
Reishi Strauss
Homegrown Herbalism: How to Grow & Utilize Medicinal Plants
Reishi is an Appalachian-born herbalist, medicine maker, and mushroom enthusiast who graduated from Bastyr University in 2019 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Herbal Science. Reishi also has studied ecological stewardship, clinical herbalism, and botany at the Columbine's School of Botanical Studies.
Her prayer is that these medicines bring about deep healing for the planet and her people, and help to meaningfully connect humanity to the healing power of Nature so that we may restore harmonious relation with our bodies and the natural world.
This workshop will be a deep dive into how to grow medicinal plants and make magical, delicious, healing preparations with them — elixirs, tinctures, infused oils, salves, juices, baths, syrups, and other recipes.
Learn how to grow your own natural Farmacy (hehe) to build accessible earth-based healthcare systems to support you and your community's health. We will explore the growing conditions, medicinal qualities, and recipes with Tulsi, Lemon Balm, Milky Oats, Yarrow, Anise Hyssop, Skullcap, Fennel, Lemon Verbena, Chamomile, Marshmallow, Mugwort, Mint,Lemongrass, Miner's Lettuce, Chickweed, Ashwagandha, and more.
Nick will share tips on saving seeds and Reishi will sample various elixirs and potions throughout the class.
Come with your questions, plant stories and lore, and make magic with us
"The best way to heal a living system, is to connect it with more parts of itself."
~Meg Wheatley