Courses
We are living in interesting times, as humanity faces some quite large ethical and existential issues. Thankfully there are many more people joining the move towards a more peaceful, sustainable and connected way of living.
It is my belief that we all need to be self governing and independent when it comes to food security, health and wellbeing. I love the fact that the plants and the natural world has so much to offer us, plants for food, plants for medicine, plants for shelter and warmth.
In this wee corner of the world, my desire is to encourage and assist others in their journey to understand, know, grow and use these amazing plant allies in a sustainable and life affirming manner. To promote confidence in the use of the plants to treat you, your loved ones, friends and neighbors. In this way we can all assist those in our “village” (family, community ) to achieve optimal health and wellbeing…
Medicinal Garden For the Home
This course has been put together with the intention of sharing some basic and time honoured herbal lore with those who wish to get to know these wonderful plants better, and use them around the home.
Whilst this is an introductory level course, my intention is that by the end of the 20 lessons you will have gotten to know more personally the characteristics of 20 wonderful healing plants AND how to grow them. You will have begun to form a foundational understanding of the therapeutic activity of these plants, enabling you to understand how and when to apply them medicinally in the home for commonplace ailments you or your family may encounter.
There is a worksheet to complete at the end of each lesson. I have included it for 2 reasons:
- It helps you to digest and assimilate the information you have just learnt
- It allows me to ascertain your understanding of the plants, when and how to use them. .
- I will be contactable throughout your journey through the course to answer any questions.
- You can complete the units at your own pace. I do encourage taking the time to acquaint yourself with each plant before moving along to the next.
- Payment can be structured to suit needs.
- Either a one off payment of 950.00 or
- Twenty easy installments of 47.50 or anything in between 🙂
- Units are sent by email once the previous worksheet has been completed and returned, so as not to be overwhelming. You have 2 years to complete the course although i would suggest that 1 year is ample if you aim to complete a unit per fortnight. It does get quite addictive 🙂
- The units are small but comprehensive and I am here to help.
Infusing Herbal Oils Workshop
Come and learn how to make your own Infused Herbal Oils. These beautiful oils can be used in many ways to nourish and nurture body, mind and soul. They can be used directly or incorporated into healing balms and creams.
Workshop Outline
- Discuss ways in which you can use Herbal Oils
- Learn about things to consider when choosing, picking, and preparing herbs for making Oils
- Learn the therapeutic properties of several Plants readily available to use for these preparations and where to find them.
- Discuss Cold vs Hot methods of preparation
- Discuss use of Fresh vs Dry Herbs for infusing.
- Learn how to make both a hot and cold extraction.
- How to store Oil whilst Infusing.
- Demonstration of decanting the Infused Oil and things to consider.
- Introduction to the use of essential oils to enhance your herbal creations.
It is my aim that at the end of this workshop you will feel inspired and confident to create your own beautiful herbal oils.
Limited to 8 participants. Text or email Michelle to reserve a space Cost is $80.00 including all ingredients and a bottle of your own herbal oil to take home.
“The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace.
With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.