While the Herbal Radio team is away on summer break, we're opening up the vault to share a special excerpt from our very first Free Herbalism Project! Originally recorded all the way back in 2013, this episode features the one-and-only "Godmother of American Herbalism," author, and educator, Rosemary Gladstar. This is part one of a two part presentation by Rosemary, so make sure to tune in next week for part two!

Join us as Rosemary shares wisdom from her presentation on:

• Passing on the knowledge of plants to future generations
• Engaging with herbalism through diverse learning styles
• The power we all have to make a difference in ourselves, others, and herbalism
• Importance of validating the diverse ways of studying and practicing herbalism
• Polarization of herbalism in modern medicine throughout history
• The need to reexamine legislature surrounding practicing herbalism

As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @herbal.radio to let us know what topics we should explore next within the vast world of herbalism.

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Rosemary Gladstar is a pioneer in the herbal movement and has been called the "Godmother of American Herbalism." She is the founder of the California School of Herbal Studies, the oldest running herb school in the United States. Rosemary is also the author and founder of The Science and Art of Herbalism, the founder of the International Herb Symposium and United Plant Savers, and the co-founder of Traditional Medicinals. Rosemary also created the first mail-order herb company that would later become Mountain Rose Herbs!

Resource Links:

📚 Explore The Llyod Library & Museum

🌷 Rosemary Gladstar's home study course: The Science & Art of Herbalism

📓 Shop Books by Rosemary Gladstar

📓 Find Courses by Rosemary Gladstar

🫚 Read "Fire Cider Goes to Court: Fighting for Folk Herbalism"

What's the Free Herbalism Project been up to lately? We're glad you asked!

The Free Herbalism Project: Rootstalk is returning to our hometown of Eugene, Oregon, for a day dedicated to community, connection, and highlighting what the Free Herbalism Project is all about: Growing the Next Generation of Herbalists.

Join us on August 22 for this free, family-friendly community event featuring inspiring educational presentations, hands-on workshops, local vendors, nonprofit partners, food trucks, live music, and more. Come learn, connect, and celebrate the many ways herbalism brings people and communities together!

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