Steph Zabel, MSc, is an herbalist and botanical educator who helps urban dwellers connect with the plant world. She teaches seasonally-oriented herbal classes that focus on local plants, herbal medicine-making techniques, and plant identification. Steph is also the creator of Herbstalk, Boston’s community herbal conference.
Topics:
- Steph’s journey – from childhood to studying horticulture, ethnobotany and herbalism
- Becoming an urban herbalist – the importance of making herbs accessible for city dwellers
- Steph’s recommendations for urbanites – ways of slowing body and mind to stay grounded and happy
- Developing your own wisdom and appreciating herbs that promote joyful living
- Two simple things to begin developing relationships with plants
- Useful resources for city dwellers
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Web resources:
- Steph’s website with resources, her Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram
- Harvard University Herbaria and Libraries
- Herbstalk
- Matthew Woods, Rosemary Gladstar, Susun Weed
- Cambridge Naturals
- Muddy River Herbals
- Sawmill Herb Farm
- Soluna Garden Farm
Books:
Herbal Rituals: Recipes for Everyday Living
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This episode is proudly brought to you by Herbstalk.
Herbstalk is a grassroots, Boston-area herbal event and organization.
Herbstalk hosts classes on herbal and holistic health topics, offers urban plant walks, and brings together herbal crafters & artisans from across New England and beyond. The focus of the organization is on community. As a mission-driven organization Herbstalk’s goals are to:
- offer accessible & high-quality educational opportunities
- provide a platform that highlights the work of local and emerging herbalists
- connect, strengthen & beautify our local communities
- facilitate a direct relationship to plants and the natural world
This year’s main event is on June 2nd and 3rd in Somerville, Massachusetts.
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