What if your patio, balcony, or backyard could become your very own source of healing teas and tonics? Ever wondered how easy it can be to grow your own healing herbs right at home? Unlock the healing power of your own garden in this talk with herbalist Deni Friese. Designed for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike, this session explores how to grow, harvest, and prepare your own teas, tonics, and plant-based medicines using accessible, easy-to-cultivate herbs.
What to Expect:
You’ll leave with the confidence to start your own home apothecary, a deeper connection to the plants around you, and practical recipes you can use right away.
What to Expect:
- Learn how to identify high‑value medicinal plants, understand their traditional uses, and transform them into everyday remedies that support wellness and resilience.
- Deni will guide you through soil basics, planting strategies, and ethical harvesting.
- Learn easy preparation techniques—from soothing teas and nourishing infusions to tinctures, salves, and energizing tonics from plants like lemon balm, peppermint, chamomile, calendula, holy basil, and echinacea
- Understand which plant remedies will grow best in our Southern California climate and how to grow them anywhere, from containers to full garden beds.
You’ll leave with the confidence to start your own home apothecary, a deeper connection to the plants around you, and practical recipes you can use right away.