Herb Walk

[Lavender]

I'm so excited! I'm going on a herbal walk this Sunday! It's going to be at Campbell Valley Park in Langley. It's an all day trip & I'm really looking forward to it. I've grown my own herbs & have taught myself to recognize herbs in the wild but it 's different to have someone show you & take you out in the wild. I don't know how I'm going to make it through Sat. :p

[Yvonne Belisle]

That sounds like loads of fun! Let us know how things went and what you learned. Wish I were going too!

[moonmagick4]

Cool!!I hope you have a great time!!!!

[Lavender]

I'm back from the herb walk & it was fantastic!!! :sunny: The weather was perfect...not too hot & sunny, slightly overcast. We went almost non-stop for the 6 hours. We grazed through the park...sampling safe edible plants. It wasn't just identifying the plants in the wild but she gave us lots of info on folklore & herbal uses on plants that I would have never thought to use. :D :D

The one that surprised me was skunk cabbage. I was surprised by how many uses for that stinky plant! :p

It wasn't just the nice weather & the herbs. I really felt the pressence of the Mother in all the growing things. The energy coming from everything was almost overwhelming.

[Yvonne Belisle]

Pass on the uses for skunk cabbage we have slews of it here.

[Lavender]

Skunk cabbage roots will make a great ointment for skin sores & ulcers but the roots have to be boiled for a long time & it was recommended you do it when no-one is home 'cause it really stinks! Also, the roots are good for coughing & other bronchial problems...again, it has to be boiled a long time. Poultice of the leaves can be used for skin sores. With the amount of boiling & the smell of it all, I'm sure there's much easier alternatives. I have to admit, this was one plant we did not taste. :eek:

[reanna]

You were out in my neck of the woods today!!! :D:D:D
Too cool!

It's a beautiful place:):):)
I haven't been there for a few years but after your post, I think I am going to plan a picnic for next weekend!

Thanks for sharing and reminding me of another truly wonderful place to be! :):):):)

[Lavender]

I was thinking of bringing the family back for a picnic sometime too. It really is a great park. There were a couple of chickidees that kept following us. They would perch on a low branch over our heads & follow along when we moved. Enjoy your picnic this weekend!

[loopy]

That sounds really beautiful. :) Wish there was something like that where I am. How'd you find out about such a great thing? :) Maybe I can find it down here.

[Lavender]

Originally posted by loopy
That sounds really beautiful. :) Wish there was something like that where I am. How'd you find out about such a great thing? :) Maybe I can find it down here.

I phoned a local herb store & asked them if they knew of anything like that. They told me that one of their staff herbalists does such a walk. I also phoned the local college here & they had recommended the same walk. :)

[loopy]

Thanks! :)