Radical Weeds & Remedies Traveling Medicine Show

JANUARY, 2005

Saturday, 1/29  2nd Annual Wellness Day - Marion Institute, Hyannis, MA - 9:00AM-3:00PM

Look for Jillian in the Exhibit Hall, with books and remedies for sale at special prices.  For more information, call Jill at 508-748-0816.

FEBRUARY, 2005

Saturday, 2/19   RI Spring Flower Show - Convention Center, Providence, RI  8:00AM-5:00PM

Jillian joins Michael Chille for his "Healing Gardens" workshop at 10:00 AM on Saturday morning.  Jill's focus will be "Healing the Inner Garden"  -- herbs for fostering friendly flora inside the body.  Enjoy a preview of spring!

MARCH, 2005

Saturday, 3/19     Women's Wellness Conference - Holiday Inn, Mansfield, MA - 8:30AM-1:30PM

Join us for a full day of information and support for women's health.  Jill will be giving the Keynote Address for the conference from 9-10AM, and we'll have books and remedies for sale in the Exhibit area.  For information or to register, contact Cindy Reagan, 508-828-7015.

Tuesday, 3/22 Newcomers Club Garden Group - Tuftonboro Free Library, NH - 1:00-2:00PM

Tea for two dozen -- uses, that is!  Learn how to transform that cup of tea into easy, effective medicinal remedies, to take internally or apply topically, from head (hair rinses)  to toe (foot baths).  For information, contact Joan Wiswell, 603-569-9038.

MAY, 2005

Friday/Saturday 5/13-14     Women's Weekend Retreat at  Cedar Hills, Duxbury, MA

Take time out for yourself. Walk the beach and labyrinth, build a bonfire. One dreamtime, many dreams. Group guided by Jillian VanNostrand and Judy Sheehan.  Delicious vegetarian meals and comfortable accomodations.  For info contact Judy at 508-252-5873. 

Wednesday, 5/18     Lunar Wisdom-a word to the wise..., Morton Hospital, Taunton, 6 PM

Women have struggled from the beginning of time to integrate the ebbs and flows of cyclic fertility. Find out how your monthly cycle affects your daily life, and how you can live in harmony with your hormones. Learn herbal remedies, energy techniques, and nutritional supplements that will enhance your moondance. Keep your entire reproductive system healthy, and nourish your being throughout and beyond your childbearing years.

Friday, 5/20    Weed Walk for Children, Montessori School, Rehoboth, MA, 10:30 AM

This weed walk for the Montessori kindergarten class will be led by Brian and Eric, two of the Radical Weeds apprentices for 2005.  For information contact Julie, 508-336-7706.

Sunday, 5/22     Spring Tonics - Radical Weeds, Mirror Lake, NH - 1-3 PM

The Spring Earth sends up several fabulous herbal allies to help us through the change of season.  Learn how to make the most of your own natural backyard "farmacy" this spring.  Weed walk and workshop sponsored by Wolfeboro Arts & Crafts Association.  Class size limited; pre-registration required.  For information or to register, contact Sally Cornwell, 603-569-2541.

JUNE, 2005

Sunday, 6/19     Herbs for Stress Relief - Radical Weeds, Mirror Lake, NH - 1-3 PM

Based on Serenity Garden. This workshop focuses on ways to nourish and strengthen the nervous system, and to soothe tension, anxiety, and insomnia.  Experience a relaxing herbal facial steam.  Make and take home aromatic herbal bath salts.  Weed walk and workshop sponsored by Wolfeboro Arts & Crafts Association.  Class size limited; pre-registration required.  For information or to register, contact Sally Cornwell, 603-569-2541.

Tuesday, 6/28    Backyard Farmacy - Radical Weeds, Mirror Lake, NH 6:30-7:30 PM

Join us for an evening stroll through the meadows at Radical Weeds.  Enjoy a relaxing cup of tea and learn to identify and use wild and cultivated herbs for medicinal purposes.  This is one of a series of farm tours sponsored by the Beginner Farmers of New England.  For more information, contact Janna Straughan, 603-539-4406.

JULY, 2005

Sunday, 7/17     Herbs for Women - Radical Weeds, Mirror Lake, NH - 1-3 PM

Based on Wild Woman's Garden.  This workshop teaches how to use herbs instead of synthetic estrogen to ease symptoms of PMS, menstruation, and menopause.  Make and take home a tincture.  Weed walk and workshop sponsored by Wolfeboro Arts & Crafts Association.  Class size limited; pre-registration required.  For information or to register, contact Sally Cornwell, 603-569-2541.

SEPTEMBER, 2005

Thursday, 9/9     Radical Weeds Showcase - Tuftonboro Free Library, Ctr. Tuftonboro, NH  10AM-Noon

This is a showcase program for RALI, the Rochester Area Libraries Cooperative.  Demos, samples, Q&A, informal talk based on selected "weeds" from all four books in the Radical Weeds Garden Remedy Series.  For more information, contact Christie at the Tuftonboro Free Library, 603-569-4256.

Saturday, 9/24    Roots of Healing -- Spider Web Gardens, Ctr. Tuftonboro, NH 10AM

Harvesting and preparing roots for medicinal use.  Focus on Echinacea, Valerian, Black Cohosh, and other plants whose roots are ready to dig in the fall.  Weed walk, demo, samples, Q&A.  Rain or shine.  Free.  For more information, contact Spider Web, 603-569-5056.

Monday, 9/26    Weed Walk & Talk -- The Community School, Tamworth, NH 10:30-Noon

Informal weed walk through the formal beds and wild borders around the school, followed by tastings of Sage crisps, Lavender shortbread, and Goldenrod tea.  For more information, contact Christie at Radical Weeds, 603-569-5333.

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Since ancient times, fermentation has been used to preserve and enhance many foods and beverages for winter use. Find out how fermentation can improve digestibility, increase vitamin levels, enhance the immune system and rebalance intestinal flora naturally. Includes demonstration of herbal ale making, some food preparation, and many samples of fermented delicacies.

February, 2004

April, 2004

The Opechee Garden Club, NH's oldest, sponsors an informal workshop for members and guests, featuring simple foods and easy remedies made from common Spring "weeds" that crop up in almost everyone's yard or neighborhood. Demos, samples, Q & A and books for sale.

May, 2004

Sunday, May 15th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join Donna and the crew for the grand opening of the season. Jillian will
be on hand with lots of books (still time to plant those free seeds!)

What grows in a Wild Woman's Garden?  Just what she needs to make it through menopause!  Learn how to make simple herbal remedies for hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings.

Everyone needs to relax!  Learn the oldest herbal remedy of all, and some easy "new" ones, too.  Informal talk, demos, samples, Q&A, books and remedies for sale.  And a door prize!

For more information contact Rob, 603-934-2911

Join the crowd at the annual spring Women's Wellness Getaway Weekend, sponsored by the YMCA of Greater Boston, and find out how to de-stress with herbs.  Talk, demo, samples, and relaxing, rejuvenating herbal steam facials for all!  Plus books and remedies, of course.

For more information & to register contact Amy, 603-569-2725

Come take a leisurely weed walk through the wild meadows. Learn to identify some important herbal allies and how to make them into simple remedies for tension, anxiety, and insomnia.

August, 2004