Discover the Art of Crafting Custom Herbal Teas: Join us at our upcoming workshop! Dive into the world of handmade gifts as you get hands-on creating your very own personalized herbal tea blends. In this interactive session, you'll explore the secrets of wellness teas, delve into the diverse flavors and medicinal properties of various herbs, and craft a unique tea blend that's all your own. These teas are not only ideal for gifting but also perfect for savoring on those warm, winter evenings. Join us to learn the art of herbal tea formulation!

About Dr. Alexis Farley

Hello! I am Dr. Alexis Farley, a licensed naturopathic doctor who specializes in gut health, women’s health, mental health, and body image. I am passionate about the healing power of plants and sharing that with others. Driven by personal struggles with health issues in my teens and 20s, I am committed to offering personalized and holistic care. I aim to address the root causes of health issues for lasting well-being, while emphasizing education and a whole-person perspective. In my free time, you will find me spending time in nature, exploring new destinations, and cooking seasonally inspired meals.

 Website: liminalnaturopathic.com

IG: liminalnaturopathic

Make your own Travelers Flower Press Book that goes with you wherever botanicals may lead you. Make a compact size flower press that will fit in your backpack or purse that is perfect for pressing small flowers. You will love creating your own Travelers Flower Press Book. There is no stitching in this basic bookmaking class and all materials are provided. Claire Formilan from Beyond the Fold Paperie will give step-by-step instructions to walk you through the whole process. Along the way we will talk about some tips for pressing flowers and using your book. You’ll take home your own Travelers Flower Press Book (4.5” X 6”) along with instructions for pressing flower.

Workshop: Arte floral sustentable + Mimosas en Plants Por Favor

En este taller aprenderás a crear un arreglo floral en base de cerámica con técnica malla de gallinero
Incluye:
Materiales + flor de temporada + base de cerámica + café o mimosa
Podrás pasar un buen rato en el jardín, disfrutar de tu cafecito o mimosa, hacer un arreglo floral y regalarlo a la persona que amas o para ti.

Dirección: 3011 Ivy St. San Diego CA. 92104
SABADO 19 de JUNIO 2024
Horario: 12:30 pm a 2:30 pm
Precio: $95 dlls

Tenemos cupos limitados, asegura tu lugar para no perderte de esta experiencia.

In this hand-building workshop, you will learn a 4,000 year old practice of building pottery by what is called coil building. You will have access to clay, tools, and glaze to create your own coiled pieces of your choice, whether that's a teacup, bowl or vase. The form you create is up to you!

In this 2 hour class, Janna of Isiko will instruct and guide you through the process of creating your work. Ceramics is a time consuming art, therefore, once you finish your pieces they will be left to dry and fired in Janna's studio where you will be able to pick up your pieces when ready! 

Mimosas and snacks will be provided. 

Are you still paying $4 or more for a pint of kombucha?! Learn to make it for pennies a pint at home!

This class will cover how to make delicious kombucha safely at home, including secondary flavoring and carbonation.

Includes your own take-home swing top bottle of seasonal kombucha!

LEARN: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and the history and science of kombucha
DEMO: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo the techniques for brewing kombucha and also flavoring & carbonating it!
TASTE: We'll have a variety of various kombucha flavors to sample
DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own bottle of kombucha with seasonal flavors.

SAVE $10 when you bring a friend or posse! (Each guest must have a ticket).

One of Hawk & Needle’s favorite ways to use embroidery is to rescue loved garments that haven’t gotten to see the light of day because of a blemish.  Maybe it’s an impossible to remove food stain, or permanent marker, or some mystery spot.  We all have a piece of clothing that we love, but no longer want to wear out because of a stain.

This month’s embroidery class will focus on using the basics of embroidery to create creative cover ups.  Learn about fabric stabilization, creating an effective design, and implementing it in a way that is long lasting.

Come save your favorite clothes!

Connect with Becka on Instagram @hawkandneedle to discover more about her creative journey and the colorful world of sustainable embroidery.

