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Growing & Medicine Making with Valerian. Everyone takes home a Valerian plant. July 11th

Sat. 10:30 – 12:00<br>Discover the calming and restorative qualities of valerian. Known for centuries as a traditional herb for relaxation and restful sleep, valerian is a hardy perennial herb with fragrant flower clusters and medicinal roots valued in herbal preparations. Participants will learn about the history and traditional uses of valerian, including how it is commonly used in teas and tinctures to support relaxation, ease tension, and promote healthy sleep.<br>Explore how to successfully grow valerian in the home garden, including preferred growing conditions, soil, sunlight, watering needs, and harvesting techniques. Learn when and how to dig, dry, and store valerian root for herbal use while gaining confidence in creating your own herbal remedies at home. Students will enjoy demonstrations, sampling and take home an informative handout. <br>

Make It and Take It Lavender & Tea Tree - Bug Bite and Boo-Boo Oil July 16th

Thursday - Stop in between 10:00 - 1:00<br>Create a soothing herbal roll-on blend designed for summer bug bites, scrapes, itchy skin, and everyday outdoor mishaps. In this fun, hands-on activity, participants will learn how to combine nourishing carrier oils with calming lavender and cleansing tea tree essential oils to make convenient natural herbal first-aid preparation for the whole family. Each participant will make and take home a finished 10 ml roll-on oil along with an informative handout. This relaxed, beginner-friendly activity is perfect for friends, families, and anyone interested in natural wellness and herbal medicine making.<br>Register in advance, then drop in anytime between 10:00 – 1:00 to create your herbal preparation at your own pace.<br><br>

Herbal Medicine Making – Discover Vulnerary Herbs July 18th

Saturday 10:30 - 12:00<br>Explore the fascinating world of vulnerary herbs — plants traditionally valued for supporting the healing of cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, rashes, and irritated skin. The word “vulnerary” comes from the Latin word vulnus, meaning wound, and these herbs have been used for generations in home herbal care.<br>In this introductory class, participants will learn about several common vulnerary herbs and how they are traditionally prepared as salves, infused oils, poultices, compresses, and herbal washes for topical use. Students will enjoy demonstrations, herbal sampling, and take home an informative handout.<br><br>

Make It and Take It – Herbal Hands and Feet Treat July 23rd

Between 10:00 - 1:00<br>Pamper tired hands and feet with this refreshing herbal exfoliant that leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and deeply cleansed. Made with natural ingredients and fragrant essential oils, this easy-to-make herbal scrub rivals expensive store-bought products while providing gentle exfoliation and nourishing skin care benefits. In this fun, hands-on activity, participants will create their own herbal hands and feet treatment to take home, along with an informational handout. Perfect for all skill levels and a great activity to enjoy with friends. Register in advance, then drop in anytime between 10:00 – 1:00 to make your herbal creation at your own pace.

Bruschetta Bar! Cooking Class with Terri Geiser July 25th

Saturday 10:30 - 12:00<br>Discover fresh new ways to enjoy these classic Italian antipasti favorites! In this class, we will explore a variety of creative toppings and serving ideas that go far beyond traditional bread-based bruschetta. Using fresh herbs and homegrown ingredients, we will create delicious combinations full of flavor and inspiration. <br>On the Menu:<br>Traditional Tomato, Basil, and Garlic with Parmesan Toast Points<br>White Bean Relish drizzled with Truffle Oil<br>Apricots with Blue Cheese and Pistachios<br>Apple and Cranberry Relish over Creamy Brie<br>Smoked Pimento Cheese with Bacon and Caramelized Onions<br>

Organic Alfalfa Leaf - Medicago sativa L. 1 cup

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder - Cinnamomum verum 1/2 cup

Organic Echinacea Purpurea Root (cut and sifted) 1/2 cup

Whole Elder Flower - Sambucus nigra L. 1 cup

Organic Fennel Seed - Foeniculum vulgare Mill. 1/2 Cup

Organic Ginger Root Powder - Zingiber officinale Roscoe 1/2 cup

Organic Gunpowder Green Tea Camellia sinensis L. - 1/2 cup

Organic Hawthorn Leaf and Flower - Crataegus species 1/2 cup

Linden Flower - Tilia species 1 cup

Organic Milk Thistle Seed Powder - Silybum marianum 1/2 cup

Organic Mugwort - Artemisia vulgaris L. 1/2 cup

Organic Spearmint Leaf - Mentha spicata L. 1 cup

Organic Turmeric Root Powder - Curcuma longa L. 1/2 cup

Organic Yarrow Flower (cut and sifted) - Achillea millefolium L. 1cup

Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Essential Oil .5 fl. oz.

Sweet Basil essential oil has a camphor- like, sweet floral aroma. The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and flowering tops of the basil plant.