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Drama university: a talk on herbs
On the 8th of December Tina Lygdopoulou is being invited by the Department of Viticulture and Oenology of the Democritus University in Drama for a talk on herbalism entitled “Chickweed, viola and cleavers: overlooked yet significant herbs of the Greek countryside”. Although the presentation is intended for university students, anyone else who is interested may…
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bee-balm and salt
The herb group of Stavroupoli continues to meet for a second year. We work on simple preparations to accompany daily life: herbal salts, oils, wax-cremes, pestos and tinctures. Simple steps towards self-care in the context of community. We learn about herbs, we empower ourselves and the web of relationships among us. We follow plants as…
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walking: still life
As I were wandering today, what caught my attention, besides beauty, were the cut flowers lying on the ground every few metres. I don’t like the idea of cut flowers, but I can understand the possible intention: someone who wishes to take home some part of the surrounding beauty, knowing it’s an ephemeral act (or…
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the herb-group: moving forward
Spring implies what is to be prepared and taught: the herb-group in Stavroupoli follows in the steps of spring. A pesto made of stinging nettle, dandelions, purple dead nettle, chickweed, mint and cleavers along with some very tasty wallnuts for cleansing, an usnea tincture (it has been windy lately), a fire cider to support the…
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doing stories: plant stories
An experiential workshop in Epirus, 6-8/6/2025 There are many ways to learn nature. There are many ways to learn our selves. We do both by telling stories. Because narratives and human cultures go hand in hand. Zagori is known for the wealth of its nature. Mountains, rivers and most of all thick forests. We will…
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Kipos’s recent news
What is the Garden been up to recently? Has been taking small steps toward community connection in one of the two villages hosting it: Stavroupoli Xanthis. Story-telling evenings for a small group of people. Recently we have started a group of people who are interested in herbalism, most of the locals. Furthermore, we are hosting…