Don't miss this opportunity to stitch your values into your wardrobe and embrace the beauty of sustainable fashion with Becka Palter. Reserve your spot today and embark on a journey of creativity, community, and conscious consumption.

Materials, Snacks & Refreshments will be provided during this amazing workshop taking place in our garden & gathering center.

Join us to a lovely Sunday Morning where you will find artisanal pastries crafted with love as Shannon will have a selection of GF, refined-sugar free, and DF baked goods featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

Please come say hi and see what’s blooming in the garden while trying her delightful seasonal offerings.

Welcome to Vocal Nights, a class designed for singers, musicians, and vocalists eager to expand their repertoire and refine their technique. Whether you're looking to explore new genres, languages, or styles, or simply deepen your practice, Vocal Nights offers a dynamic platform for growth.

Join us for a two-hour session divided into two main sections:

1. Skill-building exercises (45-60 minutes): Dive into a diverse range of exercises, including breathing techniques, warm-ups, scales, intervals, phrasing, microtones, overtones, and more. Our aim is to provide you with endless opportunities to hone your craft.

2. Performance with live band: The remainder of the class is dedicated to singing songs accompanied by our talented band. It's an opportunity to put your newfound skills into practice in a supportive environment.

If you're a beginner or haven't had many music lessons, we recommend attending an Incantation class first to familiarize yourself with our approach. However, musicians who sing but haven't performed on stage are welcome to join Vocal Nights directly, space permitting.

Groups are limited to 8 vocalists to ensure personalized attention, but we accommodate musical guests and make adjustments as needed to accommodate everyone.

Unlock your full vocal potential with Vocal Nights. We look forward to seeing you there!

Create your own Punch Needle piece of art with fiber artist Chelsea Virginia. You will learn the fundamentals of the punch needle techniques that can be used for wall hangings, pillows, or rugs. You will leave the class with a 10”x10” piece of art. No experience needed.

Each student will receive a kit that consists
of an oxford punch needle ($40 value), 10”x10” wood frame pre-stretched with
monks cloth, 100% wool yarn, and a punch needle info handout.

Refreshments & light snacks will be provided during the workshop.

Plants Por Favor is proud to partner up with Kindra Hixon by creating this experience with the purpose of getting to know our neighborhood canyons, this time we will visit Juniper Canyon.

We will meet at Plants Por Favor at 8:00 am and walk together to Switzer Canyon, Kindra will guide us to a plant identification hike.

This is 5 years of age and up family friendly hike due to recent weather conditions; we also recommend bringing hiking shoes or boots.

Join us for Crave’s Mat Pilates class that’s musically driven to a beat to get those muscles moving, your heart pounding, and blood pumping. You’ll sweat, strengthen, tone and seamlessly flow for 1 hour.

Ease into your Saturday with a mix of vinyasa yoga to open the hips and back, combined with breathwork to close class. This flow will heat the body, mobilize the joints, strengthen the muscles, and leave you energized and ready for the day. Gentle breathwork will be weaved into class and you will end in a peaceful savasana to integrate the practice into your body. Breathwork moves energy, taps into our unconscious mind and helps us reprogram our nervous system. Open to all levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat, water, and towel. 

Sara is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher, personal trainer, breathwork facilitator and clinical hypnotist. She works with clients one on one, private groups, and classes, both in person and virtually. She teaches locally at Sojourn, Mission Bay Beach Club and pop-up breathwork classes in South Park. Find her on Instagram @sarasilberstang

Join us for an exploration of the ancient art of using natural materials to create stunning and sustainable dyes.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will embark on a journey through the rich history and diverse techniques of botanical dyeing. From selecting and preparing plant-based materials to understanding the alchemy of color extraction, our experienced instructors will guide you through every step of the process.

Stage 1: Weighing and preparation. The goods to be dyed are weighed so the proper amount of dye, water, and associated substances are used for the dying process. We will review what is needed to set up your own dye kitchen or dye space at home and what key elements/utensils/tools  are needed and where/how to source them. 

