The Herbal Column
Modern Musings on Ancient Greek Herbalism
PRESS: A Walk in The National Garden with Reporter Nadia Soufli
On a warm autumn day in October, I took a leisurely stroll through the National Garden in Athens with Nadia Soufli, a reporter for the popular Greek newspaper, TO BHMA (The Vima). Having heard that I lead a Myths & Medicine Plant Walk in the garden, Nadia asked for a tour to learn about the plants in the garden that have therapeutic benefits and connections to ancient Greek traditions.
The Eight Trees Growing on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
The ultimate initiation to the city of Athens is climbing up the hill of the Acropolis and standing before the majestic Parthenon temple. While the Parthenon is definitely a must-see, along with the other ancient marble monuments on the Acropolis, it is also worth taking notice of the eight trees that live on this towering rock in the middle of a bustling metropolitan city. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Acropolis is all the more special with them.
Celebrating Rosemary Gladstar
Known as the godmother of modern herbalism in the United States, Rosemary Gladstar is an influential herbalist, best-selling author, and educator who has captivated people worldwide for more than 50 years. Rosemary’s upcoming visit to Athens marks an important moment for herbal medicine in Greece, and is an exciting reminder that the plants around us can inspire us for a lifetime.
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