Did you know herbs can be used in your household to protect you from germs and chemicals? Learn the disinfecting properties of herbs and their essential oils and how to combine them safely. Explore the many ways to clean with herb infused vinegar, create mixtures to scrub ceramics and how to craft an effective laundry and dishwashing soap.

Supply lists and recipes will be included, and participants will take home a sample!

Space is limited.

Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh began growing herbs in 1992 after taking a winter class at an herb shop in Geneva, Illinois. She started Backyard Patch Herbs to market her herbs in 1995. Her background includes a B.A. in Anthropology with a focus on Native Cultures of the United States. She worked for 20 years as a museum curator and director in Indianapolis at the Museum of Indian Heritage which is now part of the Eiteljorg Museum before moving to the Chicagoland area and becoming the founding Director of the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures at Aurora University. In 2005 she retired from the museum industry to work full time with herbs.

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