Healing Garden

Harrow United Church planted a Healing Garden in 2021, with help from the generous hands of many, including Dr. Karen Froman, who shared her knowledge of Indigenous traditional plants and healing medicines. Karen teaches history at University of Winnipeg and completed her PHD thesis at University of Manitoba.

“We have an opportunity to not only beautify the property but also to extend opportunities for relationships and conversations,” said Minister Teresa Moysey.

 

All plants are sacred.
—Dr. Karen Froman, Consultant

Traditional Plants & Healing Medicines
When we smudge, we use the smoke to clear negative thoughts and energies. We clear our eyes, ears, mouths and hearts so we can see, hear and listen with openness and goodness in our hearts and minds. The smoke carries our prayers to the Creator.

Learn more from Dr. Karen Froman, who teaches about traditional plants and healing medicines, including those planted at Harrow United Church:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhdcPcJZ9Fg&t=1634s

Tobacco is first sacred medicine that the Creator gifted us. Tobacco is used in ceremony, for healing and giving thanks.
Sweet Grass is a fragrant grass used in smudging.
The above-ground parts of Fireweed are used as medicine and an astringent.
Showy goldenrod is used to reduce pain and inflammation.

Click to learn more about the Healing Garden at Harrow United Church.