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Welcome to Squaw Valley Herb Garden!

Near Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Parks! Discover delicious, rustic living at the home and gardens of two California Artists. Refresh in natures aromatherapy. Meet plants with fascinating history and folklore. Be inspired! Enjoy a memorable 2-3 hour experience featuring Theater, Tour & Tastings, our mix of entertaining history and folklore with lively demonstrations of recipes and remedies, art and agriculture, interactive music, and laughter! A fabulous group experience not to be missed!

Folklore is the traditional beliefs, legends and customs of a people. Folk medicine and health practices arise from cultural traditions, native remedies and foods. Keep helpful traditions alive. Discover foods and medicines from our Grandmother's kitchens, gardens and the wilds.

A Short History of Medicine...

"Doctor, I have an ear ache."
2000 B.C. -"Here, eat this root."
1000 B.C. -"That root is heathen, say this prayer."
1850 A.D. -"That prayer is superstition, drink this potion."
1940 A.D. -"That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill."
1985 A.D. -"That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic."
2000 A.D. -"That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root!"

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