Stage 2: Scouring. Scouring, or prewashing, removes any oil, starch, or other agents left in the goods from the manufacturing process. 

Stage 3: Mordanting. Mordanting is the process of applying a naturally occurring, water soluble metallic salt or natural substance (soy milk) to create a bind between the fiber and the dye - think of mordant as a glue that keeps the color stuck to the food you are dyeing. This process helps you obtain more consistent results with greater color saturation and colorfastness (the color stays after wash and wear). 

Stage 4: Dyeing. The actual dyeing process will vary depending on which dye you are using. When working with whole dye stuff (like avocado pits or onion skins) the process can be very similar to dyeing tea. When working with extracts, you simply dissolve the powder in hot water. For the Botanical Dyeing 101 course, we will be doing three examples of working with whole dye stuff. 

Stage 5: After dyeing, textiles must be washed to remove any excess dye

About Andie
San Diego native, Andie Thompson is a botanical dyer and educator with a passion for infusing art with environmental consciousness. Her journey into the world of natural dyeing first began over ten years ago while in college studying sociology and environmental science in Portland, Oregon, where she was fascinated by the intersection of creativity and sustainability. She found inspiration in the idea of repurposing food waste from the restaurant she worked at into dyes to bring new life to well-loved things while diverting food waste from local landfills, highlighting the idea that one could create beauty while simultaneously nurturing the planet. This ethos became the driving force behind her work, leading to the concept and creation of Esra Collective, her botanically dyed, ethically made, organic clothing and homewares line.

As an educator, Andie is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and passion with others, empowering all individuals to feel welcome to step into exploring the possibilities of botanical dyeing while fostering a deeper connection with nature. She believes that there is a healing both for ourselves and the earth when we slow down and find the joy in play while working with natural dyes found in our local ecosystems.

Andie lives in South Park, San Diego with her partner, two children Nyah and Kai, and their golden retriever Delilah.

Each participant will take home a two pairs of socks and a a bandana naturally dyed during the workshop. Refreshments and snacks will be provided during the experience.

Learn how to make probiotic-rich, gut healthy fermented vegetables!
This class will teach you to make sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables deliciously and safely at home.
Includes your own take-home jar of sauerkraut!

·        LEARN: We’ll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and you’ll learn how spice plays a role in fermented foods around the world

·        DEMO: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We’ll demo some simple seasonal fermented recipes which are loaded with healthy “probiotic” bacteria.

·        TASTE: We’ll have a variety of fermented foods to sample, such as sauerkraut, beet kvass, and other fermented veggies

·        DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of sauerkraut to take home and ferment

SAVE $10 when you bring a friend! (Each guest must have a ticket).

Refund Policy for In-person Workshops

·        If we cancel: From time to time, we may have to cancel a class or event. We’ll strive to give you as much advance notice as we have. If we cancel a class, we will issue a refund for the value of the course. If you purchase a course for $39 and we cancel it, we will refund you the full amount. If you purchase a kit to go along with the course for a total of $69, and the course-only cost is $39, then we would refund you $39 if we cancel.

·        No Show: If you register for a class and do not show up, there is no refund.

This is a dynamic and educational workshop designed to empower plant enthusiasts with the essential skill of repotting houseplants.

Repotting is a fundamental aspect of plant care that significantly contributes to the health, growth, and longevity of our beloved green companions. This workshop promises to provide participants with hands-on experience, valuable knowledge, and the confidence needed to successfully repot a variety of plants.

In this workshop you will learn to understand the importance of repotting and how it impacts plant health and vitality. When to repot different types of plants and the signs that indicate it's time for a change. We will provide a houseplant for each participant to practice the technique but please feel free to bring your own if any of your plants are struggling and need a little extra help.

*The fee will cover all materials, tools, and resources required for the hands-on experience.

