A cup of herbal tea and fresh mint leaves sit in the foreground, with two foraging books and promotional text about heart health in the background.

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Fred Talks: Herbs for Heart Health with Vickie Shufer Saturday, February 6 | 12 Noon | $20 per person Discover the fascinating world of medicinal herbs and their traditional uses in supporting heart health with renowned herbalist, naturalist, forager, and author Vickie Shufer. With more than 40 years of experience studying, growing, and working with wild and medicinal plants, Vickie brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge to this special Fred Talk. She holds a Master of Science in Therapeutic Herbalism from the Maryland University of Integrative Health and is the owner of Wild Woods Farm, a certified native plant nursery specializing in edible and medicinal plants. Vickie is also the author of several acclaimed books, including The Forager&#39;s Handbook, The Everything Guide to Foraging, and her newest book, The Forager&#39;s Garden: Cultivating Wild Plants for Food &amp; Medicine. Her work explores the connections between plants, traditional herbal practices, sustainable gardening, and everyday wellness. During this engaging, hands-on program, Vickie will introduce herbs traditionally associated with cardiovascular wellness, discuss their properties and uses, and share practical insights into growing, harvesting, and preparing medicinal plants. Best of all, participants will create their own herbal tea blend to take home! It&#39;s an opportunity to learn directly from an exceptionally knowledgeable herbalist while discovering new ways to connect gardening, nature, and personal well-being. Whether you&#39;re an experienced gardener, curious about herbalism, or simply interested in the relationship between plants and health, this is a Fred Talk you won&#39;t want to miss. Registration is required. Space is limited.

Fred Talks: Herbs for Heart Health with Vickie Shufer Saturday, February 6 | 12 Noon | $20 per person Discover the fascinating world of medicinal herbs and their traditional uses in supporting heart health with renowned herbalist, naturalist, forager, and author Vickie Shufer. With more than 40 years of experience studying, growing, and working with wild and medicinal plants, Vickie brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge to this special Fred Talk. She holds a Master of Science in Therapeutic Herbalism from the Maryland University of Integrative Health and is the owner of Wild Woods Farm, a certified native plant nursery specializing in edible and medicinal plants. Vickie is also the author of several acclaimed books, including The Forager's Handbook, The Everything Guide to Foraging, and her newest book, The Forager's Garden: Cultivating Wild Plants for Food &amp; Medicine. Her work explores the connections between plants, traditional herbal practices, sustainable gardening, and everyday wellness. During this engaging, hands-on program, Vickie will introduce herbs traditionally associated with cardiovascular wellness, discuss their properties and uses, and share practical insights into growing, harvesting, and preparing medicinal plants. Best of all, participants will create their own herbal tea blend to take home! It's an opportunity to learn directly from an exceptionally knowledgeable herbalist while discovering new ways to connect gardening, nature, and personal well-being. Whether you're an experienced gardener, curious about herbalism, or simply interested in the relationship between plants and health, this is a Fred Talk you won't want to miss. Registration is required. Space is limited.

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Vickie Shufer's Herbs for Heart Health

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