Rosemary Gladstar has spent over 50 years practicing, teaching, and writing about herbs, earning recognition as the “godmother of American herbalism.” She is the author of twelve books, including Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide, Herbal Healing for Women, and Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Well-Being. Gladstar co-founded the International Herb Symposium and the New England Women’s Herbal Conference, served as Founding President of United Plant Savers, and co-created Traditional Medicinal Tea Company. She also developed the widely respected home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism. In 2018, she received an honorary doctorate, and she now focuses on writing, gardening, and tending her plants