Join us on March 23rd for an inspiring Vision Board Party, celebrating the arrival of the spring equinox! This event is designed to empower you to set new goals and embark on fresh projects as we embrace this time of balance and new beginnings.

Drawing from the rich symbolism of the spring equinox across cultures, including its representation of renewal, fertility, and rebirth in Celtic mythology, and its significance in agricultural societies as the start of the planting season, we invite you to tap into this energy of growth and possibility.

Led by Marysol and Helena, we'll begin with a guided meditation grounded in the wisdom of Mother Earth, fostering clarity and opening pathways to new possibilities. Following the meditation, Marysol will share techniques for creating beautiful flower-printed vision boards, while Helena will provide strategic insights for arranging your images. Together, we'll cultivate a space where your vision can blossom into reality.

Don't miss this opportunity to align your intentions with the natural rhythms of the season and set the stage for your dreams to flourish. Join us for an evening of inspiration, creativity, and manifestation at our Vision Board Party.

Materials, Snacks & Refreshments will be provided during this amazing workshop taking place in our garden & gathering center.

Come out and join us for the Spring South Park Walkabout on March 16th, from 5pm-9pm! Stroll through Fern St. & 30th St. from Kalmia to Beech and explore what the neighborhood has to offer! Participating businesses will have specials and activities going on that evening. Bring the kids, bring the dog and grab some friends. It’s a free event! See ya soon!

Quite literally meaning ‘leaf dye’, hapa-zome is the Japanese technique of smashing flowers and leaves into fabric.
Natural dyeing is a great way to get creative; and like some other crafts, it can be quite time-consuming; but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. After much time and patience the results will speak for themselves. However, if you often find impatience getting the better of you, hapa-zome could be the perfect creative project for you.

Spend a Sunday morning at the garden center creating beautiful natural patterns. This workshop is a great way to connect with nature and family, the activity is focused on all ages, it includes all materials and you will bring home a one of a kind tote bag created by you and your loved one.
* Ticket includes one parent + one child

Let’s get grounded at the garden center starting off with a beautiful morning Vinyasa flow lead by Dominique from Crave Community followed by a Plant Party where you can create your own plant arrangement while sipping a soothing garden blend tea.
This experience includes:
- One hour flow
- Custom plant arrangement: you pick a pot, plants, a stone and moss to create a wonderful living art pieace to take home while connecting with other plant parents.
- Tea and light snacks.
Join us to this earthy experience!

Welcome to a jolly and festive workshop designed to bring out the little artist in your child!
In this enchanting "Paint Your Own Santa's Cookie Plate" experience, children will embark on a creative journey to craft a personalized plate that Santa himself would be delighted to use on Christmas Eve.

Not only will kids create beautiful works of art, but these personalized plates will also serve a special purpose on Christmas Eve.
Imagine the joy on their faces as Santa enjoys treats left on a plate they painted themselves!

What’s Included:
- Pottery plate
- Pottery fire service
- All painting materials provided
- Snacks & refreshments during the workshop
- Cookie Dough (makes up to 10 cookies for Santa)

Limited spots are available for this magical workshop so do not miss out on this amazing experience.
Disclosures:
1. Ticket includes One Parent + One Child
2. Workshop age range: 6 to 10 year-old children.

I’m this hand-building workshop, you will learn a 4,000 year old practice of building pottery by what is called coil building. You will have access to clay, tools, and glaze to create your own coiled pieces of your choice, whether that's a teacup, bowl or vase. The form you create is up to you!

In this 2 hour class, Janna of isiko will instruct and guide you through the process of creating your work. Ceramics is a time consuming art, therefore, once you finish your pieces they will be left to dry and fired in Janna's studio where you will be able to pick up your pieces when ready! 

Drinks and snack will be provided. 

Meet us at the garden center Thursday evening for a spooky outdoor yoga session lead by Dominique from Crave Community followed by a movie screening, we’ll watch together “Hocus Pocus” so bring your mat, outdoor chair and your cookie cravings.

