FEB 22 SUCCESS WITH SEEDING
WITH INGE POOT
Free Seminar
Richters' online herbal horticulture expert, Inge Poot, will share her vast knowledge of horticulture and how to grow herbs from seeds. She will explain how to get difficult seeds to germinate and she'll teach some of the trade secrets for success. The free lecture is an excellent prelude to the PROPAGATING HERBS workshop.. 2-3 pm

MAR 1 WOMEN'S HERBS
WITH MARCIA DIXON
Free Seminar
Marcia is a practicing medical herbalist at the Granby Center for Natural Therapy in Toronto. She will discuss for women's problems such as PMS, menstruation, ovarian cysts, fibroids, menopause, candida, etc. and how herbs can help manage them. 2-3 pm

MAR 15 PROPAGATING HERBS
WITH CONRAD RICHTER
Workshop
This popular workshop led by the President of Richters will delve into all aspects of propagating herbs by seed and cuttings. Participants will learn about soil and light requirements, temperature for optimum germination, how to start difficult seeds, containers to use and much more. Each person will be involved in the actual planting of various material to take home and watch your work grow. 2-4 pm
W1000 Workshop: $50 Advance registration required

MAR 22 SPRING TEAS & TONICS
WITH JOHN REDDEN
Free Seminar
John Redden is editor of the Canadian Journal of Herbalism and owner of Viriditas Herbal Products, a maker of top quality herbal formulas for professional herbalists. John will explain how herbal teas and tonics help improve health and wellbeing, and how they can cleanse and regenerate the body after a long winter. You will learn what herbs to try and how to prepare them for you and your family. 2-3 pm

MAR 29 PLANNING AND PLANTING YOUR HERB GARDEN
WITH KOIDU SULEV
Free Seminar
Come and be inspired to plant the garden of your dreams! Intended for both the novice and experienced herb gardener, we will cover site and soil conditions, planting techniques, plant maintenance, with a focus on popular culinary herbs and useful ornamentals. Learn to landscape with the varied textured and colourful herbs. Koidu will also discuss growing herbs in containers. 2-3 pm

APR 5 ORGANIC HERB GARDENING AND PEST CONTROL
WITH KOIDU SULEV
Free Seminar
Growing herbs organically is not hard to do. Starting from the ground up, Koidu will cover the main elements of successful herb growing without chemicals. You will learn about soils and how to improve them naturally, and how to protect your plants from pests and diseases. Koidu will share tips on starting a garden that requires minimal maintenance and delight you with her unique gardening experiences. 2-3 pm

APR 19 HERBAL LAWNS AND GROUND COVERS
WITH KOIDU SULEV
Free Seminar
Sick of cutting the grass every week? People just like you are ripping up their lawns and putting in low growing herbs that don't need mowing. Learn how to build a "low grow, no mow" lawn using herbs with texture, fragrance and durability. 2-3 pm

APR 26 THE NATIVE HERB GARDEN
WITH NINA KATALIN BARABAS, PhD
Free Seminar
Nina is author of Wildflowers of Riverwood, a field guide to the wildflowers of Riverwood Park in Ontario. Nina will discuss native herbs for your garden, and how to grow and maintain them. Some of our most valuable medicinal plants such as ginseng and goldenseal are now endangered due to years of overharvesting from the wild. Nina's passion for wild plants will inspire you to grow wild herbs in your garden and help save them from extinction. 2-3 pm

SEP 13 HARVESTING AND DRYING HERBS
WITH KOIDU SULEV
Free Seminar
You have a great garden of herbs but you don't know how to use them? Does that describe you? You worry that you might pick the wrong plants or prepare them in the wrong way? Come and join us and learn which plant parts to gather, and when and how to harvest and dry them. 2-3 pm

SEP 20 FALL HERB PLANTING
WITH KOIDU SULEV
Free Seminar
Yes you can! You can plant herbs in the fall and they will come back next year. Not only that fall-planted herbs will give you earlier and bigger harvests. Fall is also the ideal time to plant garlic, shallots, saffron, and classic roses. Some herbs can even be seeded in the fall for an early start next year. Koidu will discuss which herbs to plant, how to plant them, and how to prepare them for winter. 2-3 pm