The Herbal Column
Modern Musings on Ancient Greek Herbalism
A Video with Athens Living: Visiting the National Garden
On a hot summer day in early September, I met with Corinne of Athens Living who has been making YouTube videos about interesting people and places in Athens since 2009. We briefly explored the National Garden together and spoke about my popular Myths & Medicine Plant Walks there, as well as my work as a writer and herbal retreat organizer, most recently on Samothrace island.
A Visit to Three Greek Gardens
The hot and dry Mediterranean climate of Greece can make it challenging to maintain a healthy garden. During the past several months, I have had the opportunity to visit flourishing gardens in Athens and on the islands of Evia and Syros.
Groundbreaking Event for the Dioscorides Garden in Athens
On Saturday, April 9, 2024, the Herbalists Without Borders, Athens Chapter hosted a public groundbreaking garden event to establish The Dioscorides Garden on the iconic grounds of Zappeion.
Podcast: Celebrating Greek Herbalism with HerbMentor Radio
Maria Christodoulou had been living in New York City for years when she decided it was finally time to move to Greece and dive more fully into the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine. In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, Maria weaves personal stories, science, and history together to offer us a beautiful peek into traditional and contemporary Greek herbalism practices.
The Secrets of Nemea
An interview with Dominik Brun of Venikos Wine & Culture Travels. His knowledge of Nemea in the Peloponnese region is focused on organic products, wines, and gastronomy. Dominik and Maria Christodoulou (The Greek Herbalist) are offering the Herbal Medicine & Culture Tour in the Peloponnese on May 11-18, 2024.
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