Get ready to have fun at the garden and enjoy the spooky season!

Immerse yourself in a unique yoga experience surrounded by the natural beauty of the garden center. Join us for a tranquil and revitalizing session of gentle yoga, where the lush greenery and fragrant blooms will enhance your sense of well-being.

What to Expect:

Our experienced yoga instructor will guide you through a gentle yoga practice suitable for all levels. This session will allow you to:

• Cultivate mindfulness and inner peace

• Connect with the natural world around you

• Enhance flexibility and relaxation

What to Bring:

• Yoga mat or blanket

• Comfortable clothing suitable for the weather

• Sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat (if sunny)

• Water bottle

Come and experience the rejuvenating blend of yoga and the natural world at our Garden Center. Let the serene atmosphere and the aroma of blooming flowers enhance your practice and leave you feeling refreshed and connected.

It's hard to believe that it has already been a year since we opened our doors! We couldn't have reached this milestone without your unwavering support. To show our appreciation, we invite you to join us in celebrating our one-year anniversary at Plants Por Favor.

Anniversary Celebration Highlights:

• Open House: Explore our newly merch collection and discover new exciting products.

• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy special one-day-only offers on your favorite items.

• Refreshments: Savor delicious treats and refreshments as you mingle with fellow guests.

• Live Entertainment: Groove to live music or be mesmerized by local artists.

• Community: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for Plants Por Favor

Join us for a day of fun, appreciation, and celebration as we look back on a year of growth and look forward to many more exciting moments ahead.

Join us at Plants Por Favor for a Houseplant Workshop.

In this workshop you'll learn how to take care of your indoor plant collection and different propagation techniques. This workshop is meant for anyone who wants to learn how to take care of tropical plants and has a desire to grow plants from cuttings.

Each participant will take home a handout with valuable information and rainwater captured by the Plants Por Favor rainwater system, we encourage you to bring a container so you can take home your fresh rain water for your personal collection.

Sound, Plants and Community. Please join us for a Sound Healing Journey early in the morning at the garden center lead by Dongchen Zhong.

I have been a believer of the healing power of the Himalayan soundbowls the moment I felt its energy and vibration. Initially, the soundbowls can help you relax and achieve a deeper sense of rest. With deeper exploration, it may allow a person to dive into their consciousness and uncover layers of themselves. It may also facilitate the release of any energetic blocks. I like to call it sound journey as, sometimes vision journey may happen with the bowls.

Physiologically the vibration can reach the organs, the fascial layers and can therefore help release deep pain that sometimes body has gotten use to and only when released will you feel an explainable sense of lightness.

My name is Dongchen Zhong, and I been practicing with the bowls for the last 4 years and I learned it from the Himalayan lineage from my teacher Sinseh Mori. I am an ERYT200 yoga teacher with more than 1000 hours of training and currently undertaking a Doctoral degree in Acupuncture of Chinese medicine. I have learned the different healing modalities and medicine to help myself and my community. I was also the Head Yoga coach at the Virgin fitness group in Singapore and had my own yoga studio and school in Seychelles.

My life philosophy: "leave things better than how I found it" and "unlearning is as important as learning".

*This is a perfect workshop if you want to practice your Spanish*

En este taller platicaremos sobre las especies más comunes que se encuentran en nuestra región y aprenderemos sobre la importancia de incorporarlas a cualquier espacio abierto urbano y como cuidarlas.
Tambien identificaremos las mejores plantas que toleran vivir en contenedores y juntos transplantaremos algunas a macetas tomando en cuenta las necesidades de cada una de ellas.

Este taller va dirigido a cualquier persona que tiene la curiosidad de crecer su relación con la flora regional e incorporarla en su hogar aun cuando tengamos espacios limitados, en Plants Por Favor creemos que cualquier espacio tiene el potencial de darle la bienvenida a las plantas que existían en abundancia desde hace siglos.
¡Es tiempo de sanar nuestra relación con la Naturaleza!