Tag: herbal teas

  • Thursday, July 16, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Blending Herbal Teas

    Move beyond the commercial teabag and explore how to blend your own unique herbal teas. In this Massachusetts Horticultural Society class at Elm Bank on Thursday, July 16 from 7 – 8:30,you will learn how to create delicious, personal tea beverages and experience different techniques of making cold and hot water infusions. Steph Zabel, herbalist, ethnobotonist and educator, will review the art of choosing roots, leaves, flowers, and berries to make harmonious blends and will also discuss the health benefits of the herbs we use. Come prepared to sample lots of tea!

    Steph Zabel is an herbalist and educator based in Somerville, Massachusetts. For over a decade she has combined her passions for natural medicine, community outreach, and education. She holds a Master’s degree in ethnobotany and has completed several herbal apprenticeships including a three-year training in clinical herbalism. Prior to launching her herbal business, Steph began her professional career working in the botanical collections of the Harvard University Herbaria. Her current work focuses on teaching practical and inspiring herbal classes and offering dynamic wellness sessions for her clients. Steph is also the founder of HERBSTALK, Boston’s vibrant community herbal conference, through which she creates accessible educational opportunities for all plant enthusiasts! To learn more about Steph, visit her website http://www.flowerfolkherbs.com. 

    Mass Hort members $10, non-members $15. Register today using the following link to reserve your spot – space is limited: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eaw9weedbc6ae09b&llr=kzaorjcab Contact Hannah Traggis at htraggis@masshort.org or 617-933-4943 for more information. Phone Number: 617-933-4943.

  • Wednesday, December 7, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Herbal Holiday Gifts

    Instructor Linda Russell of Scentsibilities will give an Herbal Holiday Gift workshop at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive in Boylston, on Wednesday, December 7, from 6 – 8.  Give your friends and family herbal gifts this year that you have made.  You will make pomanders while learning to make beauty and body care products, herbal teas, aromatherapy oils and sprays, potpourris, and other items, as well as gleaning ideas for herbal wrapping.   THBG members $25, nonmembers $28.  You may register on line at www.towerhillbg.org, or email thbg@towerhillbg.org.  Image from rimanasser.blogspot.com.