JAN 31 HERBS FOR THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
WITH MARCIA DIXON, MHIMH, RH, Granby Center for Natural Therapy
Free Seminar
Serious or chronic digestive diseases affect one in four of us, and many thousands die from them each year. Digestive upsets from indigestion, cramping and bloating to colitis, Crohn’s disease and ulcers often lead to bigger problems. Marcia Dixon, a professional herbalist, discusses herbs you can use to restore good digestive health. 2-3 pm

FEB 7 INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND YOUR FAMILY
WITH CHRISTINE DENNIS, MHIMH, Medical Herbalist
Free Seminar
Infectious disease is on everybody’s mind these days. This informative talk will cover what herbs and foods one should keep on hand in the event of an infectious disease outbreak in your community. Prevention strategies, herbal therapies, as well as the lost art of using effective mustard plasters, poultices, and steam inhalations will be demonstrated. 1-4 pm

FEB 21 VERMICOMPOSTING
WITH CATHY NESBITT, Cathy's Crawly Composters
Free Seminar
Vermicomposting is the practice of using nature’s recyclers, the lowly worm, to break down food scraps into nutrient rich compost. The result is an odourless black casting material that is terrific fertilizer for the garden. Cathy Nesbitt, chief worm advocate for her own business, will show you how easy it is to do vermicomposting in your home.2-3 pm

MAR 7 GROW YOUR OWN FIRST AID KIT
WITH MARCIA DIXON, MNIMH, RH, Granby Center for Natural Therapy
Workshop
Learn how to grow your own first aid kit and keep you and your family healthy naturally. Marcia will discuss which herbs to grow and what remedies can be made from them. First of four workshops with Marcia Dixon on making herbal first aid remedies. Advance registration required. Register for all four workshops and save. 2-4 pm
W1650 Workshop: $25 Advance registration required

MAR 14 GROWING SHIITAKE DEMYSTIFIED
WITH BRUNO PRETTO, Mycosource
Free Seminar
Not only do shiitake mushrooms taste great, they lower blood cholesterol and possess antitumour, antiviral and antibiotic activities. Greedily adopted by the West, this oriental delicacy is now a staple in kitchens everywhere. But did you know that they are easy to grow? Come listen as Bruno from Mycosource shows how to inoculate logs with spawn plugs and grow a beautiful harvest of shiitake.2-3 pm

APR 4 COLD AND FLU REMEDIES
WITH MARCIA DIXON, MNIMH, RH, Granby Center for Natural Therapy
Workshop
Keep your family healthy with the plants you can grow to fight colds, flus and minor infections. Some of your favourite culinary herbs have healing uses you never imagined! Marcia Dixon, a medical herbalist, will show you how to make remedies for your home medicine chest. Advance registration required. 2-4 pm
W1665 Workshop: $25 Advance registration required

APR 11 DANCING WITH DANDELIONS
WITH ELEANOR TODD, The Dandelion Lady
Free Seminar
Universally despised as a pesky weed, the lowly dandelion is actually one of the more useful herbs around. The leaves are eaten in salads, the flowers make wine, and the roots are used as a coffee substitute and as medicine. Join Eleanor, The Dandelion Lady, for a lighthearted talk about the dandelion and its many uses. Samples and take home recipes. 2-3 pm

APR 18 NATURAL SOAPS AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS
WITH ERIN GALLAGHER, Big Tub Botanicals
Free Seminar
Many ask about making homemade natural beauty products and soaps. Come and learn how it is done from Erin Gallagher who owns a business that makes natural products from real fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, nuts, seeds, and essences. 2-3 pm

APR 25 EVERYDAY VEGAN MEALS
WITH FRANCES NORDVIE, In Herb Hands Vegetarian Cooking
Free Seminar
Start healthy eating habits now and you’ll worry less about health later. Frances is a vegetarian caterer who prepares and delivers meals to your home. She will explain the vegan philosophy and how to apply it to everyday living, and she will share easy recipes for a taste of what everyday healthy eating can be like. 2-3 pm

MAY 30 MAKE A WILLOW TRELLIS FOR YOUR GARDEN
WITH DAVE KUNNAS, The Willow Man
Workshop
The branches of the humble willow tree can be bent and shaped into striking garden sculptures, benches and trellises. In this workshop you will assemble a small diamond trellis for your garden under the direction of Dave Kunnas, a master willow craftsman. The result will be absolutely beautiful in the garden, and you will be proud to say "I did it myself." Please bring hammer, measuring tape, hand pruners and loppers (if possible).1-4 pm
W1750 Workshop: $75 Advance registration required

AUG 8 MAKING INFUSED OILS AND SALVES FOR FIRST AID
WITH MARCIA DIXON, MNIMH, RH, Granby Center for Natural Therapy
Workshop
You will stock your first aid kit with a variety of different infused oils and healing salves made with herbs from the garden. The recipes have been used and trusted since the Middle Ages. 2-4 pm
W1710 Workshop: $25 Advance registration required

AUG 15 BLEND YOUR OWN HERB TEAS
WITH KOIDU SULEV, Richters
Free Seminar
Learn which herbs blend safely and effectively in teas. Sample fresh brewed teas that support the immune system and taste good too! You will have a chance to try out Richters Hand Blending Tea Table and will take home your own blend that you will create. 2-3 pm

AUG 22 ENABLING GARDENS FOR YOUR SENIOR YEARS
WITH SHARON KENNEDY, Horticultural Therapist
Free Seminar
No matter what your age or ability, everyone can have a barrier-free, therapeutic garden that enables you to work, learn and relax. Horticultural therapists are skilled at creating garden spaces that accommodate people with a wide range of abilities. Join Sharon as she demonstrates how herbs and enabling gardens go hand in hand toward improving quality of life in your elder years and for those you love. 2-3 pm

AUG 29 HARVEST YOUR HERBS
WITH MARCIA DIXON, MNIMH, RH, Granby Center for Natural Therapy
Workshop
Learn how to get the herbs from your garden into your cupboard with maximum ease. Like vegetables there is a specific time when it is best to harvest each herb. Learn when to harvest, and how to dry, process and store. 2-4 pm
W1670 Workshop: $25 Advance registration required

SEP 26 MAKING GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS
WITH GINNY VAN VEGHEL, Elemi Organics
Free Seminar
Cleaning made pure and simple! Learn how you can make your own cleaning products without harmful ingredients. Avoid chemicals such as sodium lauryl sulfate, cocamide DEA, phosphates, or synthetic fragrance. Ginny will draw on her experience making organic soaps, cosmetics and cleaning products for her business. Everyone will go home with a sample.. 2-3 pm

OCT 10 CREATE YOUR OWN HERBAL CENTERPIECE
WITH BONNIE MORROW AND KOIDU SULEV, Richters
Workshop
Why must flower arrangements consist of imported and unnatural-looking flowers? With help from Bonnie and Koidu you will a create stunning centrepiece made with herbal materials from the garden and from the wild. Perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Bring your own container or we can supply one for you. Very easy and a lot of fun! 2-3 pm
W1765 Workshop: $10 Advance registration required

OCT 24 MAGICAL MYSTICAL HERBS
WITH KOIDU SULEV, Richters
Free Seminar
Herbs have deep connections to magic, mystery and wizardry. From the beginning they have been used in potions and amulets, and for invoking the spirits. Come and learn more about the folklore and history of herbs and their magical qualities. Just in time for Halloween! 2-3 pm