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Make Your Own Medicine from your Back Yard ! Foraging for Herbs and using Weeds to Heal.

Weeds are weeds only in the eye of the beholder.  You will learn how to find weeds (herbs) that are good medicine and process some into medicine.  Know what to pick, where to pick, what part to pick, and when to pick.  We will make a sleep remedy (tincture and tea),  remedies for upset stomach & an antifungal powder, The making medicine classes always have waiting lists, so sign up early.  Taught by Charli Vogt, RN, MN, MPH, & herbalist has a private practice in Decatur to help people be healthy in mind body and spirit. Charli has a commitment to help you understand how to be independent and care for your family in a conscientious way. Her  enthusiasm and wide knowledge has students coming back over and over to her classes. Bring 2-3 small glass containers in which to carry home the medicine you make. Check out Charli's website at: www.BeyondTheMeasuringCup.com

Register ONLINE at www.oakhurstgarden.org. Click on classes.

We recommend registering 2-3 days in advance. Contact andrea.zoppo@yahoo.com for questions or concerns.

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