Herbal Apprenticeship
DISCOVER MEDICINAL HERBS
Each year we offer a hands-on program in discovering medicinal herbs. This very ancient method of using plants and plant oils for bringing relief, comfort and healing to the body, mind and spirit is very comprehensive. We study each system of the body, and those particular herbs and essential oils which will bring balance back to that system.
GROWING YOUR HERBS
This is an opportunity for you to learn how to start herbs from seed, design and plant your own garden, harvesting herbs from the garden, preparing extracts, making salves and lotions, and skin care products. The Intro class is $75 and is held Saturday August 4th Each class after the intro is $175 and meets once a month on a Saturday. Come study with us to learn: Anatomy - follow the systems of the body, their function, internal location and the requirements for bringing that system into greater balance. Herbal support - learn the related herbs which support the system, discover therapeutic actions of herbs, learn herbal preparations through hands-on experience. Plant life - learn plant names, and classifications, glossary of flower and leaf terms, take herbal walks and plant identification . Healthy pot luck lunch - students provide a dish and a recipe for each class. Growth of Herbs - learn requirements for herbal growth, seed and plant starting, herb garden planning and planting. Harvesting - learn which parts of the plant to harvest, time of day, drying and storage methods and seed saving. Flower remedies - discover homeopathic plant remedies, their use and effect. Essential oils - learn therapeutic qualities, blending,and healing through the use of oils. Call 816-584-0777 to begin!