The Home Herbal Apothecary: From Plant to Preparation. Practical skills for working with medicinal herbs safely and confidently. Take the next step in your herbal learning by exploring how certain plants become useful preparations for everyday wellness. This experiential course will build on botanical basics and gives participants an opportunity to work directly with herbs, learn several preparation techniques, and develop practical skills for home use. Enjoy demonstrations, hands-on activities in creating teas, tinctures, and infused oils. We'll discuss selecting quality herb sources, storing herbs and finished products, recognizing when medical guidance is needed, and more.