Are you craving connection to medicinal plants but not sure where to start?

Backyard Remedies is a class series to help you connect with nature and learn about plant medicines growing around you. In these four weeks, you’ll be introduced to plant identification, basic herbalism principles, ethical harvesting and making herbal preparations. You will learn the virtues of common and abundant wild medicinal herbs such as dandelion, yarrow, plantain, peppermint, rose, and more.  Together we create a learning environment based on connection with the land and engaging with broader environmental and social issues, while building practical skills to apply plant medicine to your daily life. 

Schedule:

4 Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm

May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 2026

Location:

Common Roots Urban farm, Bihi/Bayers Rd location, across from the Bayers Road Cenre.

Class outlines:

• Week 1: Introductions, botany and plant identification, project introduction; plant walk

  Week 2: Vitalism, energetics, herbal actions, plant connection, plant walk

  Week 3: Harvesting principles, making teas and drying herbs, plant walk

  Week 4: How to make basic herbal extracts, plant walk, project presentations

Cost:

3 Payment tiers you choose at check-out: $350/$250/$150+hst

Notes:

• This program takes place entirely outdoors. There are sheltered areas from rain but students are requested to dress appropriately for the weather

• This is an IN PERSON program. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to request handouts from Ember and get class notes from a classmate, classes will not be recorded

• While what you learn in this program may benefit your health, individualized health recommendations are not offered in this program