Walking Wild Teas and Gardens

10/13/2021

Drying rose petals on the kitchen table. Every time I walk through the room, I catch the scent and smile. 💚🌹

10/11/2021

Perfect harvest evening. I think Eddie is finally getting into flowers. 💚🌸 Izzey from next door is interested too. 🐈‍⬛

09/26/2021

This ONE PLANT produced more and *hotter* ghost peppers than I ever imagined. 🌶🌶🌶 (I’m dying)

09/24/2021

Processing elderberries from the garden to make elderberry syrup for the winter. What are your favorite recipes? 🫐

09/18/2021

Black Beauty Dahlia has quickly become one of my favorites. So dramatic, holds well, and nice strong stems. I’m in love!

09/13/2021

She is new to me this year. A la Mode Dahlia. Coraly-creamy gorgeousness. And the plants are 6-7 feet high!

09/05/2021

Sorry, not sorry. It’s more dahlias. Can’t wait for September blooms. 🌸💚🌸

08/26/2021

Flowee-zowie! I am in heaven. 🌸🌺🌿

07/31/2021

Does anyone else play with the blooms they pinch? Had some fun while waiting for the french press to steep this morning. ☕️ Dahlias are truly the best. 💚

06/26/2021

A little front garden refresh with perennials the pollinators will love. Can’t wait to see this circle garden fill out in the years to come! 🐝🌱🌿🌸 @ Wi******er, Virginia

06/24/2021

Today’s project ✅ We had so much fun today refreshing the plant wall for the season. So many fun colors and textures! @ SideBar

06/15/2021

A quick evening harvest before the rain! 🌧

04/23/2021

These colors. 😍 has the best blooms! 🌺🌸🌼🌻🥀💐

04/18/2021

This is seriously my favorite thing to do. Hands in the dirt, nestling roots into their new homes. What are you planting this weekend? 🌱🌿🌸

03/26/2021

What a day for hardening off! 🌬🌬🌬 The wind was wild, but these baby plants were champs. Can’t wait to get them into the ground! 🌱🌱🌱

03/25/2021

I’m itching to get the beauties filled with lots of veggies, herbs, and flowers! 🍓🥬🥕🥒🫑 Can’t wait!! Stay tuned for planting videos! 👩🏻‍🌾

03/21/2021

So excited to see this coming together! Next up, plants! 🌱🌿💚 @ Wi******er, Virginia

03/19/2021

Day One of a Kitchen Garden Installation: build the raised beds. Up next, create a home for these beauties! @ Wi******er, Virginia

03/07/2021

When you neglect a whole tray of succulents all winter...it’s time to set up a . Is anyone else here neglectful of their houseplants because they are so busy worrying about what’s growing outside??? 🙋🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ @ Shepherdstown, West Virginia

02/27/2021

We are out today and in Brambleton tomorrow! We are braving the clouds and (by popular demand) bringing our hot mulled apple cider! 🍎 There are only a few weeks left in our winter market season, so don’t miss the chance to stock up! @ Purcellville Farmers Market

02/22/2021

More snow again! Who else is itching to get out in the garden? 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m off to start more seeds so that I can imagine spring is around the corner! 🌱 What seeds are you excited to start this year? What garden plans are you waiting to execute? I want to hear about it! 👩🏻‍🌾

02/05/2021

Guess what??? Walking Wild Gardens is now a Certified Consultant! If you haven’t checked Gardenary out yet, jump over to their feed to see some incredible kitchen gardens! We have been working with Gardenary since June 2020, and we are officially certified to design and install Gardenary-style kitchen gardens! If you have been dreaming of a kitchen garden of your own, let’s talk! Send me a PM or schedule a consultation on our website.

