On Saturday, herbal educators and seasoned growers from all walks of life will come together to share their unique knowledge and build upon a tapestry of age-old wisdom about trees and seeds, herbs and plants, and the power of nature to heal.
The 9th Annual Herb & Garden Day, presented by New Hampshire Herbal Network, will take place among the historic buildings and stunning landscape of Canterbury Shaker Village, featuring 12 workshops on topics such as growing seeds for health, herb allies for fertility and pregnancy, tree medicine, medicinal mushrooms and more. Children and families can enjoy a hands-on workshop making seed bombs, planting herbs in pots and other activities. Plant identification walks will be led by clinical herbalists. New this year, guests will enjoy a series of interactive demonstrations in between workshops. Learn about sustainable harvesting of medicinal mushrooms, the culinary and medicinal uses of seeds and more.
“The seeds we plant now, if given the right amount of nourishment, can proliferate and flourish for future generations,” says NHHN President Sara Woods Kender. “Teaching our children to be stewards of the land, to respect and honor the gifts we receive, will be the seeds of change we want to see for the longevity of our species and of our world. Teach a child to eat, they will know how to nourish themselves, teach them how to grow it, they will nourish the world!”
Local food vendors will be on-site selling a wonderful array of palate-pleasing breakfast and lunch items to include vegan, organic and locally sourced ingredients. Between workshops, attendees can shop from local vendors at the Herbal Market and Plant Sale, a unique collection of local herbalists, farmers, crafters, gardeners, artists and environmental and agricultural organizations. The Harvest to Market website provides the option to pre-order plants, herbs, berries, vegetable starts, and more from local farmers and pick them up at Herb & Garden Day. Pre-ordering is not required – there will be plants available at Herb & Garden Day, but this option allows vendors to know what to plant, and ensures deliverability of desired plants. Pre-orders can be placed by visiting: bit.ly/HarvestToMarket.
Herb & Garden Day is open to the public. The programming represents a variety of interests and cater to all skill levels, from the curious seekers and intrepid plant lovers to herbal entrepreneurs and natural health advocates, Herb & Garden Day has something for everyone.
General Admission (all access) is $35. To register, go to bit.ly/HerbAndGarden. Market-only admission is $5 at the door and offers access to the Herbal Market and Plant Sale.
There are still vendor spaces available for the Herbal Market and Plant Sale, and sponsorship packages for all levels of support. For more information, visit bit.ly/HerbAndGarden or contact Event Coordinator Jessica Livingston at 568-5740 or jessica@jlivinspirations.com.
Jessica Livingston
