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Official Notice
Annual General Meeting
David Douglas Botanical Garden Society
invites you to attend its
Meeting of General Membership:
Tuesday April 24th. 2012 Room 7-152 UNBC
6:00~7:00 pm. Membership Renewal and Registration
7:00~9:00 pm. Meeting of General Membership
Herbs at Home
with Jackie Pement on Thursdays from 7 - 9 p.m.Commencing March 8, 2012 to April 12, 2012
Herbs provide us with flavour for foods, aromatic scents for our homes and medicinal uses. These diverse plants extend to the garden for soil amendments and in companion planting.
Herbs at Home is designed as an informative program that will introduce you to the many uses of herbs and how to grow these beneficial plants.
Introduction to Herbs and Their Uses:
These sessions will provide an opportunity to learn the practical uses of herbs in the home for culinary, medicinal and aromatic purposes. Each session has a hands-on learning element specific to the topic of the evening.
Session 1. The History of Herbs. PowerPoint presentation: Discussion on past and current uses of herbs in the home. Introduction to aromatic herbs and herbal teas. Hands on session: Tea tasting and blending herbal teas.
Session 2. A Herbal Apothecary at Home: PowerPoint presentation: Harvesting and preparation of herbs for medicinal and aromatic use. Hands on session: Making an ointment
Session 3. Cooking with Herbs. Herbs enhance flavours; add nutrients and tempting aromas to our recipes. Cooking demonstration includes as appetizer, a savoury recipe and dessert. Hands on session: Making culinary herbal blends and herbal honey.
Session 4. Crafting with Herbs: Wreaths, potpourri, garlands are traditional uses for using herbs in the home for celebration, gifts and decoration. Hands on session: Making potpourri
Growing Herbs in the Home Garden:
These sessions are designed for the gardener who is interested in growing herbs in the home garden. Emphasis will be on organic growing, northern growing conditions, extending the growing season and methods for harvesting herbs. Each session has a hands-on learning element specific to the topic of the evening.
Session 5. Starting Herbs Indoors. PowerPoint presentation: Basic information on soil, water and light for starting seeds and herbs. Herb plants for northern gardens (zone 3). When to start seeding, tips for successful germination and keeping plants healthy for transplanting. Hands on session: Seeding a small tray of four herbs to take home.
Session 6. Organic Gardening with Herbs. PowerPoint presentation: Organic methods, techniques, formulas and resources. Planning, preparing, planting and maintaining a herb garden. Using raised beds and container planting. Harvesting and preserving herbs. Hands on session: Making an organic spray for the garden.
For costs and more information please contact Helen Chipman at ea@ddbotgarden.bc.ca
