Family Herbalism Module-Herb Gardening 101   

Herb Gardening 101: Learn the basics of herb gardening in Florida, including building the soil, water, planting seeds, compost, and more.  Part of our Family Herbalist Certification program.

Family Herbalism Module- Herbal Therapeutics: Nourishing and Restorative   

Herbal Therapeutics are a series of modules in our Family Herbalist Certification program that focus on the anatomy and physiology of body systems, along with Materia Medica corresponding to each system.  This module will cover herbs which nourish and restore the body.

Family Herbalism Module- Bioregional Herbalism   

Learn about what Goethe called “the spirit of the wild,” while exploring the herbal apothecary growing wild in our backyards and forests. Explore different theories of bioregionalism and their practical application. This module also covers native and naturalized herbs of our Materia Medica.  Part of our Family Herbalist Certification program.

Family Herbalist Module: Herbal Therapeutics: Immune System   

Herbal Therapeutics are a series of modules in our Family Herbalist Certification program that focus on the anatomy and physiology of body systems, along with Materia Medica corresponding to each system.   This module will cover Materia Medica specific to supporting, balancing, and strengthening our immune system.

Mastering the Art of Brine Pickling   

Learn the secrets of no-cook, brine pickles: dill pickles, pickled peppers, and other pickled veggies.  You will discover ther eis no better source of daily supplements than found in common vegetables, sea salt, and water transformed into pickles.  You will be amazed how easy it has become to make traditional brine pickles.  Great grandma's pickles are back with a new fashioned kitchen gadget!  Take home everything you need to start pickling for life.  These pickles contain the rich probiotics NOT found in canned pickles, whose heat process destroys valuable nutrients.  Learn to make the most nutritious pickles at their healthiest and tastiest!

Plant Based Nutrition Boot Camp   

Are you nutritionally confused? Tired of dieting or just plain ready to make
changes that will create real health improvement and weight loss?

This Boot Camp led by Gretchen Goel, 4 1/2 year Vegan and Plant Based
Nutrition Certified Wellness Coach will get you headed in the right direction or
back on track. You will gain a thorough understanding of the basics of Plant
Based Nutrition, How to Plan and Shop for Meals, and other changes you can
make towards greater health improvement.

A 6 hour workshop for individuals and families who are ready to embark on a plant based diet and need direction.  Includes weekly cooking demos, a 30-40 minute Power Point lecture and group discussion.

Plant Propagation (and other tips tricks and ideas about how to increase local diversity)   

Plant Propagation (and other tips tricks and ideas about how to increase the diversity of locally available edible, medicinal, and useful plants)
No matter where you live, be it a five acre farm or a 5x5 apartment, you can and should be growing plants for our future.   This class will teach you techniques for growing new plants at zero or very little cost so you can start building your Food Forests without breaking the bank.   All propagation methods will be covered, including methods to start developing locally adapted varieties for central Florida.

Square Foot Gardening   

Always felt like you had a black thumb? Interested in growing some of your own food? Curious about Square Foot Gardening?  Square Foot Gardening is the practice of planning small but intensively planted gardens as based on Mel Bartholemew's Book.  The method is particularly well-suited for areas with poor soil, beginning gardeners or as adaptive recreation for those with disabilities.

Join us at the Unitarian Community Garden where they have demonstrated how easy and fun square foot gardening really is!

Wild Weeds Herb Walk   

Join us for a walk in the wilds of Central Florida to discover the medicinal and edible plants all around us. 

Wild Weeds Herb Walk - Spring 2012 Third Wednesday Series   

Join us for a walk in the wilds of Central Florida to discover the medicinal and edible plants all around us.  Weekday sessions offered for SAHM and others available during the week for Spring 2012.