Professor Nishanta “Nishi” Rajakaruna’s Edible Botany class took a field trip to visit herbalist Deb Soule, at Avena Botanicals in Rockport, Maine. It was a great opportunity to see botanical knowledge in action and to learn about medicinal plants. Photos by Becca Haydu Nishi and student Ian Medeiros Qua of Avena Botanicals teaching about smudging Avena Botanicals uses Biodynamics, which is a practice of holistically sustainable organic agriculture. Nishi reading about plants. COA student enjoying a cup of stinging nettle tea. Students observing plants in the garden. nishi ecology herbs plants herbal medicine medicinal plants botany Save & Share: Twitter Facebook Email Copy Link