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Make your own herbal teas and tinctures,...

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Drawing on her love of growing vegetables, edibles and herbs, join Frances as she talks about some of her favourite plants for teas, tinctures and balms. Discover when and how to harvest plants for health and wellbeing as well as the joy of sharing this process with others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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