Last year, thanks to the pandemic, Seed to Medicine Chest, presented by Appalachian Sustainable Development, was a virtual event. This year, the development’s agroforestry team is planning three in-person outdoor workshops at Abingdon’s Faith in Action Garden.
The Seed to Medicine Chest program shares knowledge about growing and creating herbal remedies from seed to the finished product. Presenters include HERBalachia Herbalist Training School founder Michelle Bouton and forest farmer and procurement manager at Appalachian Sustainable Development Robin Suggs.
There are 15 spots per event to ensure social distancing. The event is Bring Your Own Chair to help lower cost of attendance. Tickets are $30 per session.
At this point, please be prepared to wear a mask for everyone’s continued protection. Each session will be made up of two segments: a segment on cultivation and management of herbs and another on creating herbal products.
The first session is July 17 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and will cover herbal pestos, making, managing and foraging wild greens. During this session learn how wild weed pestos can help our bodies transition from winter sluggishness to vibrant spring green energy. Attendees will taste several variations on the traditional Italian pesto recipe.
The second session, set for July 31 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. will cover herbal bitters – digestive mocktails and managing and foraging wild bitters. Liquid herbal bitters are a strong ally to support digestive systems, triggering the body to create digestive enzymes, secrete bile and balance acid levels in the stomach. The session will allow those in attendance to tase several bitters and learn recipes.
The third and final session, set for Aug. 14 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. goes over sweet medicine – herbal glycerties for kids and pets.
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