Noon-12:30 Judi Brady, "Propagating Herbs"
Rusty Acres Herb Farm, Rainbow. Rusty Acres Herb Farm is located in Rainbow California and the focus is on Lavender. They currently have 130 varieties of Lavender growing in a natural setting. Judi is a speaker at many Southern California Garden Clubs, the Huntington Library and on Fox TV the morning show in March 2004. This year she will be promoting their new cook Book "Lavender Cuisine". The farm is located at 4233 Rosa Rancho Lane in Rainbow, CA.
12:35-1:05 Steve Schechter, "Herbs Documented to Boost Immunity"
Natural Healing Institute, Encinitas. Dr. Schechter is a Naturopath, a licensed Holistic Health Practitioner, a clinical nutritionist, the author of a best-selling book on clinical nutrition and medical herbology, and Director of the Natural Healing Institute, a naturopathic college. He teaches classes at NHI in clinical nutrition, medical herbology and holistic health. Each year, he is a featured speaker at major health industry trade conventions and consumer health expos.
1:10-1:40 Connie Beck, "Organic Gardening"
Connie is an organic gardening instructor and landscape designer for the past 16 years, including ten years teaching vocational horticulture at the San Diego County women's jail. She has also been a docent and nature interpreter (Canyoneer) for the Audubon Society and Natural History Museum. She is a Backyard Wildlife Habitat Host volunteer for National Wildlife Federation, and also trains Stewards who are the frontline people working to create habitats in schools, churches, businesses, and people's backyards. She believes that one person at a time can make a difference by giving up toxic chemicals and providing the basic necessities for wildlife: food, water, cover and a place to raise their young.
1:45-2:15 Brian Hornbeck, "Herbal Baths and Other External Uses of Herbs"
In Brian's practice he uses baths often for healing the body, mind and spirit. The tradition of herbal baths and poultices is quite prevalent in traditional Mexican herbalism. He practices traditional healing in a small clinic in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico and various parts of Mexico.
2:20-2:50 John Finch, "Making Tinctures"
Self-Heal School of Herbal Studies and Healing, co-director of Self-Heal School of Herbal Studies and Healing in San Diego where he teaches classes in herbs and nutrition. With an abiding passion for the spirit and essence of herbs, John enjoys bringing herbs to life in the classroom as well as leading herb walks in local canyons and mountains.
2:55-3:25 Bill Tall, "Growing Herbs Indoors/Using Hydroponic Methods"
Owner of City Farmers Nursery, Located at 4832 Home Ave. @ Euclid for the past 34 years it is truly a bit of the country in the heart of the city. There you will find farm animals, turtle and fish ponds, doves, a parrot and of course Abby the most friendly dog you could ever meet. The nursery is a complete garden center specializing in organics, pond supplies and fish, hydroponics. Another unique aspect of the nursery is that it has a garden deli (Nate's Deli and Cafe named after Bill's Dad). City Farmers can be a destination for a nice days outing..
3:30-4:00 Julie Plunkett, "The Scientific Basis for Herbal Medicine ....Thousands of Years of Effective Use"
Herb Pharm. Staff Herbalist and Educator, Julie will discuss~ Why there is no conflict between: the 'scientific proof' that herbs are effective medicines and the traditional basis of their use by billions of lay-people throughout the world. Hear about the current 'bad science' associated with herb research and the 'good science' that already exists. Julie is a medical herbalist and nutritionist- she is currently the staff herbalist & educator for HERB PHARM, manufacturer of America's premier, organic, herbal extracts for over 25 years. Herb Pharm is a core member of the American Herb Products Association and United Plant Saver's; Herb Pharm's 85 acre organic herb-farm is a designated United Plant Saver's Sanctuary.
4:05-4:35 Gisele Schoniger, "How to Care for your Garden the Natural Way"
Organic Gardening Educator, Kellogg Garden, Gisele will talk about natural and organic practices in the garden.
