| Almost anytime in 2008 | We regularly do workshops, presentations and cooking classes for private groups. If you’d like us to work with you or a specific group, or perhaps just want to get a few friends together one evening and learn how to enhance your use of culinary or medicinal herbs, E-mail Basil |
| March 1-14 | Restoration Herbs will be closed as we prepare for the spring. |
| April 3rd | Growing Your Own Vegetables: a beginner’s guide6pm-8:30pm at the YWCA in Oil City Registration’s limited so book now! Contact the YWCA on 676-6528 It’s healthier, it’s cheaper, it’s tastier, it gives greater choice, it’s good exercise and it’s outdoors. Experience the delights of growing your own food. Any size garden patch can be made to work. This class will explain the basics of organic gardening, soil preparation, choosing seeds, propagation and all the requirements for raising beautiful vegetables. We’ll discuss the merits of raised beds and no-till methods. |
| April 9th | Women’s Night 6-8pm at the YWCA in Oil City. Contact the YWCA on 676-6528. Pamper yourself, and those you love with all things herbal and much much more! |
| April 12th | Roots workshop1-3pm at Restoration Herbs Traditionally springtime is a time to harvest nutritive roots from which we can prepare any number of “spring tonics” and medicinal tinctures which can be used over the months to come. Join Leslie and Sonja, learn how to ethically wildcraft and harvest roots and prepare them for immediate use or storage. Cost:$20. Book now by emailing Basil as places are limited or ring (814) 374-4119. |
| April 26th | Wellness Fair
10a.m.-4p.m. at the Oil City Library A great day designed to introduce the public and health professionals to natural means to better health. This is not only informative but fun as you try different therapies for free, get samples and talk with the practitioners. Imagine—back and head massages, herbal tastings, yoga and more. E-mail Basil for more details. |
| April 26th | Wellness Fair
10a.m.-4p.m. at the Oil City Library A great day designed to introduce the public and health professionals to natural means to better health. This is not only informative but fun as you try different therapies for free, get samples and talk with the practitioners. Imagine—back and head massages, herbal tastings, yoga and more. E-mail Basil for more details. |
| May is approaching! | Get ready to see us at the Market House in Meadville. |
| May 1st | Learning Hebrew: Is it for you?
6-8pm at the YWCA in Oil City Contact the YWCA at 676-6528. Ever thought about it? Perhaps didn’t know where to start? Hebrew’s distinctive alphabet is read from right to left. Like Aramaic and later Greek, Hebrew is one of the first languages of the Bible. This evening’s class will be a fun, ‘hands on’ introduction. We’ll cover parts of the alphabet, learn to pronounce, read and write a few words and, of course, have a good time. If you’re curious about what the evening might hold or, if you might consider carrying on to learn to read and write this both ancient and modern language, then learning Hebrew is for you. (OK, this isn’t herbal, but may be of interest.) |
| Wishing you too were planting? |
Ever think of joining our Green Gym? |
| May 3rd & 4th | May Mart (a gardener’s paradise)
9-4pm on Saturday & 11-4pm on Sunday at Fountain Park, in Franklin This will be our third year at May Mart. Due to last year’s rave response, we’ll have more of Sonja’s heirloom tomatoes, lots of fresh herb seedlings and an array of herbal products. Come and see us – stop by and say “hello”. |
| May 6th & 8th | Write it in Word
7-8:30pm each evening at the YWCA in Oil City Contact the YWCA on 676-6528 Word processing shouldn’t be “scary” or even confusing. Yet many people find the basics of computing and especially word-processing frustrating, challenging and frankly a chore. These two interactive evenings will address questions, problems and concerns of participants. We can work through “copying” and “pasting”, different ways to save files, how to format text or even create newsletters – whatever your concerns, we’ll address them step-by-step. (Yes, also not specifically herbal but who knows!) |
| Saturdays - May 10th thru August 30th | Visit us Saturday mornings between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the
Market House, on Market Street in Meadville.
You deserve only the best fresh herb plants, heirloom tomatoes; pick up some of our
herbal tea (no chemicals, no caffeine!) or any of our other products for women, children and pets. Our wares are also sold inside the Meadville Market House during normal business hours. |
| May 27th | Fantastic Fish!
7-9:00pm at Classy Catering, 228 Seneca St, Oil City If you're likely to eat fish, then join us as we explore at least 3 different ways to prepare fish. Learn just how herbs and fish go together; it'll be a fun evening full of taste treats and recipes. *Places are limited. * Book now by emailing Basil or ring (814) 374-4119. Cost: $25. |
| Wishing you too were planting? |
Ever think of joining our Green Gym? |
| June 5th | Glorious Garlic
7.00-8.30pm at the YWCA in Oil City Registration’s limited so book now! Contact the YWCA on 676-6528 Garlic is a wonderful herb. It has many healing properties. It adds zest to meals and it’s easy to grow. This class will explore the health giving properties of garlic and present tips for growing, harvesting and storage, together with some easy recipes. |
| June 12th | The Lore of Medicinal Herbs
6:30-8:30pm at the YWCA in Oil City Registration’s limited so book now! Contact the YWCA on 676-6528 “Lore” is a marvelous word as it encompasses wisdom, tradition, teachings, knowledge and experience. Discussions will focus on herbs which can be used to relieve upset stomachs and respiratory symptoms. We’ll cover how and when to use them, where to find them and how to store them. We’ll even sample a few medicinal preparations. |
| June 24th & again June 28th | Glechoma Hederacea (AKA Ground Ivy or Creeping Charlie): an Herb Worth Knowing!
