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  • Saturday, June 27, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Identifying Medicine in Our Gardens: Plant Walk & Herbal-Infused Vinegars

    On June 27, herbalist Taina Vargas leads a plant walk and demonstration on how to make herbal-infused vinegars.

    Join herbalist Taina Vargas for a guided walk through the Lenox & Kendall Community garden followed by a demonstration on how to make herbal-infused vinegars.

    This guided plant walk invites us to slow down and tap into our senses as we engage with the plants growing around us. Learn to safely identify and work with wild medicinal and edible plants to build resilience and deepen our relationship to the land.

    Taina of @sankofa.anacaona.botanicals, a woman-of-color-owned small business based in Roxbury, specializing in plant-based wellness products handcrafted in small batches with locally-sourced botanical ingredients.

    This event is held sliding scale pay what you can $0-20. Please pre-register for weather related updates. If this event is canceled due to bad weather, the rain date will be Sunday June 28th.

    The Lenox & Kendall Community Garden is located on 900 Tremont St, a short walk from the Ruggles or Mass Ave Orange Line stations and local bus lines. Street parking is also available. Sponsored by The Trustees and Boston Community Gardens.

  • Friday, November 25 – Sunday, November 27 – 22nd Annual Original Castleberry Faire

    A New England Tradition continues and the crafters are back in a big way for the 22nd Annual Castleberry Faire Arts & Craft Festival, taking place at the Shriner’s Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road in Wilmington, MA Thanksgiving Day weekend, November 25, 26 & 27. This three day shopping bonanza includes over 250 of the nation’s finest craftspeople and artisans. This is the big one, folks, with over 250 juried exhibitors from throughout the United States displaying and selling their American made works including pottery, scarves, tapestry, fine jewelry, candles, turned wood, quilts, basketry, photography, painted antiques, metal sculpture, doll clothes, ceramics, soap, wall hangings, puppets, hair accessories, hats, primitives and folk art, stone relief, carved birds, soft sculpture, Victorian wreaths, leather, oil paintings, calligraphy, silk & dried floral arrangements, fleece, watercolors, country wood crafts, slate, ornaments, porcelain dolls, cameos, music boxes, quilt-pillows, aromatherapy, snowmen, fragrance, stained glass, lampshades, old maps, sport plaques, miniatures, intarsia, chimes, wearable art, blown glass and so much more. A “food sampling” extravaganza will be presented with such gourmet delights as: herbal dips, sauces, jams & jellies, candies, peanut brittle, fudge, vinegars, finishing sauces, pastry, cooking oils, salsas, chutney, jerky, baked goods and so much more.

    The Castleberry Faire runs Friday, November 25 from 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday, November 26 and Sunday November 27 from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission $8.00 Adult, under age 14 free. One admission is good for all 3 days. Directions: From Route 93 take Exit 39 to Shriner’s Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. Ample Free Parking and free shuttle bus service provided. Held indoor, rain or shine. For more information call 603-332-2616 or print a discount admission coupon at www.castleberryfairs.com. Food Sales Benefit Aleppo Temple Shrine Activities.

  • Saturday, July 16, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Secrets of the Tudor Stillroom

    Travel to Plimoth Plantation on Saturday, July 16, from 9 – 5, for a seminar led by renowned herbalist Christina Stapley, entitled Secrets of the Tudor Stillroom.  Learn about the activities of the Tudor still-house while making recipes from distilled aromatic waters, as well as scented powders, cough sweets, herb infused honeys, a salve, herb sugar, sweetmeats, vinegars, and more.  Featured herbs include rose, rosemary, elecampane, pot marigold, frankincense, marshmallow, yarrow, hyssop, betony, St. John’s wort, and angelica.  You’ll also learn about repelling pests, washing clothing, and herbal remedies.  Fee for Museum members: $95; nonmembers: $120.  Register at www.plimoth.org, or call 508-746-1622, ext. 8359.