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DIY Medicinal Herbs Workshop (Dublin)

Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*You'll get to make an herbal tincture to take home

Summerwinds Dublin | 7360 San Ramon Road Dublin, CA 94568

Event Details

It’s easy to grow medicinal herbs in your backyard. Learn how to grow a variety of herbs & make an herbal tincture to take home!
Get Ready for Practical Advice on Growing Medicinal Herbs!
Join our experts for a hands-on workshop about growing medicinal herbs in your garden. Whether you’re working with a backyard or a small patio, you’ll learn practical tips to help you get started.
Medicinal herbs are not only helpful but often beautiful additions to your home garden. Led by Emily Gogol (Grow It From Home) this workshop will cover:
Starting a backyard or patio medicinal herb garden
Practical advice on drying and storing your herbs
Make an herbal tincture to take home
The session will introduce you to popular medicinal herbs like mint, lavender, and chamomile, as well as lesser-known ones. Our experts will also answer your questions on growing and caring for these beneficial plants.
Whether you have a large backyard or a small patio, we’re here to provide expert guidance and help you get started!
About Our Guest Speakers
Emily Gogol, Ph.D.
In 2020 Emily launched Grow It From Home, a company dedicated to providing medicinal plants to backyard gardeners across the U.S. while promoting education, access, and equity. Her work has been featured in the LA Times.
Emily earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from UCSF and was deeply involved in community work in San Francisco. Recognized by the State of California for her leadership, she has founded three community organizations and two public parks. She currently lives in Applegate Valley, OR, where she manages her 23-acre certified organic farm and finds time to garden whenever possible.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $15*
*You'll get to make an herbal tincture to take home
Categories: 420, In Person, Lectures & Workshops, Nature
Venue: Summerwinds Dublin
Address: 7360 San Ramon Road Dublin, CA 94568

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