Tyrese Gould Jacinto

Ty Gould Jacinto teaching about herbal healing at the 2026 ECO Fair  at Wheaton Arts Folklife Center. There’s a quiet kind of joy that comes when something you’ve been carrying for a long time finally arrives in the world. This piece is one of those moments for me, simple, grounded, and rooted in the everyday relationship we can build with plants. When I say “herbal lessons,” I’m not talking about complicated rituals or hard-to-follow rules. I’m talking about returning to what’s natural: paying attention, learning slowly, and letting the living world remind us that healing often begins with small choices. Remedies don’t have to be dramatic to be meaningful. Sometimes the most powerful medicine is consistency, patience, and respect for what grows around us. If you’ve ever felt called to live a little closer to nature, through teas, oils, or gentle home remedies, this is an invitation to begin where you are. Let it be practical. Let it be humble. Let it be yours. Read the full pos...