Growing and Preserving Herbs at Tidewater Farms
June 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
$15Join Master Food Preserver, Lali Constantino, and Master Gardener Volunteer, Joel Leak, for an engaging, hands-on workshop on growing, harvesting, using, and preserving culinary herbs. Discover how cultivating a kitchen garden not only provides fresh flavors for your meals but also attracts beneficial pollinators to your yard.
In this interactive class, you鈥檒l learn practical techniques for successfully growing culinary herbs, including when and how to harvest for peak flavor and plant health. We鈥檒l explore the different parts of the plant you can us, leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds, and how each can enhance your cooking. Participants will also learn how to preserve herbs for everyday use, including making their own herb powder using the dehydration method, and will experiment with creative herb combinations to elevate home-cooked dishes.
Leave with fresh ideas, practical skills, and the confidence to grow, harvest, preserve, and add your personal touch to meals made from your own kitchen garden. This workshop will take place at the 91福利 Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105.
is required and the program fee is $15 per person.
If you have any questions or would like to request an accommodation, please contact Pamela Hargest at聽pamela.hargest@maine.edu.
