The Herb School

Beautiful wild food lunch today after my foraging walk at Whitestown House.
Thank you Hazel, Aoife and Kelly for such a warm welcome.

Medicinal Herb Workshop
Saturday 18th May
Bring a Friend Discount!
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MEDICINAL HERB WORKSHOPS - the herb garden Medicinal herb workshop. Learn how to make herbal teas, infusions, oils, tinctures and poultices using native Irish herbs. Herbal tea tasting.

Herbs for Health Webinar – Wednesday 1st March – 7:30pm GMT

Herbs and wild plants have been used for food and healing, by all cultures, for thousands of years. 

I am excited to announce that my new series of online workshops, ‘Herbs for Health’, is ready to launch just in time for the new growing season. Topics include Growing Herbs, Cooking with Herbs, Wild Herb Foraging and Medicinal Herbs.

Join me for this free webinar where I will give you plenty of tips on how to incorporate herbs and wild plants into your everyday life, touching on all of the topics in my new workshop series.
I will also be offering a discount code of 10% off any workshop to everyone who shows up live for the webinar.

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Wild Garlic Experience - Sat 25th March, Sat 22nd April
Join me in my garden where I will teach you how to safely identify native Irish plants and herbs, with plenty of tips on using them to create tasty and nutritious wild food dishes.

I will then bring you to a nearby location where you can sustainably harvest your own wild garlic to take home.

Everyone will receive an e-book on wild garlic, covering identification, harvesting, preparation and my own original recipes, including recipes for wild garlic soup and wild garlic pesto.

Venue: The Herb Garden

Date: Saturday 25th March, Saturday 22nd April 2023

Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cost:
ADULTS €35 (Includes my wild garlic eBook)
CHILDREN €10 (under 16 years old)

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Edible Gift Online Workshop - Thurs 15th Dec 2022
Join live or watch offline whenever it suits you!

Edible gifts are thoughtful, unique, sustainable, eco-friendly and affordable. Join me from the comfort of your own home for an online workshop where I will show you how to make delicious edible gifts using seasonable produce and basic store cupboard ingredients.
I will also have plenty of tips for using recycled jars, bottles and containers and for eco-friendly gift wrapping alternatives.

In this workshop I will show you my take on the following recipes:
Cranberry Sauce
Wholegrain Mustard
Pumpkin Jam
Plum Sauce
Herbal Oils and Vinegars
Flavoured Salts and Sugars
The basic recipes can all be adapted and used in many ways. The resulting products make particularly good gifts at this time of year because they pair especially well with cheese, pâté and cold meats.

This workshop will be presented live via Zoom and after the workshop you will receive a recording so that you can go back through it at your own pace. I will also include a handy eBook listing the recipes, ingredient quantities and suggested variations, so you can easily refer back to this when planning your own edible gifts.

If you can attend the workshop live there will be plenty of time after the presentation to chat and ask questions. If you cannot attend live you will receive the recording and eBook and I will be very happy to answer any questions you may have by telephone or email.

Booking details on The Herb Garden website..

Sunday 30th October
Learn how to identify native Irish medicinal herbs and how to use them to make safe and effective herbal teas, oils, tinctures & poultices. Includes a practical demonstration, tea tasting and an informative eBook on medicinal herbs and their uses.
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Medicinal Herb Workshop - Sunday 30th October - Naul, Co Dublin
Many common ailments can be safely treated at home, using wild or cultivated herbs. We can also boost our immune systems and fight infection by including herbs in our diet.
This workshop will teach you how to make your own safe and effective herbal teas, infusions, oils, tinctures and poultices using some of the plants that grow freely around us. We will also discuss how to incorporate beneficial herbs into your everyday cooking.
Participants will leave with enough knowledge and confidence to start using herbal remedies immediately to assist with treating many common minor ailments.
Includes a practical demonstration, tea tasting and an informative eBook on medicinal herbs and their uses.
More information and booking details in comments below..

Seashore Foraging Walk - 27 Aug 2022 - Donabate, Co Dublin
Learn how to safely identify native Irish coastal plants, herbs, seaweeds and shellfish, with plenty of tips on using them to create tasty and nutritious wild food dishes, drinks and simple herbal remedies.
This walk will mainly focus on the coastal plants in the area and we will discuss their associated folklore, along with their culinary and medicinal uses. We will also identify the seaweeds that we find on the beach.
We will have a seashell hunt for the children, where they will have a set amount of time to collect as many different shells as they can find and then we will identify them together. Make sure they bring along their seaside buckets and spades!

Seashore Foraging Walk - Sat 27 August - Donabate, Co Dublin - https://mailchi.mp/a380be761bde/seashore-foraging-walk-sat-27-august-donabate-co-dublin
Learn how to identify native coastal plants, herbs, seaweeds & shellfish. Includes a seashell hunt & identification session for the children.
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Seashore Foraging Walk - 13 Aug 2022 - Donabate, Co Dublin

Learn how to safely identify native Irish coastal plants, herbs, seaweeds and shellfish, with plenty of tips on using them to create tasty and nutritious wild food dishes, drinks and simple herbal remedies.

This walk will mainly focus on the coastal plants in the area and we will discuss their associated folklore, along with their culinary and medicinal uses. We will also identify the seaweeds that we find on the beach.

