Transformative herbal & ecological offerings in Chicago.

A small grassroots organization offering holistic herbal consultations, mentorship, and hybrid education options.

Health and wellness are deeply intertwined with the well-being of our natural ecosystems.

Recognizing this, Greenspell offers one-on-one herbal consultations, mentorship, and herbal & ecological education–both in-person and online–to empower individuals to re-inhabit their bodies while strengthening their relationship with the living ecosystems of earth.

Our Herbal & Educational Offerings

One-on-one herbal consultations and mentorship with Chicago herbalist, Alex Williams. We work together to address the wellness goals you bring in while cultivating a deeper relationship with your body.

Herbal Consultations & Mentorship

In-Person Learning

Greenspell offers a variety of in-person and online courses & workshops for those interested in learning more about the art of herbalism, ecology, and other earth-based skills and practices.

Online Learning through the ‘Virtual Garden’

The Virtual Garden is an online learning space offering an ever evolving, free online knowledge-base from with an extensive herbal monograph library, self-directed courses, and resources related to the study of herbalism, ecology, and herbal-medicine making of the Great Lakes Bioregion.

"I really enjoyed the tinctures & infusions workshop; it was informative and fun! Alex is very knowledgeable and open to questions; it was a comfortable, welcoming space to learn. I am enjoying the tea I made and can't wait to try the tincture when it's ready!"

Adrienne Q., Workshop Participant 2023
"This was a great experience! It was a treat to explore Horner Park for the first time with Alex, who is a knowledgable and generous teacher. Despite the heat, there were so many wonderful, medicinal plants in bloom - most of them native and part of a recreated prairie along the river. It was a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon."

Ryan B., Plant Walk Participant, 2024
"I joined Alex's Patchwork Farms plant walk and it exceeded my expectations. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable, enabling him to give thoughtful responses to all of our questions, but his passion for plants is truly contagious and I left feeling inspired and motivated to continue delving deeper into herbalism. I can't believe how much I learned in the span of two hours; bring a notebook, you'll need it! Looking forward to future learning with Greenspell."

Sarah E., Plant Walk Participant, 2024