Donna Horn Putney: Tinctures & Glycerites, Feb 28, 2026

Building on her renowned series, Donna Horn Putney hosts another hands-on 'Plant Medicine 102a' class on February 28, 2026, at Hagood Mill, focusing on tinctures and glycerites from foraged Perilla and Bee Balm. As 'Donna Mother Herb,' Putney draws from 20+ years managing Putney Farm—a permaculture food forest, poultry operation, nursery, and herbal haven co-created with husband Lenard in Upstate. The 10:00 AM–2:00 PM workshop (with lunch break) splits into foraging/identification (10-12 PM) and remedy-making (12:30-2 PM). Antimicrobial Perilla (antioxidant, rosmarinic acid-rich) and Bee Balm (thyme-like monarda, for colds/digestion) are spotlighted, with traditional uses, modern research, and safe harvesting discussed. Techniques: folk method maceration, percolation for efficiency; glycerin for sweet, non-alcoholic extracts. Participants craft, label, and take home products, learning shelf-life (2+ years), dosing (drops in water), and integrations (teas, salves). Putney's nursing background ensures protocols for allergies, pregnancies. Her local food advocacy via Upstate Locally Grown underscores sustainability. Classes vary by season/plants, keeping fresh. Q&A covers home distillation, sourcing. Permaculture tie-in: farm's biodiversity yields medicinals amid edibles, modeling resilience. Compared to January session, February emphasizes late-winter plants. Attendees gain apothecary basics, inspired for gardens. Safety: positive ID, quality alcohol (80-100 proof). Farm details: multilayered perennials, poultry manure compost, no sprays. Putney's online/Facebook presence extends learning. This event complements her ointments/Native American classes. In self-reliance era, empowers natural health. Detailed: 1:5 ratio, shake daily, dark storage. Cultural notes: Bee Balm in Osage remedies. Small groups ensure mastery. Post-event feedback highlights confidence boosts. Putney's holistic naturopathy blends science/folk. Hagood Mill venue adds heritage. Upcoming in 2026, perfect for spring prep.