Registration opens January 20 at 9:00 am.

Mexican Mint Marigold - Our Herb for 2020

25th Annual Herbal Forum: Saturday, March 21, 2020
   with Optional Workshops on Friday, March 20

I am teaching a workshop this year!

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***Two-day Plant and Gift Sales start on Friday, March 20***
 

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Join us as we explore the world of herbs and grow in knowledge and understanding while learning exciting new ways to utilize these ancient plants.

Presenters: Susan Belsinger, Gayle Engels, Linda Franzo, Billi Parus, Autumn Schulze and Tina Marie Wilcox

Four workshops are being offered on Friday, March 20, starting at 1:00 pm and again at 3:30 pm. Participation in the workshops is limited to Herbal Forum registrants and is by reservation only on a first-come first-served basis. For workshop descriptions and available number of seats, see  my Workshop below.

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Food as Medicine: Dang That's Yummy!!!
     Presented by Autumn Schulze, Plant Lover, Food Healer and 'Herbal Health Coach'

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Herbal focused discovery session includes tastings and recipe handouts. Exploring herbal fudge, syrup, infused smoothies, memory cider and an immune fire cider. There will be a demonstration of Immune Fire Cider creation and you will get to go home with your own 2 oz bottle. $40 participation fee (includes materials). Each workshop is limited to 20 participants.

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The Herbal Forum begins at 8:45 am on Saturday, March 21, in the Festival Concert Hall with a welcome by Karen Cornwell, Herb Society of America, Pioneer Unit Chair and Tony Scanapico, Herb Society of America Pioneer Unit member.

Five exciting and informative presentations are scheduled throughout the day. See description of Presentations below. The midday break includes the traditional Blessing of the Gardens followed by a Garden Buffet Lunch on the rear lawn of the Menke House.

The last event of the day on Saturday, "Wonderful Ways with Herbs," includes demonstrations by some of our presenters and fellow herb enthusiasts. With plenty of tastings and more to learn, this will certainly be a great way to end the day!
 

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