Master Gardener, Soozi Pline, speaks with local herbal practitioner, Nancy Williams. Nancy grew up on her family's farm in Marion County and began learning about herbs and natural remedies as a child. She studied with Phyllis D. Light -  4th generation herbalist and health educator in North Alabama. Harvesting plants and herbs she grows on her property, Nancy makes teas, tinctures, salves, and syrup remedies. In the podcast she mentions specific plants, their benefits, and cites reading sources for further study. With her roots in traditional Appalachian healing, Nancy shares her wealth of knowledge about herbs and wellness.  Links: <a href="https://www.aces.edu/">https://www.aces.edu/</a> <a href="https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/">https://mastergardeners-limestonecountyalabama.org/</a> <a href="https://www.alcpl.org/">https://www.alcpl.org/</a>Books referenced in the podcast: Southern Folk Medicine - book by Phyllis D. Light The Herb book - by John B. LustHave questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music by Pixabay

Master Gardener experts discuss ways we can cultivate better gardens and better lifestyles through local gardening and Limestone County extension programs.