Garden Apothecary

The knowledge about the medicinal properties of plants has only been partially passed down through the centuries, but fortunately it’s straightforward to learn anew; after all, an apothecary grows all around us.

Learn more about the healing properties of plants in our Garden Apothecary course at De Proeftuin this autumn. Beloved herbalist and author Leoniek Bontje and De Proeftuin founder Anke Riesenkamp will take you on an exploration of herbs and plants that help with everyday ailments, immunity and recovery.

We’ll delve into how plants can support the body: from the nervous system and digestion to the immune system and skin. With the tinctures, salves and tisanes that you make during the masterclass, you’ll build your own garden apothecary step by step.

The Garden Apothecary course takes place on Saturday 11th October and Saturday 1st November from 10:00 to 16:00, including lunch from the garden.The course consists of one or two days, depending on your choice. The days complement each other and cover different bodily systems and the plants that correspond to them.

Day 1 – Saturday 11th October
Theme: the internal body. Focus on the immune system and first aid. We’ll make a tincture, oxymel, infusion and immune booster using herbs from De Proeftuin, amongst other things.

Day 2 – Saturday 1st November
Theme: the external body. Focus on the skin as the largest organ of absorption and on hair and nails. We’ll make an oil, an ointment and a first aid spray for wound care.

Price: (including lunch from the garden)
2-day course: €295
Single day: €175
Maximum 10 participants

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