Stop and smell the roses, and the raspberries, blackberries, peaches, cherries and apples! Yes these are all in the sweet, and nourishing rose family. In this class we will explore the roses at AOOA, take a walk around the farm, taste some delicious fruit, and learn how to prepare red raspberry leaves, peach leaves, cherry bark, roots and so much more into gentle, effective medicine you can use all year long to support your entire well being.

About the instructor:Hi I’m Alexandra, founder for Vulgaris Herbs and Mindful Wilderness. I began my herbalism journey 10 years ago, inspired by my grandmother and the wise women in my Romanian heritage. For the last 8 years I have been teaching workshops on herbal medicine, nature connection and wilderness skills. I work with herbs in ways that encourage us to:

• Engage with the synergies of the whole plant and its constituents

• Make gentle, nourishing remedies that uniquely support each individual

• Create a purposeful and responsible relationship with plants that fosters curiosity, kindness and simplicity

• Build confidence and competence for the at-home herbalist; empowering each student to bring herbalism into their home through hands-on experience

• Keep herbalism accessible to everyone