Sonoran Rosie has a lifelong passion for the Sonoran Desert and its native plants. After discovering a lack of natural desert-inspired aromatherapy, Rosie studied local herbalism and began creating herbal skincare, self-care, and haircare using sustainably hand-foraged desert botanicals like creosote to capture the scent and wellness benefits of the desert. Committed to giving back, Sonoran Rosie supports local conservation organizations and businesses while promoting a deeper connection to the desert. In 2022, Rosie expanded this mission by opening Arizona Poppy, a vibrant downtown Tucson shop featuring the work of more than 75 local artisans and celebrating the creativity, beauty, and community of the Southwest. In 2025, Rosie wrote Seasons of the Desert, a guide that teaches readers how to identify, sustainably forage, and build a deeper connection with the Sonoran Desert through herbal remedies, recipes, and the wisdom of its native plants.

Now, Rosie is on to a new adventure through land stewardship. She is purchasing acres of untouched Sonoran Desert in Three Points, AZ with fellow herbalist Wren, founder of The Nohm Collective. Together they will conserve the natural ecosystem & native plants already on the land while growing even more medicinal and edible desert plants. Their aim is to create a community desert garden where we can all go to learn and teach about the wonders of the Sonoran Desert & its unique plant life.

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Interested in the sensation of Desert Rain a Bottle? Sonoran Rosie offers a suite of aromatherapy and self care products ethically sourced from the Sonoran Desert. Check it out at:

http://www.sonoranrosie.store

Rosie recently published a book called 'Seasons of the Desert' Its a great resource for folks interested in desert foraging.

Rosie produces a bunch of informative content on instagram... if you're open to learning more about the Sonoran Desert, make sure to follow.

https://www.instagram.com/sonoranrosieherbal/

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Book recommendations:

Southwest Foraging by John Slattery 
Southwest Desert Herbal Plants by Michael Moore
Desert Alchemist