This class is FREE and open to the public. We hope you’ll join us on Sunday, July 13th at 2:00 PM for A Day in the Life of an Appalachian Herbalist with Sue Hovemeyer, of Sue’s Nourishing Herbs.
Sue’s journey into herbalism began in the late 1970s with the birth of her children, inspiring a lifelong focus on supporting women and families. She crafts her own distinctive herbal teas and tinctures, each a reflection of her personal experience and deep connection to the plants she works with.
She is a retired traditional midwife who served families across Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. Today, she channels her rich experience and deep-rooted herbal wisdom into crafting and sharing her own herbal preparations, made with care from sustainably harvested plants. With over 45 years of experience working with forest-harvested plants, Sue brings a wealth of knowledge and insight.
Attendees will gain valuable knowledge:
🌿 1. Practical Herbal Use
Learn how Sue incorporates local and sustainably harvested herbs into daily wellness routines. Discover how to identify, prepare, and use common Appalachian herbs. Explore tinctures, teas, and more.
👶 2. Midwifery Insights
Hear stories and insights from Sue’s years as a traditional midwife across Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. Understand the role of herbal remedies in women’s health, pregnancy, and postpartum care from a traditional perspective.
🌱 3. Ancestral & Regional Wisdom
Connect to Appalachian herbal traditions and folk medicine.
Gain perspective on how herbalism and women's health have been intertwined in rural communities.
✨ 4. Inspiration for Holistic Living
Witness how a lifetime of working with plants and people shapes a grounded, intentional life.
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