02/04/2021

The perennials in the garden are all snuggled up under a blanket of snow waiting for springtime. Except they aren’t really just sitting there waiting. They are working. They are putting energy into their roots, building their foundations for steady growth come spring. Me too. Even though I’m spending more time inside under blankets than I usually do, I’m not just waiting for spring. Instead, I’m planning, working, laying the foundations for growth. And resting, too. Both me and the plants will need plenty of rest for what we’re planning this spring. What are you planning? Do you have springtime dreams that need their foundations laid now, under the cover of winter? If you have been dreaming of a kitchen garden...of growing your own food and flowers and tea and medicine...now is the time to lay those foundations. Let’s talk! Visit the “Garden Coaching” tab on our website to book a consultation. And let’s get growing! 🌱

02/03/2021

VALENTINE'S DAY is just around the corner...are you sitting there wondering what you will gift the one you LOVE?
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02/03/2021

Remember when it was warm?? ❄️❄️❄️ We are actually really enjoying these days of staying bundled up inside and watching the snow fall outside the window. 🧦🧤🧣I will never stop being amazed by and grateful for our study little home. 🏠 But for all the gratitude and enjoyment we get out of staying home on a windy snow day...it doesn’t stop me from daydreaming a LITTLE BIT about getting out in the garden and harvesting cut flowers. 🌸 I can’t help it! I definitely have been dreaming of baskets of local blooms since starting work on the . I am constantly blown away and inspired by the strength and vision of these women!

02/01/2021

Hi! I noticed a lot of IG folks are introducing themselves, and I’ve never done that! So, here I go. I’m Megan, the gardener, grower, and herbalist here . I am a certified Garden Consultant 🌿, a blender of teas ☕️, a cut flower grower with 🌺, a community builder with 🍽, and a devoted dog mom! 🐶 I know it sounds like a lot of projects, but I really feel like I’m doing my dream work! Every day, I get to work with plants in my own garden, bring them inside to nourish my own body, and then talk to others about how to build strong and lasting relationships with plants! 🌱 It’s pretty cool! Not pretty pretty though. Lots of dirt and sweat! I’m going to try my best this year to share more about my garden process and how to building healthy, reciprocal relationships with the plants in our lives. Have a gardening question? Feel free to message me! Now is the time to get things ready for spring!

01/30/2021

Brrrrrr!! ❄️❄️❄️ was cancelled today, but we will be out tomorrow in Brambleton 9-1! It’s supposed to snow all morning, so as a special treat, I’m bringing back Hot Mulled Apple Cider! 🍎 And if braving the cold just isn’t for you, check out , where you can find our teas INDOORS! 😀

01/25/2021

Yee!! We have been keeping a very exciting secret these past few months. We are so excited to announce the Old Dominion Flower Cooperative! We are a group of 11 female flower growers and designers located in the DC area who have been meeting all fall and winter to bring this dream to you. We hope to provide the highest-quality offering of cut flowers for our local floral community with the convenience of a one combined marketplace. We aim to grow the market and excitement for locally grown flowers in the Greater DMV area.

We are very excited for this new venture, and we hope you join us. We know that you won't find a more passionate bunch of flower farmers and floral designers.

If you would like to get more info on our membership, weekly markets, events, or have any questions, please give a follow, and use the link in the bio to sign up for more information.

01/08/2021

My workspace is looking a little cluttered today! Definitely time for a stabilizing and focusing cup of Simply Sattva. We are stocked back up and ready to return to markets ( from 10-1 tomorrow and in Brambleton 9-1 on Sunday). PLUS, we are ordering seeds for the garden (I know, I’m a little behind the ball, but ask me how to get in on ‘s Socially Distanced Seed Exchange in March if you are late to the seed-buying party, too!) AND prepping for our Beginner Gardener Workshop Series. Lots of garden goodness (and tea!) happening over here! 🌱🌱🌱

12/29/2020

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021, 12:00-1:00 PM

Join me for a one hour workshop on setting intention, planting seeds for a great new year, and creating ritual to carry you through 2021. This workshop will include some journaling, meditation, and breath, as well as some movement and tea, too!

Sign up here: www.walkingwild.org/workshop

12/23/2020

Who else is feeling the need for a little rest, rejuvenation, and letting go? We definitely are here! That’s why we are taking a little break at Walking Wild Teas & Gardens. Don’t worry...we will be back soon! But we are taking the next two weekends off from our markets. We will be back on Saturday, January 9th and in Brambleton on Sunday, January 10th. We can’t wait to see you there! Until then, we are clearing out our 2020 inventory! Use coupon code NYE2021 for 10% off all teas in our tea shop (www.walkingwild.org/tea-shop). All orders placed between now and NYE will be shipped on the 2nd. Then we will get to work fully restocking and ready to go with new teas, a full inventory, and lots of great workshops and events in 2021!! 🎉🎉🎉

