Learn about the O’Byrne’s garden—situated on one and a half acres in Eugene, Oregon— filled with an incredible array of plants from around the world. By consciously leveraging the garden’s many microclimates, they have created a stunning patchwork of exuberant plants that is widely considered one of America’s most outstanding private gardens.
Chickens & Herbs!
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a locally abundant herb that works well for calming anxiety. Sue will discuss this herb, how to use it, counter indications and other options for those with thyroid conditions.
$10 per person - email botanicfest@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
Registered nurse and herbalist, Heather Shelton, will be sharing an in-depth presentation on the history of cannabis prohibition, the health benefits of cannabis for prevention and treatment and its relationship with our endocannabinoid system in targeting different conditions. She will discuss the main cannabinoids as well the different delivery methods available. Heather is a member of the American Cannabis Nurse Association and is committed to helping others reach their health goals.
Do you ever wonder who’s growing the herbs that you just ordered, when they were actually planted, where the seeds came from and how they were processed to get them to you? This presentation will be a walk through of the ins and outs of running a mid scale production herb farm in the US and what it takes to get them to you. This discussion is designed to inspire herbalist to connect with their local and regional herb farmers and to know where the herbs they use come from.
Our wonderfully wet climate in the Pacific Northwest can lead to increased susceptibility to fungal overgrowth that can cause skin inflammation, gastrointestinal disturbance and nasal/respiratory difficulties. Come learn how to identify fungal causes and treat these dis-eases with our best herbal allies.
Join us at the Pennyroyal Music Stage in the main court to congratulate the winners of the first Vendor Product Contest at the Annual HerbDay Celebration. We are so excited to help them spread the word about their outstanding products!
Did you know you can grow your own herbal remedies in your garden?
Join us as herbalist Melissa Mutterspaugh shares her favorite herbs for family health and well being. The herbs discussed grow very well in our climate, and can be fantastic remedies for many common health complaints. We'll discuss some of their medicinal properties, how to harvest and prepare them, and the best ways to use them in your family. You'll go home with several great recipes from this class as well.
Use and history of Kratom, including precautions, and controversy
A look at Ashwagandha for healing trauma, recovering from illness, relaxing into one’s self, and just making life more awesome
Learn to make this delicious and healthy vinegar tonic in this hands-on workshop. We'll talk and chop the ingredients to make a nice big batch, and everyone gets to taste a sample!
$2 donation requested per participant
A brief introduction to the concept of vaping. An overview of herbal vaping and how this compares to smoked herbs