Even though Herbstalk isn't until June there are still many opportunities to learn about herbalism throughout the beautiful spring months. We've compiled a list of upcoming workshops happening around the Boston area, offered by our Herbstalk partners. We hope you can join in a few! Online Herbal Medicine Making Course
ongoing The Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine www.chestnutherbs.com The Art of Home Herbalism Online begins March 29 with Brittany Wood Nickerson of Thyme Herbal http://www.thymeherbal.com Spring Foods & Tonics March 31, 6:00 - 7:30pm The Kitchen, Boston Public Market with Steph Zabel http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do Hand Reading as a Tool of Diagnosis Sundays, April 3, 17, May 1, May 7, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Boston School of Herbal Studies, Arlington with Linda Patterson www.bostonherbalstudies.com Spring Cleaning for a Healthy Home April 6 CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism commonwealthherbs.com Fertility Awareness Method: A Natural Approach to Fertility with Krystina Friedlander April 7, 6:30-9:30pm Boston School of Herbal Studies, Arlington www.bostonherbalstudies.com Shamanic Plant Journeying April 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4 Minebrook Rd., Lincoln, MA with Tommy Priester www.bearmedicineherbs.com Herbs for Everyday Living: Spring Session 6 Weeks: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18 Somerville, MA with Steph Zabel http://www.flowerfolkherbs.com Herbal First Aid: Managing Pain April 13 CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism commonwealthherbs.com Herbal Free Clinic April 17 CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism with Katja Swift and Ryn Midura commonwealthherbs.com Planting an Herbal Garden with Natalie De Normandie April 30, 1-4pm Boston School of Herbal Studies 45 Trapelo Road, Lincoln www.bostonherbalstudies.com Making Herbal Elixirs May 4 CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism commonwealthherbs.com Herbal Psychological First Aid May 11 CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism commonwealthherbs.com The Art of Home Herbalism Practicum begins in May with Brittany Nickerson of Thyme Herbal http://www.thymeherbal.com Herbal Apprenticeship Program begins May 28 Boston School of Herbal Studies www.bostonherbalstudies.com To help you continue your herbal education throughout the next few months we've compiled a list of upcoming herb classes being offered by our Herbstalk teachers over the fall months.
And what a list it is! Here you go... Lyme Disease Practitioner Training Sept. 9, Sept. 23, Oct. 7, Oct. 22, Nov. 4, Nov. 19; 6:30-9:30pm 4 Minebrook Rd. Lincoln, MA MORE INFO From the Roots Up: A Course in Bioregional Herbalism Fall Session: Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1 Amherst/Northampton, MA Area MORE INFO Back to School: Herbal Support for Memory and Focus September 14th 2015 Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St. Montpelier, VT MORE INFO Everyday Immunity with Herbs September 16: 6:30 - 8pm Davis Square, Somerville, MA MORE INFO Herbs for Pregnancy and Birthworkers Wednesday, September 16th - 7:00pm CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism MORE INFO Awakening the Spiritual Heart Intensive Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 2 4 StonyBrook Rd., Arlington, MA MORE INFO Fall Wild Herb Day Sept. 20, 3:00-7:00 p.m. Littleton, MA (address provided upon registration) MORE INFO Herbs for Pets Wednesday, September 23rd - 7:00pm CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism MORE INFO Book Signing/Reading:The Yin and Yang of Climate Crisis September 23, 7PM Phoenix Books, Burlington, VT MORE INFO Plant Walk and Herbal Tincturing Workshop Sept. 24, 9:45-12:00 Littleton Community Farm MORE INFO Aromatherapy Certification Course Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5; 10am-5pm 12 Pelham Terr., Arlington, MA MORE INFO Botanical Modulators for Female Endocrine Stress Relating to Infertility, Mood Disorder, and the Menopausal Transition September 26th 9 am – 1 pm Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St. Montpelier, VT MORE INFO Kimchi and Variations Sept. 29, 2:30-4:45 Free demonstration at the Farmers' Market in Westford, MA MORE INFO Herbal and Nourishing Broths Wednesday, September 30th - 7:00pm CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism MORE INFO Herbstalk Gardens' Harvest Gathering October 4; 2 - 4pm Southwest Corridor Garden, Jamaica Plain, MA MORE INFO coming soon! Creating Teas from