* We’re offering this workshop twice, hoping one date works for you Tuesday the 24th, 6-8pm & Saturday the 28th, 2-4pm at Restoration Herbs Interested in medicinal herbs? Then this common herb might be right up your street! Learn how to identify and harvest this weed, it’s many uses in an herbal medicine chest and experience its taste (through teas and tinctures) and its aroma (yes, as a snuff!). All participants will be given an original monograph. Book now by emailing Basil as places are limited or ring 814 374 4119. Cost:$20. |
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Yes, we’re still at the Market House in Meadville each Saturday morning |
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| July 15th | The Art and Science of Tincturing!
6-8pm at Restoration Herbs Learn how to store fresh and dried herbs by making them into alcohol-based tinctures. We’ll be using herbs from the herb garden and from this year’s harvests; come prepared to work inside and outside and have a good time while learning essential herbal techniques. Cost:$25. Book now by emailing Basil as places are limited or ring 814 374 4119. |
| July 24th | Oil City Summer Harvest Festival
10-3pm, you’ll find us most probably outside the Library A great event, which runs from July 24th through the 27th. So take the time, get a program of events and please, be sure to stop by and check out what’s new at Restoration Herbs. For more information, contact the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce Tel: 814 676 8521 |
| July 26th | The Art and Science of Tincturing!
2-4pm at Restoration Herbs *Yes, such a popular workshop, we’re offering it again! Learn how to store fresh and dried herbs by making them into alcohol-based tinctures. We’ll be using herbs from the herb garden and from this year’s harvests; come prepared to work inside and outside and have a good time while learning essential herbal techniques. Cost:$25. Book now by emailing Basil as places are limited or ring 814 374 4119. |
| July 28th | Tour the Gardens of Restoration Herbs in July!
6-8pm, yes, here at Restoration Herbs We’ve given several private tours of the gardens which resulted in rave reviews! If you’re keen to learn the inside story, ask questions about growing techniques, planning and planting as well as plant identification, while nibbling on many delights, then this is an evening for you. Enjoy an evening of refreshments and light snacks as both Sonja and Leslie share the delights and benefits of gardening, with a focus on vegetables and herbs. Cost:$25. Book now by emailing Basil as places are limited or ring 814 374 4119 |
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The end of August is approaching – so do make a point of stopping by the Market House
and talking herbs and food and health |
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| August 5th | The Art and Science of Tincturing!
2-4pm at Restoration Herbs *Yes, such a popular workshop, we’re offering it again and again! Learn how to store fresh and dried herbs by making them into alcohol-based tinctures. We’ll be using herbs from the herb garden and from this year’s harvests; come prepared to work inside and outside and have a good time while learning essential herbal techniques. Cost:$25. Book now by emailing Basil as places are limited or ring 814 374 4119. |
| August 16th | The Art and Science of Tincturing!
2-4pm at Restoration Herbs *Yes, such a popular workshop, we’re offering it again and and again!*(but this time on a Saturday!) Learn how to store fresh and dried herbs by making them into alcohol-based tinctures. We’ll be using herbs from the herb garden and from this year’s harvests; come prepared to work inside and outside and have a good time while learning essential herbal techniques. Cost:$25. Book now by emailing Basil as places are limited or ring 814 374 4119. |
| August 21st & again August 23rd | The “Ins” and “Outs” of Herb Gardening
* We’re offering this workshop twice, hoping one date works for you *6-8pm Thursday and 2-4pm Saturday at Restoration Herbs Design and planning, planting, harvesting and all that jazz. Hands on, we’ll work through the Medicine Wheel and the Culinary, Biblical, Nosegay and Shakespearean gardens. We’ll talk about herbs which can be grown in our zone and you’ll have the benefit of smelling and tasting that which we reap! Cost:$20. Book now by emailing Basil as places are limited or ring 814 374 4119. |
| August 26th | Tour the Gardens of Restoration Herbs in Late August!
6-8pm, yes, here at Restoration Herbs We’ve given several private tours of the gardens which resulted in rave reviews! If you’re keen to learn the inside story, ask questions about growing techniques, planning and planting as well as plant identification, while nibbling on many delights, then this is an evening for you. Enjoy an evening of refreshments and light snacks as both Sonja and Leslie share the delights and benefits of gardening, with a focus on vegetables and herbs. Cost:$25. Book now by emailing Basil as places are limited or ring 814 374 4119 |
| October 3rd, 4th & 5th | Applefest
10-6pm Friday and Saturday and Sunday, 10-4pm Most probably our last “outing” before National Herb Day. Watch this space – we’ll announce our location and post details in due course. |
| October 11th | National Herb Day
This year we celebrate Calendula officinalis!
We’ll be doing something special! Watch this space! Contact Basil and read more about National Herb Day here. |
| Wishing you too were planting? |
Ever think of joining our Green Gym? |