- March 15, 2022
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Introductory course: Herbal medicine and sustainable futures

Sharing knowledge of over 20 years in herbal medicine. Come and learn about what you need to grow and how it can improve your health and wellbeing. During the session we will: Learn to identify wild plants from meadows, hedgerows and woods Understand the different plant properties that make them valuable food and medicine Make and taste tonics, macerated oils and salves Discover traditional food preservation techniques ...
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- September 12, 2020
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Taxonomy: Names and Nomenclature

Happy weekend yet again! Continuing on the subject of taxonomy, we're taking a magnifying glass to the taxonomic category of species, looking at its subcategories and how they are indicated within the scientific name of a plant. Possibly a bit of a tricker read this time, get comfy and get focused as more secrets are ...
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- August 30, 2020
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Taxonomy: Back to Basics

When you learn gardening and plant knowledge by watching, seeking advise and just getting stuck in, the long Latin names of plants can be quite daunting. This bank-holiday weekend, we're embracing the idea that it's never too late to learn and going on a whistle stop tour of need-to-knows of taxonomy. I hope you're ...
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