
Program presented by Galveston County Master Gardeners
Donna Merritt and Briana Etie
Discover the fascinating connection between herbs and wellness! From traditional remedies to everyday applications, explore the history, potential benefits, and practical uses of familiar herbs that have been valued for generations.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- How to grow herbs commonly used for medicinal purposes
- A brief history of the use of herbs as medicine
- Common safety considerations and precautions of herbal use
- Herbal extraction methods
DEMONSTRATION & HANDS-ON
See how to make soothing salves and throat lozenges using herbal ingredients.
