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May 2020
Hooksgreen Herbs Open Day
Hooksgreen Herbs are delighted to announce that Barbara Wilkinson, registered Medical Herbalist and Herb Society Trustee will be giving a talk and demonstration on Saturday 23rd May during the Open Weekend at their nursery which will be open to all visitors and include refreshments of tea, coffee and homemade cakes. No booking necessary.
Find out more »Medicinal Forest Garden Weekend
A two-day course at Holt Wood in Devon packed with information about healing trees and shrubs, from plant identification to planting a medicinal forest garden, with practical opportunities for harvesting and making herbal preparations Event Cost (payable to the organiser) - £150
Find out more »Urban Nature
We are taking the Herb Society to participate at the Whitworth Gallery, in their Urban Nature event. Volunteers required , please contact Caroline Daniel
Find out more »June 2020
Medicinal Herbs in Historical Practice
A day course at Holt Wood in Devon where you can see a variety of medicinal plants, and hear about their use in folklore and historical recipes. Practical skills also covered including traditional preparations such as poultices and distilled waters. Event Cost (payable to the organiser) - £85
Find out more »Making herbal remedies
An opportunity to make your own herbal home remedies kit with a mixture of oils, ointments, tinctures and syrups to combat everyday household ills. A busy practical day which will give you at least four herbal products to take home. £85 (payable to organiser) - Includes lunch – 10% discount on production of membership card
Find out more »July 2020
Identifying, growing and using herbs
This course will help you identify useful hedgerow herbs, decide what to cultivate at home and learn about, harvesting, drying, and storing them as well as using them in simple remedies or cookery ingredients. There will be time to explore the garden and – weather permitting – local hedgerows
Find out more »Interested in Teaching Children about Herbs?
If you are a Medical Herbalist, you can train to become a registered Junior Herbalist Leader This intensive course to become a registered Junior Herbalist Leader will be taught over 5 consecutive days in Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire. You will receive: 5 full days tuition Teaching manual containing structured classes to teach both years one and two, including worksheets and answers, class plans, equipment lists, key facts, Health and Safety Assessments. Ongoing support A qualification allowing you to advertise yourself…
Find out more »September 2020
The Sensory Herb Apprenticeship
Learn to prepare and use your own herbal remedies created directly from nature on our innovative herbal health training course. The Sensory Herb Apprenticeship course will introduce you to plants to use when you or your family are ill, and deepen your connection to the land by getting to know the herbs that grow around you. Whether you live in the countryside, or your only contact with plants is in a flowerpot, we will take you step by step into the…
Find out more »October 2020
Bach flower remedy level 1 training course
Bach flower remedies form a plant-based complementary therapy which addresses emotional issues. Using Bach remedies can have a profound beneficial effect on your life. This training course will cover the basics of the remedies and their use. It will equip you to get maximum benefit by selecting the most appropriate remedies and using them in the correct way. And then you can share this knowledge to help friends and family. On completion, you will receive a certificate from the Bach Centre…
Find out more »November 2020
Weeds and Wild Medicine online Autumn and Winter
This much loved practical course on hedgerow herbalism has moved online. Join us from October til February to learn how to take care of your health over the winter using nature's medicine. You will learn how to: *manage coughs, colds and flu *support the digestion and food fermentation *reduce stress and anxiety and lift the mood *take good care of your joints and muscles and how to ease arthritis and rheumatism Each month comprises a 90 minute live Zoom call,…
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