Medicinal Herbs Oct. 5; 1 - 3pm Wellesley Botanic Gardens, Wellesley, MA MORE INFO Herbs for Everyday Living: Fall Series Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 4; 6 - 8pm The Armory, Somerville, MA MORE INFO Herbal Support for the Post Partum Mom October 7th 2015 6-8 pm Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St. Montpelier, VT MORE INFO 10 Days of Real Food: A Clean Eating Group Program October 13th - October 22nd Online MORE INFO Book Signing/Reading:The Yin and Yang of Climate Crisis October 14, 6PM Shelburne Farm, Shelburne, VT MORE INFO Making Your Own Herbal Bitters & Cordials Oct 17th, 12-2:30pm Greenfield, MA MORE INFO Herbal Gifts Oct. 22; 7 - 8:30pm Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley, MA MORE INFO Intro to Herbal Infusions: Teas, Tinctures, Oils, Wines, and Syrups October 21st 2015 6-8 pm Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St. Montpelier, VT MORE INFO Herbal Gifts Oct. 22; 7 - 8:30pm Stevens-Coolidge Place, Andover, MA MORE INFO Talk on "Internal Climate Change" October 23, 4PM Connecting for Change/Bioneers Conference, New Bedford, MA MORE INFO Poses & Plants: A Yoga & Herbal Workshop October 24 Coolidge Corner Yoga, Brookline, MA MORE INFO Stayin’ Juicy: DIY Herbal Lubes for Health and Happiness Wednesday, October 28th 2015 6-8 pm Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St. Montpelier, VT MORE INFO Tammi Sweet: Stress, Relaxation, and the Heart Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2015 CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism MORE INFO Quit Smoking with Herbs! Wednesday, November 4th 2015 6-8 pm Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St. Montpelier, VT MORE INFO Herbal Cordials and Wines Nov. 5; 7 - 8:30pm Mass. Hot Society, Wellesley, MA MORE INFO Herbal Ecology; Landscape As a Key to a Plant’s Character November 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25 (Webinar) 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington, MA MORE INFO Herbs for City Dwellers: The WELL Summit November 6-7 Boston, MA MORE INFO Herbs for Children and Picky Eaters Monday, November 9th 2015 6-8 pm Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St. Montpelier, VT MORE INFO Herbal Approaches to Autoimmune Disorders November 10th, 6:30-8pm Northampton, MA MORE INFO Fun With Ferments: Learn The Basics of Lacto Fermentation Wednesday, November 11th 2015 6-8 pm Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St. Montpelier, VT MORE INFO Mushrooms, Roots and Berries: Immune Stimulating Remedies for Winter Monday, November 16th 2015 6-8 pm Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St. Montpelier, VT MORE INFO Wintergreen Holiday Herbal Market! Nov. 28; 11am - 5pm The Armory, Somerville, MA MORE INFO Herbed Up! Winter Wellness from the Kitchen Monday, November 30th 2015 6-8 pm Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St. Montpelier, VT MORE INFO We hope that the knowledge, inspiration and connections you made at last month's Herbstalk will keep you going strong throughout the summer months. Summer is one of the best times to keep learning about herbs while all the plants are blooming and flourishing. So get out there and harvest your herbs, learn how to identify new plants, or just enjoy all the botanical beauty! To help you continue your herbal education throughout the next few months we've compiled a list of upcoming herb classes being offered by our Herbstalk teachers in July and August. Read on for the full details... Upcoming Herbal Classes: Permaculture for Herbalists
Wednesday, July 8th, 7-9pm CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism http://commonwealthherbs.com/permaculture-for-herbalists/ Somerville Street Plants Thursday, July 9th, 6:00 - 7:30pm Somerville Bike Path, Davis Square http://www.flowerfolkherbs.com/classes--events.html Herbs for Everyday Living: A 6 Week Introductory Course / Session 1 Mondays, July 13th - August 17th, 6:00 - 8:00pm The Armory, Somerville http://www.flowerfolkherbs.com/herbs-for-everyday-living-series.html Herbs for Everyday Living: A 6 Week Introductory Course / Session 2 Wednesdays, July 15th - August 19th, 6:00 - 8:00pm Union Square, Somerville http://www.flowerfolkherbs.com/herbs-for-everyday-living-series.html Hall's Pond Herb Walk Wednesday, July 15 5:30-6:30pm Hall's Pond, Brookline http://commonwealthherbs.com/halls-pond-herb-walk-brookline/ Practical Herbs for Diabetes Wednesday, July 15th, 7-9pm CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism http://commonwealthherbs.com/herbal-remedies-for-diabetes-class/ Herbal Infusions July 16th, 7:00 - 8:30pm Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Wellesley Details here Adapt to Stress Using Herbs July 18th, 10am - 12noon City Natives, Mattapan, MA http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-1882.html The Art of Formulation & Infused Honeys & Syrups July 18th Old Ways Herbal, South Newfane, VT oldwaysherbal.com Four Season Tree Identification July 19th, 1-4pm Old Ways Herbal, South Newfane, VT oldwaysherbal.com From the Roots Up: Bioregional Herbalism Series Summer Session: July 19th & Aug 9th Amherst/Northampton, MA www.milkandhoneyherbs.com Wild Herb Week 1 July 20-23rd, M-Th. