Calendar of Events
spring ephemeral plant walk
// a seasonally glorious walk among the wild ones, wandering and peeking at the slight and bright treasures of this window of time, the blossoms that show their color before the canopy takes over //
sunday, april 14 1:00pm-3:00pm candler, nc
We’ll stop frequently on this walk to talk about how to recognize some of the sweetest spring flowers while connecting with them in their home ecologies, discuss what it means to protect and support them, and take some time to just be ourselves with them for a little bit. There’ll be tea and good company. This gathering will be a go even in light rain; if it’s going to pour we’ll be in touch by email.
Registration required. Please reach out to me at graham@rootdeepliving.com with any questions you have before registering.
Three Plant Walk | August
Join us at Panacea Gardens on Sunday, August 6 for a totally unique plant walk.
The Three Plant Walk is a monthly gathering exploring just three of the plants that dwell naturally along our forest path.
Gather with Graham and a small group of folks to learn about just three particular plants that are thriving this time of year. As with our Seasonal Plant Walks, we’ll explore the microclimates of our forest nooks and significance of these plants in our ecology and in our lives. We’re keeping the three plants for August a secret for now, so keep an ear out for an announcement coming up!
During our gathering, we’ll enjoy herbal tea and talk about what it means to us to get to know a plant well. As with all things Panacea Gardens, there will be a hearty dose of conversation around what it means to tend the forest, the signficance of supporting native habitats and plants, and what it can look like for humans to engage thoughtfully with these plants. We’ll take our time in connecting with these three plants through the botanical and herbal lenses. Many of these elements will take place during our slow walk into the forest to connect with the plants in their place and learn from them as we do from each other.
The cost for this event is $45. Further details coming soon.
For more information and to register early, email us at hello@panaceagardenswnc.com or connect at facebook.com/panaceagardenswnc.
Summer Plant Walk
Join us at Panacea Gardens on Friday, July 28 for our very first official plant walk.
The Summer Plant Walk is a seasonal gathering exploring the plants that dwell naturally along our forest path.
Gather with Graham, Patrick, and a small group of folks to learn about the microclimates of our forest nooks, the plants that thrive here, and their significance in our ecology and in our lives. This month you can expect to encounter plants including wild ginger, spicebush, sassafras, skullcap, hemlock, and more. We’ll also likely happen upon at least the remnants of a reishi mushroom or two. We’ll start with some herbal tea and then cover some basics of what it means to tend the forest, the signficance of supporting native habitats and plants, and what it can look like for humans to engage thoughtfully with these plants. We’ll take a slow walk into the forest to connect with the plants in their place and learn from them as we do from each other.
The seasonal plant walks might fit your idea of a plant walk — walking around and connecting with plants. It’s our hope that these walks in particular will be an opportunity for folks to get to know the plants along central paths at Panacea Gardens as the rhythms of each season change.
The cost for this event is $45. Further details coming soon.
For more information and to register early, email us at hello@panaceagardenswnc.com or connect at facebook.com/panaceagardenswnc.
Five Native Plants and Their Uses
Join us at the Enka-Candler Tailgate Market on Thursday, June 15 anytime from 3pm to 6pm to check out a plethora of beautiful native plants and pick up some information about five perennial plants that are native to southern Appalachia.
These five plants are of particular interest to folks who might be curious about wild edibles, medicinals, and pollinator plants. Come see us at the market to find out which plants we’re talking about and take home some resources about how to grow them and work with them.
We’ll have our early summer nursery plants with us too, including a range of native perennial plants like bloodroot and Christmas fern, garden medicinals like chamomile and elecampane, and even a few melon and pepper starts. You can always place an order ahead of time via the online shop.
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/778547633915114
Email us if you have questions! hello@panaceagardenswnc.com