by Hillary Hilliard | Sep 2, 2017 | Herbalist Program
Check out this wonderful article in the North Denver Tribune about 2 of our Herbalism Root’s graduates, Alex Amey & Jen Thompson!! The article kindly references their studies at our school with a lovely picture with Alex & her HR binder. HOW...
by Hillary Hilliard | Aug 31, 2017 | Herbalist Program
Our students learn how to identify plants by “keying” them out. They are given a hand lens to examine the plants at close range and they use their field guides with keys to plants of the regions to help them along. They document everything and keep samples in their...
by Hillary Hilliard | Aug 29, 2017 | Herbalist Program
Our Herbies (students) lead by Herbalism Roots instructor, Martin Hansen, hit the streets to locate plants growing throughout the neighborhoods in Denver, Colorado. The students learn all about the medicinal and edible plants that live on your street and right in your...
by Hillary Hilliard | Aug 24, 2017 | Herbalist Program
As part of our Herbalism Roots program, we take the students out to a beautiful, secluded location to teach them about wild harvesting, sitting with plants, medicine making, plant identification, and SO much more! At night we sit by the fire and talk about all that...
by Hillary Hilliard | Aug 24, 2017 | Herbalist Program
Our students learn not only how to harvest their own ingredients, but also how to put it all together to make magical plant medicine!! There’s not much better than being able to go home with the knowledge of how to make medicine for yourself, and the ones you love,...
by Hillary Hilliard | Jun 15, 2017 | Herbs, Natural Remedies
It camping season and time to enjoy the outdoors! Be prepared for minor bumbs, bruises, cuts and insect bites with an herbal first aid kit. Store-bought kits usually include the basics – bandaids, alcohol wipes, maybe a bit of gauze. This is definitely a good start,...