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Littleton, MA (exact address provided on registration) http://meridiansofhealth.net/wild-herb-week/ Medicinal Plant Walk July 21st Lincoln, MA http://bostonherbalstudies.com/bostonherbalstudies.com/Classes.html Make An Herbal First Aid Kit Wedneday, July 22nd, 7-9pm CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism http://commonwealthherbs.com/make-an-herbal-first-aid-kit/ Medicinal Herbs in the Vegetable Garden Intensive August 1st, 10-4pm Old Ways Herbal, South Newfane, VT oldwaysherbal.com Herbs for Health: A Garden Tour August 15th, 4:00 - 5:30pm The Stevens-Coolidge Place, North Andover http://www.flowerfolkherbs.com/classes--events.html Medicinal Oils & Salves (Home Medicine Maker Course) August 15th, 11-3pm Old Ways Herbal, South Newfane, VT oldwaysherbal.com Wild Herb Week 2 August 17-20th, M-Th. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Littleton, MA (exact address provided on registration) http://meridiansofhealth.net/wild-herb-week/ Mint Family Plant Walk August 27th, 6-7:30pm Northampton, MA www.milkandhoneyherbs.com Although we are not yet to full autumn many of us are mentally and physically preparing for the changes that this transitional time of year brings. You may be returning back to school or changing up your routine in some way. For those of us who are herbalists, it is a time to store away and preserve the summer’s harvest of fresh herbs, and to say goodbye to the plants until next season. Now is also an especially wonderful time to harvest roots, tidy up your home apothecary, stock up on immune-supporting herbs, and in general, take some time to learn and expand your herbal knowledge.
Summer is one of the best times to keep learning about herbs since everything is blooming and flourishing. So get out there and harvest your herbs, learn how to identify new plants, or just enjoy all the botanical beauty!
To help you continue your herbal education throughout these summer months we’ve compiled a list of upcoming herb classes being offered by Herbstalk teachers in July and August. Read on for the full details: In MASSACHUSETTS: Herbs for Everyday Living with Steph Zabel starts July 30th: a 6 week series Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Details HERE Herbal Medicine as First Aid with Katja Swift & Ryn Midura Wednesday, July 9th, 2014 CommonWealth Center for Herbal Medicine, Brookline Details HERE An Introduction to Flower Essences with Katja Swift & Ryn Midura Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 CommonWealth Center for Herbal Medicine, Brookline Details HERE Wild Foods with Brittany Wood Nickerson Tuesday July 15, 22 & August 5, 12 Greenfield Community College, Greenfield MA Details HERE Urban Herbal Dog Walks on the Bike Path with Nancy Anderson July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 27 Entrance to the Bike Path in Davis Sq., Somerville Details HERE Herbal Fermentation with Gavin McCarthy August 6th Commonwealth Center for Herbal Medicine, Brookline Details HERE Flower Essence Making Workshop with Linda Patterson August 10th Harwich, MA Details HERE Tuesday Night Dinners: Summer Cooking Class with Zoe Keller July 15 Beacon Hill, Boston, MA Details HERE Formulating for Clients: Creating Constitutionally Balanced Tinctures & Teas with Margi Flint August 30 – 31 Marblehead, MA Details HERE In MAINE: Ancient Art of Facial Diagnosis with Melanie Flach June 19th Rockport, ME Details HERE Spiritual Bathing with Melanie Flach August 9 Rockport, ME Details HERE by Jenn Falk “The entire Universe is concentrated in the garden. The garden allows us to become one with nature. And when we meditate we cannot separate ourselves from nature.” I took this quote from a snippet that I saw in a little docu-piece online about Japanese gardens. Isn’t it lovely? It’s the essence of what Pepperand I will be getting at when we teach our special Yoga/Herbal-infused/Mindfulness class this year at Herbstalk! I’m