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

Group Lectures & Workshops ~ Classes & Workshops 2009

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 2009

"Come play in our Gardens"

June - July - August - September

June Workshops

Start your own Friendship Tea Garden

Friday June 5 or Saturday June 6 - 10:00 a.m. 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.

Healing Teas From The Garden - Class & Workshop

Friday June 19 or Saturday June 20 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 ~ cost $15.00

Learn the therapeutic properties of several, easy to grow herbs. How and when to harvest, dry and prepare the herbs will be demonstrated.

You will make 2 special tea blends, one set formula and one of your choice. The tea will be sealed into tea bags and packaged and labeled as two gift items to take home. Also one tea bag will be inserted into a special greeting card. End by enjoying a cup of your freshly brewed tea blend.

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

Thursday July 9, Friday July 10 or Saturday July 11 - 10:00 a.m. to noon ~ 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

Thursday July 16, Friday July 17 or Saturday July 18 - 10:00 a.m. to Noon ~ 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.

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August Workshops

Herbal Jelly Making Workshop

Saturday August 1 - 10:00 a.m. to Noon ~ cost $15.00

Learn how to use the bounty of your herb garden to create several tasty jellies. When and how to harvest and prepare the herbs will be demonstrated. You will get tips on utilizing your unique homemade herbal jelly.

You will make 2 different varieties of jelly and take home a jar of each.

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September Workshops

Bath Herb & Natural Lavender Body Powder Workshop

Friday September 11 or Saturday September 12 - 10:00 a.m. 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.

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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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