Learn how to create salves, balms, and tinctures using herbs that you can grow in your own backyard. A great presentation for gardeners and herb enthusiasts looking to take their herbal passion to the next level! Bevin will share his decades of experience as an herbalist guiding participants through the many processes involved in crafting a wide range of herbal products for health, wellness and beauty.

Blend, brew and enjoy an irresistible selection of herbal teas while Bevin shares his knowledge on the history and folklore of the various herbal ingredients. Document your impressions of each herb’s aroma and flavor as we explore the various layers of a well-crafted herbal tea. Create a custom herbal tea to enjoy at home with an optional make and take activity!

Working with herbs from one’s own bioregion opens the door to Nature’s abundance, aiding the herbalist in crafting exceptional health and beauty products. Learn more about Bevin’s small-scale seed and nut oil production business and how his focus on locally crafted ingredients became his recipe for success!

This informative session will cover a number of oilseed crops that can easily be grown on the homestead or farm for small-scale oil production. Bevin will discuss growing, foraging, harvesting and processing various seeds and nuts and will also explore equipment needs, proper storage as well as various uses for the freshly pressed oils.

Sharing our heirloom garden seeds is the cornerstone of any localized food movement. Attendees will learn all about seed libraries and seed swaps and how to organize and maintain these important programs for their communities. From material lists and organizational best-practices to programing, marketing and securing volunteers, Bevin breaks down the steps to building a sustainable seed community.

Learn the basics of this traditional skill through a blend of hands-on demonstration and lecture. This presentation is fully customizable depending on your needs and can be a one-hour indoor demonstration or a multiple hour, fully immersive experience.