FREE Mini Course: Harvesting plants, Medicine Making and Plant ID - a tutorial

Greetings!  My friend Juliet Blankespoor is at it again!  You may remember that a few months ago Juliet and the Chestnut School of Herbalism offered an online medicine making course. They also had a fantastic video on making super strong elderberry syrup that they released so that everyone could watch it for free (I know lots of you watched it!).  Now, Juliet is going to release a free online herbal mini-course! In this course you'll explore wild foods foraging, herbal medicine making, and a bit of juicy herbal botany to boot.  Click here to enroll in this free course. IMPORTANT: While this course is free, you have to enroll by March 22nd to be able to take it.  This free class runs March 23rd through March 31st, and is self-paced, so you can access the videos, audio, and written lessons when it's convenient! The audio and printable lessons are yours to keep so you can revisit the material year after year. Knowing Juliet, I have no doubt this course will be visually stunning with lots of important (and fun) information.  Why are they offering a free course?  This free mini-course is a preview of a larger course that Juliet and the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine are about to release. If you like this sneak-peak, you may be interested in their whole course. However, by signing up for this mini-course you aren't obligated to do anything else.  I do want to let you know that if you do end up taking Juliet's course and you use my affiliate links to sign up (the links in this email), I am going to be offering a really awesome bonus. I'll have more on that later.  My friends at the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine are excited about spreading their enthusiasm for medicinal plants! It's boldly empowering to know how to go out your back door and find the medicine you need. And there's a deep satisfaction in knowing how to pick vibrant wild edibles for your family's nourishment. With this course you'll learn about connecting with your own sustenance and the living world around you—that's priceless!  Enroll now! Class starts on March 23rd.  Have a beautiful day,  The free course is an introduction to the fields of foraging, botany and medicine making. You can use the course as a jumping off point to the wide world of herbal resources—there are links to free web resources, including articles and videos. You'll have access to their favorite books and teachers for each subject covered. And you'll connect with thousands of herbalists and foragers from across the globe! Click Here For the Free Mini Course

April 2014 Library Programs of Interest

Date Range: February 26, 2014 - May 30, 2014

Category:  Adult » Hobbies & Interests » Landscaping

Landscaping: Designing with Plants & Adjudicating Their Growth

Many cultures practice landscaping for a variety of reasons—from purely visual to strictly practical. Landscaping has a history as fascinating as any other visual art.

Spring Garden Rd. Memorial

Wednesday, April 9/12:00 pm-1:30 pm

Landscaping: Fundamentals of Landscape Composition

Size doesn’t matter. A balcony or even a window sill can be landscaped. Learn about the basics of composition— form, balance, color, and contrast.

Spring Garden Rd. Memorial

Wednesday, April 16/12:00 pm-1:30 pm

Basics of Landscaping Materials: Plants & Plant Growth

Get the best performance yield! Successful landscaping requires learning about the requirements of light, heat, soil, and water for varying groups of plants.

Spring Garden Rd. Memorial

Wednesday, April 23/12:00 pm-1:30 pm


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Landscape Design Courses

Are on the edge of your seat, looking for a sign of spring?

Well, we can help you out. Helping Nature Heal Inc. is offering a spring session of Sustainable Landscape Design. These courses will help you to understand what it means to adopt an ecosystem approach, learn to analyze your site, and develop a meaningful, productive connection with your landscape.

For more information or to pre-register, contact Rosmarie at (902)543-7416 or rosmarie@helpingnatureheal.com.

Also, be sure to connect with us on facebook and/or pinterest. We've also got some great content on our blog that is sure to fertilize your brain garden!

  

Sustainable Landscape Design 1

April 8th- May 13th (6 Monday Evenings)

6:30-9 pm

$125+ HST

Did you know that Rosmarie Lohnes has been teaching this popular 6 week course for over 10 years?! This interactive series walks participants through the landscape design process, from site analysis to detailed conceptual drawings. This is your chance to develop your vision for your property with a professional sustainable landscaper. Course fee includes in-class designing materials.

Sustainable Landscape Design 2

April 9th-May 14th (6 Tuesday Evenings)

6 :30- 9pm

$150+ HST (art materials and Stella Natura Biodynamic Calendar included)

SLD 2 focuses on helping you find the soul in your landscape. This experiential workshop will deepen the artistic and spiritual aspects of the vision you have for your property; come prepared to work with clay models and paint, collage and write. Although SLD 2 is designed to build on the technical information and maps that participants create in SLD 1, SLD 1 is not a prerequisite.

Sustainable Landscaping 3

April 10th- May 1st (4 Wednesday Evenings)

7-9pm

$100 + HST (includes a Stella Natura Biodynamic Calendar)

Your landscape has matured: what now?!  Building your landscape can be a labour of love; once it’s finished, it’s easy to lose touch. Rosmarie will lead you through a series of thoughtful topics that will reinvigorate your relationship with your landscape and help you to rejuvenate your overgrown shrubs and trees.  You will also learn to organize your tasks and make decisions based on the Biodynamic Calendar.

Horticulture Courses - plan for the Fall semester

University of Guelph Online Courses Filling Fast Fall 2011 online courses in horticulture, turf and landscaping are popular for both industry personnel and home gardeners. Register now to ensure that you can participate in the courses that you want. Fall 2011 offerings include: Introduction to Woodland Ecology Business Management Principles Computer Assisted Design (CAD) Cultural Practices for Plants Designing the Landscape  Golf Course Design and Construction Greenhouse Management Growing Plants  Introduction to Landscape Construction  Introduction to Plant Identification Landscape Design I Plant Propagation The Naturalized Landscapes Turf Management Visit www.horticulturecertificates.com for more information and to register. The University of Guelph has the training and credentials you need! For Information Please Contact: info@coles.uoguelph.ca 519-767-5000  Centre for Open Learning  and Educational Support, Room 160 Johnston Hall University of Guelph, Guelph Ontario N1G 2W1 Canada  info@coles.uoguelph.ca   ·   519-767-5000