true&cst=custom