This is a great time of year for making herbal remedies. I am collecting and drying the calendula flowers from my garden to use in my popular ointment, and the elderflowers from the local woods (following the wild gathering rules of only taking a small amount from different areas) to make a tincture and cordial with. There are many other useful plants coming up for harvest, and where better to learn about them then on a weekend break with experienced herbalists!
Many of the Sheffield herbalists will be participating in Dandelion Days:
http://www.dandeliondays.co.uk/
8th-10th August at Unstone Grange.
There will be workshops, talks and walks to help you identify useful plants and learn about their uses, and much more besides - including a workshop on barefoot running style followed by a short run! Tickets are on sale now. The event is child friendly, with many fun activities for them to participate in.
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