Edible and Medicinal Uses of Common Garden and Wild Plants with Rosemary Gladstar
The Experience
Ready to re-enchant your relationship with the local landscape? This walk is designed to shift your perspective from “passing by” nature to “deeply connecting” with it. Led by the beloved Rosemary Gladstar, this session focuses on the soulful stories of our botanical neighbors – understanding the powerful medicine and edible treasures growing in the untamed areas exactly where we live.
What You’ll Learn
- Doorstep Medicine: We will explore the “common” plants that follow human landscapes, discovering that our most profound healing allies are often found right under our feet.
- Identification & Foraging: Learn the key identification features and ethical harvesting practices that allow you to forage local flora with confidence and respect.
- Living Stories: Discover the medicinal and edible uses of “weeds” and garden plants through Rosemary’s legendary lens of herbal folklore and practical wisdom.
About Your Guide
Rosemary Gladstar is often referred to as the “Godmother of Modern American Herbalism.” With over 40 years of experience, she is a world-renowned educator, activist, and author of numerous classics, including Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide and Herbal Healing for Women. Rosemary is the founder of United Plant Savers, a non-profit dedicated to the conservation of native medicinal plants, and the creator of the Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary. Her warm, accessible teaching style has inspired generations of herbalists to embrace the healing power of the plant kingdom.
