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Backyard Remedies: Plant Preparations Workshop Series

A woman outdoors in a natural environment, standing in front of a patch of St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum). The woman is wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and a blue top, with her hair braided over one shoulder. She is pointing toward the plant, which has clusters of small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are surrounded by green stems and small buds, indicating the plant's growth stage. In the background, there is a grassy area and some trees. The focus is on the St. John's Wort, with its characteristic bright yellow flowers and vibrant green foliage.

In this hands-on workshop series participants will learn to identify, harvest and prepare simple ‘backyard remedies,’ using plants found commonly across the Berkshires.

  • Learn to identify medicinal plants growing in your backyard!
  • Receive a photo ID pamphlet of common medicinal plants, properties, contraindications and harvest times
  • Hands-on workshops on sustainable wild foraging, preparing tea, tincture, syrup, infused oil and salve
  • Recipes for some of our favorite preparations!

*Tentative plants covered: dandelion, raspberry leaf, goldenrod, violet, plantain, nettle, red clover, St. Johns Wort

$240.00 price for 8 workshops *Individual class prices available, please be in touch for options

We are not medical professionals, these workshops are not meant to diagnose or treat medical conditions but are presented as educational tools for those interested in learning about plant remedies.

  • Who: Anyone interested in learning more about collecting and preparing plant remedies!
  • When: Eight workshops, May through August, 2023. Workshops will be held on weekend days, TBA
  • Where: Olsen Farm, Lanesborough MA