Certified Herbalist Kathy Hubbard is beginning a Back to Our Roots herbal certification course in January 2013, at Old Thyme Remedies, in Pensacola. It is held only twice a year, and students will be afforded the opportunity to learn about using herbs as food and medicine for a healthier lifestyle. They will make herbal preparations to include in a daily routine of health and wellness and as medicines for common ailments. The course begins at 9 a.m., January 12, and continues for five consecutive Saturdays.

Participants will get hands-on experience in making teas, tinctures, salves, syrups and other herbal preparations. They will experience the texture, smell and taste of a variety of herbs and discover how the body works and ways the healing properties of herbs enhance those workings.

Hubbard has studied and taught herbalism for 12 years. She is a graduate of Rosemary Gladstar’s Science & Art of Herbalism and has studied and worked with Kathleen Gould, of SW Herb Company, in Mesa, Arizona and Cecelia Avitable, of The Herb Corner, in Melbourne, Florida.

Cost is $415, including workbook and materials. Discount for registration by Dec. 14. Gift certificates are available. Location: 2475 E. Nine Mile Rd. For more information, call 850-748-3149 or email [email protected].