The Western New York Herbal Conference organized by Reciprocal Roots is always a highlight of the summer, and I can't wait to attend again this year! Join us on Saturday, August 27th at Singer Farm Naturals in Appleton, NY. Visit the conference website to purchase tickets and check out the lineup of presenters and vendors. Ticket includes all classes, workshops, and lunch.
poster art by @chadgrohman

I'll be offering the talk below:

Native Medicinal Plants for the Home Gardener

Cultivating native plants is a wonderful way to support birds, insects, and other native wildlife in WNY. Lucky for herbalists, many native plants are edible and/or medicinal. In this talk, Community Herbalist Sarah Sorci will introduce a few of her favorite native medicinals from her garden, including skullcap, bee balm, elderberry, and more. She'll share tips on sourcing plants, propagation, and cultivation, and you'll get to see some of these beauties "in the flesh." Sarah will briefly share their medicinal uses and her favorite medicinal preparations with these plants. We'll also discuss cultural considerations for herbalists and gardeners when considering which native plants to cultivate and utilize.

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[Image description: illustrated conference poster features two folks with a sun and moon as heads (respectively) high fiving under an elecampane (Inula helenium) plant.]