We will have a seashell hunt for the children, where they will have a set amount of time to collect as many different shells as they can find and then we will identify them together. Make sure they bring along their seaside buckets and spades!

SEASHORE FORAGING WALKS - the herb garden Denise is available for herb talks, workshops and foraging walks on all aspects of growing and using herbs. Online classes coming soon.

Medicinal Herb Tea Workshop - Sat 9th July - Still a few places left.. - https://mailchi.mp/1034c8832c52/medicinal-herb-tea-workshop-sat-9th-july-naul-co-dublin-14165042

MEDICINAL HERB & TEA MAKING WORKSHOP
Saturday 9th July at The Herb Garden
* Wild Herb Identification
* Tea Making Demonstration
* Tea Tasting
* Informative eBook

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this workshop you will learn how to:
* Identify a wide range of native Irish wild medicinal herbs and
learn about their beneficial properties and uses
* Safely use herbs to treat minor ailments
* Make medicinal herbal teas that also taste good using both fresh
and dried herbs
* Create herbal tea blends
* Understand quantities to use and safe dosage practices
* Know when herbal teas should not be used without consulting a
qualified medical herbalist

SOME OF THE HERBS WE WILL COVER
* Nettles
* Cleavers
* Plantain
* Elderflower & Elderberry
* Dandelion
* Clover
* Meadowsweet
* Daisy

FREE WILD HERB IDENTIFICATION PHOTO eBOOK
Everyone who attends will receive a free photo e-booklet on native Irish medicinal herb identification, including the plants we discuss and use in the workshop. It will also include a list of common ailments and the herbs that can be used to make safe herbal teas to assist with recovery.

Medicinal Herb Tea Workshop - Sat 9th July 2022 - https://mailchi.mp/1c71a4443f26/medicinal-herb-tea-workshop-sat-9th-july-naul-co-dublin
Learn how to make Safe & Effective Herbal Teas & Infusions using Native Irish Plants. Includes Plant Identification, Practical Demonstration, Tea Tasting & an informative eBook.
Click on the link above for details..

Meadows, Rewilding & Wildflower Identification Workshop - Tomorrow Sat 25th June - https://mailchi.mp/dac758c4b78c/meadows-rewilding-wildflower-identification-workshop-sat-25th-june-14162574

Meadows, Rewilding and Wildflower Identification Workshop
Sat 25th June at The Herb Garden
In this workshop you will learn how to:
Create a traditional wildflower meadow
Create a medicinal herb meadow
Create a woodland area
Create a wetland area
Re-wild an existing site or section of your garden
Choose mowing equipment and methods that suit your site and budget
Use your meadow clippings for compost and mulch material
Choose native Irish trees and plants to suit your site
Identify native Irish wildflowers
https://theherbgarden.ie/.../herb.../wildflower-workshops/

WILDFLOWER WORKSHOPS - the herb garden Denise is available for herb talks, workshops and foraging walks on all aspects of growing and using herbs. Online classes coming soon.

Meadows, Rewilding & Wildflower Identification Workshop - Sat 25th June - https://mailchi.mp/034b24fc72a2/meadows-rewilding-wildflower-identification-workshop-sat-25th-june
Join me at The Herb Garden where I will teach you about the methods I have used to re-wild my garden, and to create woodland, wetland and wildflower meadow areas using only the existing native Irish wild plants that are indigenous to the area.
Click on the link above for more details and booking..

A – Z Herbs 2/2
Common Name: Sage

Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis

Parts Used: Leaves, flowers

Culinary Uses: Traditionally used to accompany pork. Also good with beef, lamb, poultry and game. Used to flavour sausages, stuffings and many Italian dishes. Compliments fatty meats such as duck and goose. Use sparingly with tomato and cheese dishes.

Preserving method: Oil, vinegar, dry, freeze

Drinks: Tea, liqueurs

Medicinal Uses: Aids digestion, antiseptic, antifungal

Herbal Preparation: Tea, tincture

Cosmetic Uses: Mouthwash

A – Z Herbs 1/2
Common Name: Sage

Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis

Plant Type: Evergreen shrub

Hardiness: Hardy

Situation: Sheltered sunny position

Soil: Well drained

Height: 60 cm

Spread: 1 m

Propagation: Seed, cuttings, layering

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Common Name: Rosemary

Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Parts Used: Leaves, flowers

Culinary Uses: Traditionally used to accompany lamb. Also good with beef, pork, poultry and game. Toss roast potatoes or wedges with finely chopped rosemary. Add to soups, stews, sauces and stuffings. Make a garlic and rosemary herb butter to flavour meats and vegetables. Add a sprig when cooking root vegetables. The flowers add colour and flavour to salads. Rosemary combines well with citrus fruits, especially oranges.

Preserving method: Oil, vinegar, dry, freeze

Drinks: Tea, liqueurs, cocktails, sparkling water

Medicinal Uses: Aids digestion of fats, stimulates circulation, anti-bacterial

Herbal Preparation: Tea, tincture

Cosmetic Uses: Hair rinse, mouthwash

Other Uses: Use sturdy twigs as skewers when cooking on the BBQ or add branches to the fire.

A – Z Herbs 1/2
Common Name: Rosemary

Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Plant Type: Evergreen shrub

Hardiness: Hardy

Situation: Sheltered sunny position

Soil: Well drained

Height: 1 m

Spread: 1 m

Propagation: Seed, cuttings