🌿 Back to the Roots: A 4-Part Lecture Series by Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA)
📍 Valletta Design Cluster – Fully Air-Conditioned Lecture Hall!
Rediscover the power of nature, culture, and community through Back to the Roots — a unique lecture series celebrating the role of Mediterranean herbs in Maltese life, from traditional healing to sustainable living.
Join FAA this summer as we bring together experts, gardening enthusiasts, and curious minds to explore Malta’s rich herbal heritage and its relevance in today’s world.
Whether you're into wellness, gardening, or just love a good talk in a cool space — this series is for you!
🗓 Lecture Programme
🌱 Lecture 1 – The Use of Herbal Medicine in Maltese Folk Tradition
Friday 11th July @ 6:30 PM
👤 Timothy J. Tabone – Ethnobiologist & Environmental Warden
Discover how traditional healers used local herbs to treat cultural ailments like fright-jaundice. A fascinating journey through Malta’s natural remedies and the importance of preserving this knowledge.
🥗 Lecture 2 – A Taste of Wellness: Cooking with Maltese Herbs
Saturday 19th July @ 10:30 AM
👤 Dr. Karen Mugliett – Lecturer & Author of Seasonal and Sustainable
Learn how to infuse everyday meals with Maltese herbs for flavour, health, and sustainability. Includes tips to reduce salt and elevate your cooking with natural ingredients.
🌿 Lecture 3 – Growing Herbs: A Guide to Cultivating Flavour & Wellness
Saturday 26th July @ 10:30 AM
👤 Dr. Claudette Gambin – Botanist & Principal Scientific Officer, Ambjent Malta
From balcony pots to full gardens — discover how to grow healthy herbs in Malta’s hot climate. Perfect for beginners and green thumbs alike!
🌾 Lecture 4 – Growing Kitchen Herbs Organically in Malta
Saturday 2nd August @ 10:30 AM
👤 Thomas Grima & Adam Barton – Co-founders, TerraSoil
Understand your soil, face local growing challenges, and explore organic solutions with hands-on insights from Malta’s regenerative soil experts.
🌿 Come for one talk or join the whole series — everyone’s welcome!
💚 Whether you’re a home cook, plant lover, or passionate about preserving Malta’s natural and cultural heritage, Back to the Roots has something to offer.
🪴 Limited spaces – book your seat early!
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