There is a new fiber guild starting up at the Barberville Pioneer Settlement for the Arts. It is set to meet on the third Sat of each month beginning May 20. If you wold like more information about this monthly group meeting, call the Barberville Pioneer Settlement and they can fill you in on all the details like time and where on their property you can meet up with the others: 386-749-2959 Their website is https://www.pioneersettlement.org
Where is Wewahitchka and what exactly is Tupelo honey (other than a Van Morrison song)? Wewahitchka is in the Big Bend region of Florida near Tallahassee. Tupelo honey is a seasonal delicacy because Tupelo trees only bloom from April to May and top-quality honey comes from only the trees in the Apalachicola River valley. It is so special that you won’t find it in stores. At this festival, farmers from the area offer honey in a variety of sizes and packages under the moss-draped oaks...
Instructors: Robert Bowden Although it may be raining every day now, just a month ago we were in a major drought. Leaves were turning brown, flowers often only lasted a day and the ground was so dry water just rolled off. Enjoy a helpful presentation by former Leu Gardens’ Director Robert Bowden as he points out plants in the Garden that enjoy high temperatures and very little rain. The latter half of the class will take place in the Gardens...
Instructor: Robert Bowden Just because it’s hot and humid in Orlando doesn’t mean that your herb garden has to shut down for the summer. Enjoy a helpful presentation by former Leu Gardens’ Director Robert Bowden as he points out many herbs in the Garden that enjoy high temperatures and high humidity. Everyone will leave the class with a heat-loving herb to take home! This class fills up quickly and space is limited so be sure to sign up early. Robert...
Instructor: Robert Bowden Even though it’s only May, most vegetable plants shut down for the summer because of the high heat and humidity in Orlando. Enjoy a helpful presentation by former Leu Gardens’ Director Robert Bowden as he talks about many vegetables that actually enjoy high temperatures and humidity. Learn how to grow peanuts, black-eyed peas and sweet potatoes and many more! This class fills up quickly and space is limited so be sure to sign up early. Robert Bowden...
Memorial Day Weekend, White Springs, May 26-28, 2023 In its 71st year in 2023, this is the oldest continuous folk festival in the United States.
Saturday, May 27, 2023 9:30am-11:30am Instructor: Pinky Ormand Join Horticulture Specialist, Pinky, for this fun new class, Herbal Tea Time! It gives an informative look into the history, types, processing and health benefits of tea. Many people are unaware of the health benefits of tea. This course peels back the curtains to reveal the types of tea and its corresponding benefits. Fatigue? Tea has got you covered. Need improved mental focus? Check. Tea can do that too. Learn how to...
Learn how to create homemade cold-pressed juices with simple recipes without many ingredients. These simple yet tasty juice blends are known for boosting immunity, fighting cancer, and aiding in weight loss. Juicing has endless health benefits, and it’s a wonderful way to get extra nutrition and veggies into your diet. Recipes can be simple and unique, and all the recipes featured in this course will contain four ingredients or fewer so you can whip up the best glass of fresh...
Looking for funding for your heritage breed project? Every year, the Livestock Conservancy awards over $22,000 in Microgrants ranging from $500 to $2,000 to farmers, ranchers, shepherds, and breed organizations across the country. See our Microgrants page for more details on how to apply.
Registration includes admission, all classes, activities, entertainment, herb walks, and the Herbalist’s Ball, PLUS a 12-month subscription to the IHS Virtual Learning Center. Lodging, meals, and intensives are not included in this fee. Intensive Classes are $35 each. The Veterinarian Track is $40. Additional information on intensive Classes and the Veterinarian Track certificate is available here. Some hands-on craft activities may charge a small material fee payable to the teacher at the time of the class; material fees will be noted...
The International Herb Symposium (IHS) was founded more than 25 years ago by Rosemary Gladstar. Ever since, this bi-annual event has been a place for herbalists from across the globe to exchange information about the healing power of plants. The Symposium holds a special place among herbal conferences, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and ways of working with medicinals. This year’s event returns to an in-person format! Join us at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts from June 9-11, 2023...
There is a new fiber guild starting up at the Barberville Pioneer Settlement for the Arts. It is set to meet on the third Sat of each month beginning May 20. If you wold like more information about this monthly group meeting, call the Barberville Pioneer Settlement and they can fill you in on all the details like time and where on their property you can meet up with the others: 386-749-2959 Their website is https://www.pioneersettlement.org