This will be a very practical workshop making extensive use of the medicinal herb garden at Chepstow Therapy Rooms. The workshop is designed to make it easy for you to start growing and benefiting from medicinal plants. You will learn about and experience all aspects of setting up and getting using a medicinal herb garden, including making some remedies on the day.
You do not need to be green fingered to grow medicinal plants (they are quite forgiving!) and you can soon have such a valuable resource close to hand.
We will cover:
The most useful plants to grow and where and how to grow them, including where to get the right plants, laying out your herb garden and the different options you have, the best conditions for different plants and planting and caring for the herbs.
- The medicinal uses of these plants & how to use them for different health conditions safely and effectively.
- How and when to harvest herbs, different ways to dry them, and labelling and storing herbs.
- How to make infusions, decoctions, herb infused oils, herbal ointments and poultices.
Everything you need for the workshop is included and you will receive a free handbook containing all the plants and remedies covered on the day. You will also take away a herbal remedy made on the workshop.
The workshop will be led by Mark P. Jack BSc(Hons) MNIMH, a medical herbalist practising in Chepstow, Newport and Monmouth. Mark holds an honours degree in herbal medicine and is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. You can find out more about Mark, his herbal practice and other events by having a look around this website.
Upcoming Dates for this Workshop:
Due to other time commitments Mark is not currently running events or giving talks. Please join his mailing list if you would like to find out when these resume.
Fees & Booking:
Cost: £48 for the workshop which includes learning materials provided. If you book by the 4th June 2015 you qualify for the early-bird rate of £38. Lunch is not provided (there are some nice cafés nearby or you can bring a packed lunch to eat in the garden). Teas and coffee (including fresh teas from the garden) will be provided during the day.
To book or for more information please contact Mark here.
Location:
The workshop will be held at Chepstow Therapy Rooms (part of Gestalt Centre Wales). It is within easy walking distance of both bus and railway station and there are several town car parks nearby.
Address: Chepstow Therapy Rooms, 10 Hocker Hill St., Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5ER.
