LEARN HOW TO GROW, CULTIVATE, HARVEST, AND PROCESS MEDICINAL HERBS. STOCK YOUR HOME APOTHECARY WITH A MYRIAD OF HERBAL REMEDIES
We will cover:
- Propagation Techniques including growing from seed, stem propagation, root division, transplanting
- Requirements for plants (sun, water, spacing, maintenance)
- Weeding techniques (sheet mulching, tools for cultivation, occultation, solarization, cover crops)
- Harvesting and drying techniques and methods
- Basic herbal preparations (tinctures, glycerin extracts, tea blends, oxymels, syrups, infused honeys, pastilles, salves)
Requirements:
- Must be willing to work at the farm for 1 hour during each session (hands-on learning through a variety of tasks including planting, weeding, watering, mulching, harvesting) Must be willing to work in various weather conditions
- Come with a positive attitude and willing to be a part of an intimate and inclusive herbal community
- Commit to all sessions
- Must have transportation
-Bring required supplies each session (jars, supplies for tinctures, oxymels, and oil infusions (vodka, vinegar, olive oil)
Cost
$350
Virtual Intro to Gardening via zoom (recommended)
-Tuesday, February 28th, 6-7:30 pm
- Sunday, March 5th, 12-4 pm
- Sunday, April 2nd, 12-4 pm
- Wednesday, April 19th, 3-6 pm
- Wednesday, May 3rd, 3-6 pm
- Sunday, May 21st, 12-4 pm
- Sunday, June 25th, 2-7 pm (We will be having a Summer Solstice Herb Gathering at Flourish Farm that day)
It gets very hot in the summer at the farm so we will meet in the mornings in summer
- Sunday, July 2nd, 9am-1pm
- Sunday, August 13th, 9am-1pm
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR 2023
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https://calendly.com/growcreateinspire/15min?month=2023-01&date=2023-01-10
