It’s Hawthorn Time! As the fall rolls in…a friend and I went out to harvest hawthorn berries. Hawthorn is one of my most beloved herbs. A wonderful heart tonic, it is both soothing and delicious. Here is a couple of recipes to inspire your herbal explorations this fall. Hawthorn Rose Conserve This is a recipe […]
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Melissa (FBFC):How did you first become interested in plants as food and medicine?Jeannie: Growing up with tobacco farmer grandparents and parents who loved the land as much as their parents, I was lucky to be around my family’s you-pick/we-pick strawberry farm and vegetables we put by with canning techniques. In the 70’s, my mama was known
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Suggested donation of $10 but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You will take something home to add to your apothecary from each class. View our event calendar for dates and times, and contact us with any questions at hbc@frenchbroadfood.coop First Name Last Name Phone number Your Email Message Which classes will you
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Apothecary Class Listings All of us should have a small home apothecary to treat those common issues that pop up regularly…cuts, colds, rashes, and belly aches to name a few. In this series, you will learn how to blend your own teas, make tinctures, herbal oils, salves and many other topical treatments to soothe everything
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Making your own lip balm is beyond easy. In a matter of minutes, you can craft a few tubes to give as gifts (and one to keep for pampering yourself). What makes DIY lip balm so great? Not only can you make it just the way you like it, you can control the ingredients and
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