12/18/2020

Did you know that you can now order Walking Wild teas from Frederick Fresh Online? If you live near one of their weekly pick up locations (Urbana, Frederick, or Point of Rocks), you can order fresh, local produce, food, and goods online! COVID-friendly pickups weekly. https://frederickfreshonline.luluslocalfood.com

Happy Friday! Fredrick Fresh Online opened shopping at 8 am yesterday, but we’ve been a bit off our routine rearranging things around the weather, so this reminder is coming late. https://frederickfreshonline.luluslocalfood.com Order before Sunday at noon for Covid safe pick up, back to Wednesday next week! Thanks for your patience and support for the local food community.
This bowl of ramen is the quick packaged Tom Yum from the diverse ramen aisle at Hmart but made special by Frederick Fresh Online local growers' foods. Poached egg (Copper Penny Farm, Deer Run Farm, and Pleasant Hill Produce provide eggs), watermelon and black radishes from Dandelion and Rust Farm, sorrel from Serenity Grove Farm, mustard microgreens from A Piece of Harmony, and parsnip and Brussels sprouts from Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm.

Chocolates and Tomatoes added some new chocolates for the holidays, and then will be taking a break after this week. Several of our producers' growing seasons have ended, but Piece of Harmony will have fresh produce through the winter, Sundreams Farm will have mushrooms, and we will continue to have baked goods (holiday trays available now) from DaddyBoy Bake Shop, sauces and rubs from Wait, What? Sauce Co., LLC, tea blends from Walking Wild Teas and Gardens, cheese and chocolates from Caprikorn Goat Cheese and Soap, jollof rice blends from Easy n' Tasty Jollof Rice and honey from Loudon Center Apiaries, and of course meat and eggs!

12/16/2020

We aren’t letting a little snow stop us! ❄️ We are still gearing up for our two final farmers markets before the new year! We will be out with hot mulled cider, delicious teas, and innovative garden gifts for you (10-1 on Saturday) and in Brambleton (9-1 on Sunday). We hope to see you there! 💚

12/12/2020

Guess what?? We are introducing smaller sizes of our teas this weekend! So many of you have asked for smaller sizes so that you can taste more than one of our teas at a time...we read you loud and clear! These half-sizes make perfect stocking stuffers or can be bundled for the tea adventurer in your life! Come grab yours this weekend on Saturday and on Sunday! 💚

12/11/2020

Yes! We will have hot mulled apple cider again this weekend, plus we have restocked on our Hearthside Mulling Spices! Come out to 10-1 on Saturday and 12-4:30 on Sunday for stocking stuffers and great holiday gifts!

12/05/2020

Today is the official start of the Winter Market! For the rest of the season, we will be out every Saturday behind Walgreens on Main Street 10-1 selling hot tea, mulled apple cider, and bags of herbal goodness for the tea lovers in your life! Stop by and say hi! 💚

11/29/2020

In case you missed it, we have three new winter tea blends available now in our online tea shop and at markets. Make sure to check them out! Waterford Harvest Blend, Warm Hands, Warm Heart, and Winterberry White Tea. Don’t miss them! ☕️ @ Shepherdstown, West Virginia

11/25/2020

Did you know that Walking Wild now has a bi-weekly newsletter that includes recipes, updates about markets and workshops, PLUS Wild Gardening Q&A? That’s right! You can get your garden questions answered, include tea buying in your weekend market plans, PLUS get great herbal recipes! The next edition will be coming to inboxes tomorrow! If you aren’t signed up yet, click the link below and enter your info in the pop up box!
www.walkingwild.org

11/19/2020

Just testing out a little something we will be bringing to the market this weekend...mulling spices! Our house smells incredible. I might just have to test it out in cider later in the week, too! Make sure to swing by this weekend on Saturday 9-1 and Sunday 12:00-4:30! @ Shepherdstown, West Virginia

11/16/2020

How pretty is this?? Usually herbal tea leaves go straight in the compost when I strain them, but these pretty berries and white tea leaves gave me pause. What a joy to find something beautiful and expected that makes you stop and think, “look at that!” Thank you for pointing out beautiful things to me, . This is from our newest blend, debuting at this weekend’s markets: Winterberry White Tea. Looking for something to warm your belly and boost your immune system at the same time? She’s your gal! See you this weekend on Saturday (9-1) and on Sunday (12-4:30)!