Apothecary's Garden

05/29/2026

Distillation 101-An introduction to the art

Join me for a beginner-friendly, hands-on introduction to the ancient process of transforming aromatic plant materials into essential oils and hydrosols.
While performing a distillation of Frankincense resin, we will cover the history of distillation, different distillation methods, types of stills, which aromatic materials cannot be distilled, and which require special preparation. I will show you aromatic materials that leave a residue that is more valuable than the essential oil and hydrosol, and how to make medicine from them. There is lots to cover and my hope is that at the end of the workshop everyone will have enough knowledge to pursue their distillation dream with confidence.
Bring a notebook.
Center for the Apothecary Arts
Sunday 21 June 2026
351 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
$50
Spaces are limited. Book your spot HERE https://square.link/u/wqHuzryl

05/11/2026

SURVEY-What would you like to learn? Click on the link below https://www.opinionstage.com/page/2c843da8-d880-4c82-a39a-b7ab15e4776a
As many of you know, I am using my new studio space for TEACHING, locally & remotely. What would you like to learn from me? Choose your topics in the SURVEY above. Add anything that I missed. Let me know...

05/11/2026

My copper teaching stills are here! I love the design. This summer, I will teach the art of distillation. How to make your own essential oils and hydrosols, and if there is interest, distilled spirits. Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming workshops here at Apothecary's Garden/Center for the Apothecary Arts and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/apothecarys.garden/

05/08/2026

A shout-out to my Graphic designer and friend, Mick Taylor, who designed all the artwork for Apothecary's Garden and the Center for the Apothecary Arts, and this especially sexy logo. You can connect with Mick at [email protected] or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/mick.taylor.96995

05/07/2026

Get it while it's in the shop. White/Grey Ambergris. Only a small amount is available. https://apothecarysgarden.com/collections/natural-perfume-ingredients-from-the-animal-world/products/ambergris-gold-brown-grey-a-rare-03949

05/06/2026

OK. The QUIZ is CLOSED and we have 8 WINNERS of 1/2 Oz. Powdered Frankincense Frereana! The WINNERS are- Dean Franklin, Doug Entz, Michal Binyamin, Tina Rodenbeck, Angie Carpenter, James Kemp, Sophia Baratynsky and Yotam Ben Dror. WINNERS, leave me a note with your next order at apothecarysgarden.com saying "Prize winner Frereana powder," and I will make sure to add your prize to your package.
THANK YOU, EVERYONE for participating and stay tuned for the next QUIZ & GIVEAWAY!! Dan

05/05/2026

A new collection in the shop!! Interest in natural chewing gum is increasing. Studies show that chewing natural resins offers many health benefits. Basic wisdom we lost along the way.

Natural Chewing Gum Collection Around the world and since the beginning of time, humans have used tree resins as chewing gum. Many types of natural tree resins are beneficial when chewed. Not only do they deliver therapeutic compounds to our bodies, but mastication also increases saliva and enzyme p...

05/01/2026

ONLY 3 Sspots left in TAOTAT'S Mother's Day Broom making workshop! Below is a short tour of Amy's Studio. Read more and register for the May 9th Hamilton workshop here-
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