Teaching in Vancouver at UBC Farm:
Woodland Herb Walk on August 24, 2019 1:00 pm

Beneath the canopy of the tall Pacific Northwest conifers, we will meander through a forested area, learning about the many uses of these spectacular trees as well as the beautiful, little plants beneath them that call this type of forest home. From medicine to building to domestic and food use, this unique ecosystem has provided sustenance and shelter to humans for many centuries. Come and absorb the forest energy and learn its hidden secrets.

Teaching at UBC Farm: Let Food Be Thy Medicine on Thurs., August 22, 2019 5:45 pm

This Vancouver workshop explores how to bring the healing effect of herbs into your daily cuisine. Certain herbs are used in the kitchen on a regular basis and although these herbs are used for flavour, they also have a medicinal component. Others are mostly overlooked as a food even though there is great potential for incorporating them into your regular meal plan. When a family member is sick, we can tweak our recipes to make them more conducive to healing. We can prepare food according to the seasons to stay balanced and healthy in all different types of climate and weather. Take home samples of healthy condiments that we will create together.

To register: http://lfs-ubcfarm-epayment.sites.olt.ubc.ca/…/let-food-be…/

A great time was had by all at the Kootenay Herb Conference in Creston, BC with many fabulous speakers. I enjoyed giving a fun herb walk at Corn Creek and enjoyed going on Keith Davis’ herb walk as well. We harvested devil’s club and skunk cabbage roots. I also gave a permaculture lecture, with lots of input.  We were impressed with top notch food by 8 month pregnant, Amy, from Ymir and her team of helpful cooks. Theron’s Ymir Bakery provided excellent baking. Rachel worked super hard at organizing the whole event. Here’s hoping that someone else carries the torch for the next one, as she is now stepping down.