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1. Selecting the harvest: • Herbs--we will harvest these from the garden and dry them. You need to study their characteristics so you understand their use. • Chamomile •Plantain • Lemon Verbena •Rosemary • Mint QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. •Rose • Calendula • Lavender QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. •Comfrey •maybe: Borage, Yarrow, Sage QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. 1. Selecting the harvest: • Essential Oils--these will be prepared by others, but we will choose them. You need to study their characteristics to help you make your choices. • Grapefruit •Orange • Rosewood •Sage • Lemon •Lavender • Lime •Rosemary • Tangerine •Tea Tree Quic kT ime™ and a T IFF (Uncompress ed) decompress or are needed to s ee this pi cture. • (Others: Petit grain, Neroli) 2. Preparing the harvest: • We will use the following plant preparation Technique s. You need to study these so you are prepared to do them. • Oil infusion • Water infusion (tea) • Drying • Essential oil 50lbs plant=1oz oil • Tincture • Steam distillation 3. Using the Harvest • • • • • Tea. We will use the following: Herbs: Chamomile Lemon Verbena Mint • Other: honey, BRING A MUG! 3. Using the Harvest • Shampoo / Body wash. We will use the following: • Herbs: • Chamomile • Lavender • Rosemary • Essential Oils: you choose from the list based on your research (maximum of 20 drops total) • Other: base shampoo, honey, lemon, aloe, BRING A SHAMPOO BOTTLE! 3. Using the Harvest • Gardener’s Lip and Hand Balm. We will use the following: • Herbs: Calendula • Comfrey • Plantain • Rose • Essential Oils: you choose from the list based on your research (maximum of 10 drops total) • Other: beeswax, lanolin, olive and coconut oil, tin/tube will be provided Discussion/ to consider: • What parts of a plant can be harvested? (List at least 4) • Use your ecological knowledge to explain why plants bear fruit. • Use your ecological knowledge to explain why plants generally "don't want" us to eat vegetables (as defined botanically). • Use your ecological knowledge to explain why plants have medicinal properties.