super grateful to my dear friend, Steph, for welcoming us as the first ever yoga class to be taught at this event. In reality what this class offers is a meditation on friendship. You see, once you start a mindfulness practice such as yoga or meditation, your lifestyle changes. It’s inevitable. We learn to become better friends with ourselves, and with other creatures and life on this planet. This can manifest in a variety of different ways. One amazing friendship that can be forged on this path of inner growth is each and every one of our relationships with plant life. You might begin to take in your surroundings more, noticing the changing seasons and with that the types, colors, and energy of plants around you. You might start to crave owning more houseplants and then truly pay attention to them. You might attract more friends who are gardeners, herbalists, nature explorers. What you put on or in your body changes as you put more reverence into the idea that we are a part of nature. I see it happen all the time! It’s a lovely thing to witness happen to friends and family who begin dedicating time to their yoga/mindfulness practice. We begin to transform our lifestyles and welcome the healing and open energy that can come from nature. This is why Herbstalk is such an amazing creation for those of us here in an urban environment. We are able to learn from some of the best in their field about how to engage closer with the plant world. There will be all varieties of classes, teachers, and business owners to take it in from. Everything from learning how specific herbs can support your nervous system, to how plants can aid in your spiritual process, to creating and sustaining an herbal/natural beauty routine. For me, discovering and staying open to the magic of plants and herbs has always been a feminine and spiritual experience. As teenagers, Steph and I would head out into the parks, climb trees, create our own rituals in our backyards…and this created healing that allowed us to forge a deep friendship — one that still remains my oldest and dearest to this day. I believe the fact that our friendship is still going strong is due to this weaving of our spirits with how we take care of ourselves through our belief in and our love for the natural world. What occurs when you pay attention to your own day-to-day mindfulness or healing process is a respect for and honoring of our own bodies, and thus with nature. You don’t have to become a plant expert/healer/herbalist extraordinaire, or a yoga teacher/wellness practitioner to reap these benefits or learn more. All you have to do is stay willing to open up your senses. Possibly watch the lunar cycles, and enjoy each season. Try and see where your interests in plant-life comes out! It could be in consuming tea, using herbal tinctures or elixirs to boost your system in some way, planting a garden plot, or even just taking trips to local gardens for enjoyment. The options are endless in how slowing down through mindfulness and yoga can connect you deeper into what surrounds us via plant wisdom and medicine. Pepper and I met this past year in Elena Brower’s Art of Attention teacher training, and immediately hit it off through (what else) learning about our love for plants/herbs/the natural world! Our class for Herbstalk will go deeper into this idea of weaving together how we discover wellness with our relationship to plant life. The 2-hour class will involve: meditation, some kundalini kriya, some yin postures, hatha flow, prolonged restorative shapes, sampling herbal elixir, flower essences, aromatherapy, and short discussion. It is on Sunday morning, June 8th at 9:00am at Herbstalk at the Somerville Armory on Highland Ave. We look forward to seeing you there! “The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses.” -Hanna Rion Yoga teacher Jenn Falk has been guinea pig and friend to herbalist and Herbstalk founder, Steph Zabel, for 20+ years. She credits her friendship with Steph to all she knows about herbal wisdom and her respect for it. She’s also married to an organic garden professional and artist, and they are raising their family to love the use of herbs, grow vegetables, and take care of the Earth. Learn more at:www.yoginijennfalk.com Submitted by Adam Stark. Without further introduction, here’s the list (in alphabetical order by author last name)
Adam Stark has been working with and writing about herbs for more than 15 years. He is a co-owner at Debra’s Natural Gourmet, and the founder, formulator (and namesake!) at Adam Herbs. |
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