Samantha DeereSamantha Deere is an herbalist, educator, and writer with years of practical experience in traditional plant medicine. Born in the United States, she has lived in California, New York, and Vermont, where she ran her own herbal practice and developed trong foraging and gardening skills.Her interest in natural healing later led her to India, where she studied traditional practices and learned directly from Ayurveda practitioners. This deepened her understanding of how cultures use plants for everyday health.Today, Samantha focuses on medicinal herbs, foraging, and practical home apothecary skills, helping readers grow, harvest, and use plants safely and effectively in daily life. Read More Read Less