Plants for Life – Herbal Medicine
with Lara Julia Bernays (Medical Herbalist. BSc.(hons) MNIMH)
http://www.plants-for-life.co.uk/
Kitchen Medicine Chest
Discover how herbs and spices have been used for thousands of years of medicine. Explore the traditions and science behind culinary herbs. In a hands on session learn delicious ways, modern and old, of using kitchen herbs as home remedies for the health of the whole family.
Date: Saturday 25th February 2012
Time: 10.30am–4.30pm
Where: The Welsh Water Discovery Centre (Aqualab)
Fee: £35 including materials, members and concessions £30
Contact: phone 01558 667150 or email kbailey@gardenofwales.org.uk
Grow Your Own Medicine Chest
A hands on workshop of how and why to grow medicinal herbs in your own garden. From how to make your own rooting compound to making your own gardeners’ hand salve.
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 10.30am–4.30pm
Where: The Welsh Water Discovery Centre (Aqualab)
Fee: £35 including materials, members and concessions £30
Contact: phone 01558 667150 or email kbailey@gardenofwales.org.uk
A Spring Tonic
From nettles to narcissi, with the focus on spring, this day course explores the traditions and science of plant medicine. Traditionally herbs have been used in Wales to cleanse the body following the winter. Join us for a day of exploration and making preparation for the summer.
Date: Saturday 28th April 2012
Time: 10.30am–4.30pm
Where: The Welsh Water Discovery Centre (Aqualab)
Fee: £35 including materials, members and concessions £30
Contact: phone 01558 667150 or email kbailey@gardenofwales.org.uk
Herbs in the Hedgerows
A walk in the Gardens’ meadows and woodland to explore the medicinal wild plants. With the focus on wild plant identification we will explore botany and plant science through colour and taste giving you a practical and fun way into plant ID. Learn how to sustainably harvest plants and how to use them as remedies.
Date: Saturday 5th May 2012
Time: 10.30am–4.30pm
Where: The Welsh Water Discovery Centre (Aqualab)
Fee: £35 including materials, members and concessions £30
Contact: phone 01558 667150 or email kbailey@gardenofwales.org.uk
