Imagine...a farm where Nature is in perfect balance; where fragrant herbs delight the senses, birds and butterflies abound and where ladybugs and free-roaming chickens are part of the pest control program.

Imagine...an outdoor classroom where adults and children can learn about herbs and the natural wonders that surround us in a safe, chemical-free environment.

Welcome to LITTLEBROOK FARM HERBS Organic Farm & Learning Center

1146 Lakewood-Farmingdale Road, Howell, NJ 07731 ~ Phone 732-363-8212

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Group Lectures & Workshops ~ Classes & Workshops 2008

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 2008

"Come play in our Gardens"

May - June - July

Registration ends one week before start of class. Print reservation form and send to:

LITTLEBROOK FARM HERBS
1146 Lakewood-Farmingdale Road
Howell, NJ 07731

Print Registration form here!

May Workshops

“Healing Weeds” Wild Walk

THURSDAY, May 8 and also Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 am ~ Cost $5.00

Did you know that the weeds some people are spraying with herbicides have been used by native people for healing for thousands of years? Join Karen for a guided walk on our property, to identify some wild plants that have traditionally been used as a Spring Tonic, Insect Sting Reliever, Skin Soother, Liver Tonic, Mucus Membrane Soother, Relaxing Nervine and more. Call to reserve your space, at least 2 days in advance. Leave your phone # so that we can confirm. (732) 363-8212

June Workshops

Start your own Friendship Tea Garden

Thursday, June 12 and also Saturday, June 14 from 10:00 am to noon ~ Cost $15.00

You will learn easy ways to start new plants from seeds and cuttings and take home several starts of 3 different, organic herbal tea plants. (Includes all seeds, cuttings, pots, potting mix and instructions.)

Learn about each herb’s healing properties and how to brew a proper cup of herbal tea. By summer’s end, your tea plants will be large enough to share cuttings and seeds with a friend. End by enjoying a cup of freshly brewed tea from our organic gardens. Children 8 yrs. and up welcome.

Bath Herb & Natural Lavender Body Powder Workshop

Thursday, June 26 and also Saturday, June 28 from 10:00 am to noon ~ Cost $20.00

The therapeutic effects of the bath have been well documented. Learn how to enhance your relaxing soak with an aromatic herbal blend and how to make unique variations with herbs from your garden. You will mix herbs and flower petals to create a fragrant, skin soothing blend that will be sealed into large sachets to drop into your tub. The sachets will be packaged into two gift items. Then, grind and blend your own natural herbal body powder and package it to take home.

July Workshops

It’s July!

Organic blueberries are ripe for picking at: Earth Friendly Organic Farm. Go to www.earthfriendlyorganicfarm.com for more information.

Victorian Lavender Wand Workshop

Friday, July 11 and also Saturday, July 12 at 10:00 am ~ Cost $8.00

Learn which hardy lavender varieties work best for this traditional herb craft. You will harvest the lavender from our organic gardens and weave your own lavender wand with colorful ribbon. This lovely keepsake will retain its lavender aroma for many years. PLEASE BRING PLANT CLIPPERS. CHILDREN 8 yrs. and up are welcome.

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Herbal Vinegar Workshop

Friday, July 18 and also Saturday, July 19 at 10:00 am ~ Cost $15.00

Harvest the herbs from our organic gardens and create 3 different and delicious herbal vinegars. Learn how to use them to make flavorful meals and salads. Three 12 oz. bottles and all materials provided.

GROUP LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS

An herbal program can be presented at your location. All verbal information, handouts and fresh/dried herbs will be supplied by your speaker, Karen Breuel (brief biography available on request.)

Please call Karen at 732-363-8212 to set up a date and time. The basic fee of $100.00 is based on a group of 25 people maximum, (extra guests @ $3.00 per person). Talks at a distance of more than 20 miles from Howell will incur a $25.00 travel fee.

An herbal presentation can be tailored to your group’s interest, or you may choose from the following list:

Organic Gardening De-Mystified:

You can be kind to the Earth as you create a healthful, nurturing garden environment for yourself, your family and pets. Learn to utilize tried and true organic gardening principles, work in harmony with nature and be assured of a healthful and abundant harvest.

Herbs from the Garden for Everyday Healing:

This herbal presentation will introduce your group to 10-12 herbs that can be used to enhance everyday health. You will smell, taste, nibble, drink and chew your way through this interactive program as each herb’s therapeutic properties are explained. Learn how to best utilize the herbs as tea, herbal steam, vinegar, tincture or poultice. All will leave with a goody bag of useful herbal items. (Additional charge of $15.00 for a group of 25)

Grow Your Own Herbal Tea Lecture and Workshop:

Learn which easy to grow herbs can be used for tea. The therapeutic properties of each herb will be explained along with its cultural requirements. How to dry and prepare the herbs will be demonstrated. You will make a special blend that will be sealed into tea bags and packaged as a gift item.

Also, one tea bag will be inserted into an original greeting card to send to a friend. End by enjoying a cup of your freshly brewed herba tea blend. ($12.00* per person. Minimum of 10 people.) * 6th graders at Oak St. School, Lakewood have enjoyed this program for several years. The modified, school workshop is based on a class size of 20-25 @ $5.00 per person.

A Garden To heal Body & Soul:

Learn how even a small herb garden can provide Healing for mind and spirit, as well as the body. Enjoy a dose of natural aroma therapy as fresh And fragrant herbs are passed around for you to touch and smell. The cultural requirements for each herb will be explained along with its therapeutic properties.

The display table will be filled with fresh herbal bouquets as well as an assortment of gifts that can be made with homegrown herbs. (Summer and fall only)

Herbs from the Garden for Health & Beauty Lecture and Workshop:

Learn how to enhance your relaxing bath with an aromatic herbal blend. You will mix herbs and flower petals to create a fragrant, skin soothing blend that will be packaged in a large sachet to drop into your tub. Learn to make your own unique variations using herbs from your garden.

You will be taught the cultural requirements for the herbs and how and when to harvest the herbs for maximum therapeutic value. Fresh and/or dried herbs and flowers will be passed around as you learn how to dry, store and process them. (Additional charge of $1.00 per person for herbal bath sachet.)

Make a “Sweet Dream Pillow” Class and Workshop:

Learn which herbs have a relaxing effect on the nervous system. You will mix the dried herbs and flowers to create a blend which will fill two ‘Sweet Dream Pillows’. Traditionally, this small pillow is place inside your pillowcase to help relax you for a good night’s sleep. You will complete one pillow in class and take home enough herbal blend to make one at home. ($12.00 per person. Minimum of 10. (Children 8-13 yrs. old, call for pricing)

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