Learn how to grow, propagate, cultivate, harvest, and process medicinal herbs. Stock your home apothecary with a myriad of herbal remedies. 

We will cover:

- Propagation Techniques including growing from seed, stem propagation, root division, transplanting

- Requirements for plants (sun, water, spacing, maintenance)

- Weeding techniques (sheet mulching, tools for cultivation, occultation, solarization, cover crops)

- Harvesting and drying techniques and methods 

- Basic herbal preparations (tinctures, glycerin extracts, tea blends, oxymels, syrups, infused honeys, pastilles, salves)

Requirements:

- Must be willing to work at the farm for 1 hour during each session (hands-on learning through a variety of tasks including planting, weeding, watering, mulching, and harvesting) Must be willing to work in various weather conditions 

- Come with a positive attitude and willingness to be a part of an intimate and inclusive herbal community

- Commit to all sessions

- Must have transportation 

-Bring required supplies each session (jars, supplies for tinctures, oxymels, and oil infusions (vodka, vinegar, olive oil)

Cost

$350

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR 2023

Welcome Session:

Virtual Intro to Gardening via zoom (recommended)

-Tuesday, February 28th, 6-7:30 pm

On-Farm sessions

- Sunday, March 5th, 12-4 pm

- Sunday, April 2nd, 12-4 pm

- Wednesday, April 19th, 3-6 pm

- Wednesday, May 3rd, 3-6 pm

- Sunday, May 21st, 12-4 pm 

- Sunday, June 25th, 2-7 pm (We will be having a Summer Solstice Herb Gathering at Flourish Farm that day)

It gets very hot in the summer at the farm so we will meet in the mornings in summer
- Sunday, July 2nd, 9am-1pm

- Sunday, August 13th, 9am-1pm