Early bird pricing still available! Only $90.00 for our all day herbal retreat, including light lunch and dinner. For more information: please visit our website https://theginkgotree.ca/btyr/
Elecampane – Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Inula Helenium Common Name(s): Elecampane Habitat and Growing area: Originates from Asia Has been cultivated for years for its properties This plant grows wild on our farm in more wet locations Located fields and roadsides Pertinent Information on the Plant: Respiratory system Pectoral Respiratory… [Read More]
Plantain Leaf – Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Plantago Species 2. Common Name(s): Plantain Leaf 3. Habitat and Growing area: Common weed that grows throughout Europe and North American. It is one of the few plants that can withstand being trodden on, therefore will usually be found growing on paths. Natives called… [Read More]
The Ginkgo Tree Herb Course
Greetings Plant Lovers, Tuesday May 29th, 7 – 9 pm “Out and about” the farm for an evening Herb Walk! This will be our last herb course meeting for the summer! The summer break will be spent by putting our knowledge from the school year into practice in our own gardens. We will be meeting… [Read More]
Natural Repellents – for you and your pet
There’s nothing like the great outdoors! You and your pets are outside enjoying the fresh air, and along come those pesky, biting creepy-crawlies. How do we protect ourselves and our pets from not only; bites from fleas, but the mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus, and the dreaded Lyme’s carried… [Read More]
