Deb Soule
Herbalist, Founder, Avena Botanicals Deb (she/her) is an herbalist, biodynamic gardener, teacher, and author of "The Woman's Handbook of Healing Herbs," "How to Move Like a Gardener," and "The Healing Garden." In 1985, Deb founded the herbal apothecary Avena Botanicals. She continues to tend Avena's medicinal gardens and its pollinator Sanctuary. Deb's passion for plants, gardens, and wellness and her commitment to sharing herbal knowledge with others is central to her work.
About this speaker
Deb (she/her) is an herbalist, biodynamic gardener, teacher, and author of "The Woman's Handbook of Healing Herbs," "How to Move Like a Gardener," and "The Healing Garden." Raised in a small town in western Maine, Deb began organic gardening and studying the healing properties of herbs at age sixteen. As a young woman, Deb was blessed to be mentored by VT herbalist Adele Dawson and to have met and spent time with Lithuanian archaeologist and author Marija Gimbutas, who respected healing plants and encouraged Deb to follow her passion for helping others with herbs that are grown and gathered in a respectful and prayerful way. In 1985, Deb founded the herbal apothecary Avena Botanicals. She continues to tend Avena's medicinal gardens and its pollinator Sanctuary. Deb's passion for plants, gardens, and wellness and her commitment to sharing herbal knowledge with others is central to her work.