Happy 2016!

Greetings! I hope your new year is starting off smoothly!

I just updated the Classes & Events page, so check it out when you get a chance to see what herbal education is happening locally. There are some exciting new offerings coming up!

And plenty more is in the works, although it's been silent here for a while.  ;)

“And don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous.” ~Rumi


Be back soon!

Greenly Blessings.
Sue

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