Seasonal Alchemy

08/09/2025

Are you coming tomorrow? We’ll have a .to.shelf table for prospective fellows to ask questions and sign in addition to a sampling of all the good that goes on around here

Oh, and it’s FREE but do RSVP (link in 👆🏼) in case we’ve gotta put another pot of greens on 😂

We have a stellar line up of fun and information! Come on down anytime and bring your friends!

We are here from 12-5pm
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Line up:
sharing seedbomb technology for wildfire safe plantings
using sun and shapes for art making
sharing wool wisdom
conducting surveys for green space in Compton - residents we need your voice!
sharing honey tastes from the farm and sharing knowledge on beekeeping la providing a know your rights workshop

And always if you time it right - good food and drink!

Gorgeous chalk art by

08/07/2025

If only you could smell this… flowering lemon thyme and red clover blossoms

08/06/2025

Did you see how studies show an extract being a powerful natural chemotherapy? Let’s talk about how to extract the active compounds from various plants!

Fresh herbs are an important part of the traditional Mediterranean Diet. That’s especially true in Italy, where an observational study found just how healthy they may be. The researchers found an amazing 44% risk reduction for melanoma among those who consumed fresh herbs (rosemary, basil, sage and parsley) at least 4 times weekly. Rosemary was the most potent, with a 60% risk reduction among regular consumers. Intriguingly, separate lab studies have shown extracts were highly toxic to human melanoma cells in a test tube, killing up to 95% of the cells. All this points to fresh as being an important part of a varied and healthy diet—especially when the summer sun is out! Sources: Pubmed ID 26176704, 18621803.

08/06/2025

My Santa Fe herb garden is starting to wake up, and I couldn’t be more excited. Planting your own herbs is one of the simplest ways to bring fresh flavor and healing into your kitchen. Basil, rosemary, mint, oregano, they’re not just tasty, they’re packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Plus, there’s something deeply satisfying about stepping outside and snipping what you need. It connects you to your food, your health, and the earth.

08/05/2025

Even if you already cook with fresh ingredients and herbs you likely can benefit from learning how to use them for maximal therapeutic value. Available to South Bay (Redondo, Hermosa, Manhattan, Torrance and surrounding areas. Message the page for details 🍓