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  • Saturday, August 4, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Herbal Remedies: Make Your Own

    Join herbalist Kristin Minto at Watson Farm, 455 North Main Road in Jamestown, Rhode Island on Saturday, August 4 at 10 am in a hands-on exploration of how to harvest and prepare common herbs and plants for making home remedies. Learn proper drying methods to preserve the highest quality possible for teas. Find out how to make your own tinctures, as well as the history and proper use of oils for preserving plants and making your own remedies. Under expert guidance, make your own sample to take home. $20 Historic New England members, $25 nonmembers

    Advance tickets recommended. Please call 401-423-0005 ext. 3 for more information or buy online at http://shop.historicnewengland.org/WAT-MEDICINAL-3-9182/.

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  • Sunday, June 27, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Discovering Backyard Medicinal Plants

    Join Historic New England and herbalist Kristin Minto for an informative walk to discover medicinal and culinary herbs growing in our own backyards.  Learn methods for harvesting, using, and preserving plants.  Herbal refreshments will follow the program.  The event, taking place at Watson Farm in Jamestown, Rhode Island, will be held Sunday, June 27, from 10 am – noon, and the farm will be open from 1:00 – 5:00 for additional hiking.  Advance registration required.  Please call 617-994-5934 or email events@historicnewengland.org, or visit www.historicnewengland.org to register.

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