✦ Proudly Woman & Black Owned — Upper Marlboro, Maryland ✦

Where to Find Us

Nov 14

Croom Pop-Up Market

8505 Croom Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD

Nov 28

Small Business Market

12 PM – 7 PM · American Way Park, National Harbor, MD

Dec 5

Annmarie Gardens Christmas Market

9 AM – 2 PM · 13470 Dowell Rd, Solomons, MD 20688

Dec 6

Silver Spring Christmas Market

12 PM – 4 PM · Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD

Dec 12

Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market

11 AM – 5 PM · John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA

Sat ✦

Croom Community Farmers Market

Every Saturday, 10 AM – 2 PM · 8505 Croom Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD Weekly

Croom Community Farmers Market — Every Saturday starting in May

Briar Rose Herbs

Farm & Apothecary

Where science meets the old ways — rooted in the land, guided by centuries of plant wisdom

Grown from the Earth,
Made with Intention

Briar Rose Herbs is a working herb farm and apothecary nestled in the rolling countryside of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Here, amid fields of coreopsis, goldenrod, and comfrey, we grow native and traditional medicinal plants — the same species that have sustained communities in the Mid-Atlantic for hundreds of years.

From seed to salve, every product is handcrafted on our farm with care, knowledge, and a deep respect for the botanical traditions of this region. Our medicines are rooted in science and enriched by the folk wisdom of the Native American, African American, and European settler communities who have tended this land.

Woman Owned Black Owned Locally Grown Science-Backed
Handcrafted herbal preparation at Briar Rose Herbs
From Our Apothecary

Handcrafted Herbal Medicines

Each preparation begins with plants we grow ourselves — harvested at their peak, processed with care, and crafted into remedies backed by both tradition and research.

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Tinctures

Concentrated herbal extracts made from our farm-grown plants, carefully prepared using time-honored methods. Each tincture captures the full potency of the plant in a form that's easy to use daily.

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Oxymels

An ancient preparation blending raw honey and apple cider vinegar with medicinal herbs — sweet, tangy, and potent. A gentler way to enjoy herbal medicine, perfect for those who prefer to skip the alcohol.

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Salves & Balms

Infused oils transformed into silky, healing salves for the skin. Made with beeswax and herbs grown right here on the farm, our topical preparations soothe, protect, and nourish.

From Our Fields to Your Medicine Cabinet

The Herbs We Grow

Every herb on this list is cultivated on our farm in Upper Marlboro — harvested fresh and transformed into the tinctures, oxymels, salves, and honeys in our apothecary.

Aster Basil Bee Balm / Monarda Betel Leaf Burdock Calendula Centella / Gotu Kola Chrysanthemum (Tong Ho) Comfrey Epazote Goldenrod Hyssop Lemon Balm Lemon Verbena Lemongrass Licorice Root Linden Motherwort Mountain Mint Multiflora Rose Oregon Grape Pine Pollen Plantain Red Clover Red Perilla / Shiso Rose Hips Rosemary Sarsaparilla / Smilax Spiny Lettuce Stinging Nettle Sweet Everlasting Thyme Tulip Poplar Tulsi / Holy Basil Turmeric Violet Wood Betony Yarrow Yellow Clover
Tinctures display at the Briar Rose apothecary Handcrafted salves and balms Infused honeys — culinary and medicinal
The Briar Rose Herbal Medicines shop Gut shots — oxymel digestive aids
Our Growing Grounds

The Farm

Acres of native and medicinal herbs in the heart of Prince George's County — alive with pollinators, butterflies, and the quiet magic of growing things.

Botanical deer illustration — the spirit of Briar Rose

"In every plant, there is a story waiting to be remembered."

Founder & Herbalist

About Andrea Crooms

Andrea Crooms is an agricultural scientist, herbalist, and the heart behind Briar Rose Herbs. With a Master's degree in Agriculture and years of experience as a doula and midwife, Andrea brings a rare combination of rigorous scientific training and deep, embodied knowledge of plant medicine.

Her expertise lies in the medicinal plants of the Mid-Atlantic region — species used for centuries by Native American, African American, and European settler communities. Andrea's work is a living bridge between these traditions: she researches the plants, studies the people who grew them, and honors the cultural knowledge embedded in every root, leaf, and flower.

At Briar Rose, Andrea cultivates not just herbs but a deeper understanding of our relationship with the land. Every tincture, salve, and oxymel she creates is backed by science — and touched by something a little more mysterious.

Agricultural Science (M.S.) Herbalism Former Doula & Midwife Mid-Atlantic Ethnobotany Native Plant Specialist
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Book an Appointment with an Herbalist

Have questions about herbal remedies, want a personalized recommendation, or curious about what plant medicine can do for you? Reach out to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Andrea.

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Learn with Us

Classes & Farm Tours

Step onto the land, get your hands in the soil, and learn the art and science of herbal medicine-making.

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Farm Tour & Medicine-Making Experience

A 4-hour immersive journey: guided farm tour, herbal tea tasting, a class on understanding herbal medicine, light snacks, and hands-on harvesting and medicine making in our commercial kitchen. You'll craft 2–3 herbal medicines — a healing salve and an oxymel — to take home. All experience levels welcome.

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Upcoming Class Dates

Reserve your spot for one of our upcoming sessions:

October 11 — 10 AM – 2 PM
November 1 — 4 PM – 8 PM
November 15 — 10 AM – 2 PM

$50/person · Groups of 8 max · Book below or text 202-468-9084

Reserve Your Spot

Book a farm tour or medicine-making class

Visit Us at the Farm

Address

14408 Croom Airport Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

✦ By Appointment Only

Our farm is open to visitors by appointment only. Please call us at (202) 468-9084 before your visit so we can welcome you properly and make sure someone is available to assist you.

Find Us

Located in the heart of Prince George's County, surrounded by farmland and forest. Look for the herb fields — you'll know you're in the right place.

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