Hey there! I’m Megan; artist, herbalist, and naturalist. I’ve been an avid lover of plants and nature for as long as I can remember and spent much of my childhood exploring the woods behind my home and wishing I knew more about the plants around me. It was a very natural decision to pursue plant biology (and art) in college. Studying botany, plant biochemistry, and ecology in the undulating hills of southern Vermont was a privilege that I’ll forever be grateful for, and many of my fondest memories are from my time spent observing and exploring the temperate transitional ecosystems that surrounded the campus. I’ve continued learning about the interwoven histories of humans and plants, whether it’s food history, herbal medicine, or plant dyes, and my work as both an artist and herbalist is dedicated to sharing my passion for the botanical world.
Following graduation in 2016, I enrolled in Thyme Herbal’s The Art of Home Herbalism course. I continued working on developing a strong foundation in herbalism before enrolling in a more clinically-oriented education at David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies. I have completed three years of study with David Winston and work one-on-one with my mentor, Kerry Adams RH (AHG).
In 2017, I began my illustration series The Lowly Esculent as another way to share my adoration of plants with others. This series continues to evolve and grow, as does my own knowledge and connection to the Plant World. Using whimsy and humor, I hope to bring awareness to the current issues intrinsic to our food (and herb) system while educating my viewers on the curious histories of some of our most common foods.
You can read more about my philosophy as an herbalist here.
Click here to view my artist resume.