Herbs for the Wintertime

As winter approaches in Colorado, it's the perfect time to learn how to harness the healing power of herbs to support your health and well-being during the colder months. This workshop discusses a variety of herbs that are particularly beneficial for winter, focusing on their immune boosting, warming and soothing properties.

Explore traditional and modern uses of herbs like echinacea, elderberry, ginger and cinnamon, as well as a few more obscure herbs. Delve into preparing herbal remedies that can help ward off colds, soothe sore throats and ease the chill of winter days. Whether you are new to herbalism or looking to deepen your knowledge, this class provides you with practical skills and recipes to incorporate into your daily winter wellness routine.

Price: $44, $39 member

Instructor: Blake Burger

Blake Burger first joined Denver Botanic Gardens as a seasonal gardener. After one year, he was hired as a full-time horticulturist. Throughout his years at the Gardens, he has worked with tropical plants, native plants, vegetables and herbs. After receiving his herbalist certification in Denver, Blake immediately began working with the vast array of medicinal plants growing in the Gardens. He founded the Denver Medicinal Plant Society in 2015, created and maintains the medicinal plant beds at the Gardens' York Street location and laid the foundation for the Gardens' Herbalist Certificate Program. As a certified yoga instructor, Blake has led more than 1,000 yoga classes over six years and created a nationally recognized yoga program at the Gardens. Blake believes in a multifaceted approach to health and wellness: eat well, move your body, never stop learning, get outside and connect.