Herbalism Series - Session 1 - 5/17

When:
May 17
11am-1pm

Where: 
Fig Leaf Gardens
4046 39th Ave, Oakland

Cost:
$50 - $70 Sliding Scale

Use the following discount codes to pay what you'd like:
HERB50- $50 class
HERB55- $55 class
HERB60- $60 class
HERB65- $65 class
                                                                 

The Importance of Herbs in Garden Ecosystems

Herbs are vital to garden ecosystems because they play an essential role in supporting the health of the garden as a whole. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore how herbs contribute to soil health, help to break down compost, attract pollinators and beneficial insects, and strengthen edible crops through companion planting. We’ll also highlight the role of herbs in permaculture practices such as fruit tree guilds. Additionally, we’ll explore the virtues of herbs as deeply rooted allies for the garden’s human tenders—offering sensory and therapeutic benefits, cultural and ancestral connection, and everyday health and wellness. Together, we’ll plant herb starts grown by Fig Leaf Gardens, sow our own herb seeds to take home, and learn about simple herbal preparations that bring the garden’s abundance into our kitchens and apothecaries. This workshop is a celebration of the myriad virtues of herbs, and will set the stage for our herbalism journey from seed to medicine.