Name: Medicinal and Culinary Herb Gardening
Start: 2024-11-12T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-12T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Harry P. Leu Gardens

Discover the world of herb gardening in this class that combines the art and science of growing culinary herbs with medicinal benefits.
About this Event

Medicinal and Culinary Herb Gardening

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

10:00 am-12:00 pm

Instructor: Lauren Tanner

Discover the world of herb gardening in this class that combines the art and science of growing culinary herbs with medicinal benefits. Learn how to cultivate, maintain, and utilize a variety of herbs to enhance your health and enrich your culinary experiences. Whether you're a beginner or experienced gardener, this class provides information on cultivating a medicinal and culinary herb garden, with suggestions for herbal remedies and delicious recipes, as well as valuable knowledge on the unique therapeutic, nutritional, and medicinal benefits that each herb can provide. Join us and explore the many benefits of herbs in a supportive and engaging environment.

Lauren will provide an herbal craft market at the end of class to purchase handcrafted herbal remedies for common ailments. Payment can be taken via Venmo, Zelle, or cash.

Registration includes admission to the beautiful gardens before or after class.

Lauren Tanner MSN, RN, AHN-BC, OCN is an Advanced Holistic Nurse, Herbalist, and Nurse Coach with 9 years of experience in the healthcare system. She is originally from Orlando, FL, where she started her nursing career and then transitioned to travel nursing for 7 years. During her travel nursing experiences, she worked with oncology and chronic illness populations in a variety of settings. Desiring more education on holistic healthcare practices, she pursued further education in advanced holistic nursing and herbalism. During that time, she developed a view of health as one of healing the mind, body, and spirit and that nature is a valuable tool for connection and healing. She has a warm, personal, and grounded approach to helping people understand their unique wellness goals and the necessity for individualized integrative health practices. Her passion is studying plants and immersing herself in nature and her home gardens. Lauren is committed to providing holistic health and herbal education and creating experiences that provide relaxation, clarity, and self-awareness to help people make informed decisions that align best with their individual wellness.