Hawthorn tree belongs to the Crataegus genus, medicinally the tree species is Crataegus monogyna. The flowers, leaves and berries are all used medicinally to improve heart function, improve circulation, lower blood lipids, calm inflammatory response and act as vasodilators – relax contracted blood vessels. The rich red colour of the berries indicate the presence of Polyphenols a group of antioxidants that help neutralise unstable molecules called free radicals. The arrival of the white flowers and the fresh green leaves that cover the hawthorn tree in spring indicates the start of the harvest season and red berries indicate the end of the harvest season. From the Phytofarm manufacturing kitchen we produce hawthorn vinegar and a tisane.
autumn
Other root crops of Symphytum officinalis – Comfrey, Valeriana officinalis – Valerian & Echinacea purpurea- Purple Cone Flower have also been harvested at this time. Althea officinalis – Marshmallow still has green leaves so a few more cold nights needed for the tops to completely die off before harvesting this root. Looking at the autumn garden it is a time to cut back perennials, replenish the soil with worm vermifuge, compost and mulch to protect plants and soil over the winter months.
The main point about “living with the seasons” is the encouragement of living in the moment, as every season of every year is different. This year elderberries came early and then due a fairly wet February everything else seem to come at once!
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events and dates
In autumn, the workshop will focus on the value of roots and how berries provide valuable medicine.
• Sunday 1 May 2022 FULLY BOOKED
• Tuesday 10 May 2022
• Thursday 19 May 2022
2022 Winter Well Being Workshop Programme: INDULGE
In winter the workshop will focus on looking after yourself, it can be a vulnerable time with colds, flus and viruses. We will make products that warm and nurture you.
• Thursday 9 June 2022
• Saturday 25 June 2022
• Sunday 3 July 2022
• Tuesday 12 July 2022
10am – 2pm each day. Other times for workshops and garden tours can be negotiated. Please contact Valmai or Andrea to discuss.
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