Learning About Herbs: Ginger
Click here to register now. Join us in discovering ginger – a delightfully flavorful herbal root perfect for warming the winter season! Our expert instructor will discuss the herb’s properties, uses and tips to grow your own at home and end the class with a fun hands-on activity. You’ll also receive recipes for incorporating it […]
Find healing and wholeness at the Garden’s Health and Fitness courses
The new school year offers a fresh start–even for adults who graduated long ago. This fall, we encourage you to take this opportunity to rejuvenate your body and your mind at the Garden’s upcoming wellness classes and workshops.
Spice Up Your Life at Our Ongoing Art Exhibit
Imagine how bland life would be without herbs and spices. Chinese food without ginger. Thanksgiving dressing without sage. Ice cream without vanilla. Explore this colorful world at “Spice of Life,” the Garden’s current art exhibit, on display at the Madeline R. Samples Exhibit Hall.
Learning About Herbs: Basil
Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you for another Food & Wellness class soon! Join us for an evening all about two plants – sweet basil and holy basil! These aromatic herbs delight the senses and hold many special gifts. During class, we’ll have an herbal tea tasting and discuss […]
Learning About Herbs: Lemon Balm
Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you for another Food & Wellness class soon! Lighten up with Lemon Balm in May! This friendly little herb is said to “gladden the heart” and has an amazing array of practical applications for adults and children. Join us for a relaxing evening exploring […]
Learning About Herbs: Rosemary
Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you for another Food & Wellness class soon! Join us for a fun interactive evening all about Rosemary! Known as the herb of remembrance, this beautifully scented herb has a long history of being used to support the mind and body. We’ll have an […]
Learning about Herbs: Chamomile
Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you for another Food & Wellness class soon! Cozy up with chamomile in November! Small but mighty, this sweet, sunshine-y herb holds many gifts perfect for easing us into the darker winter season. Join us for an herbal tea tasting and learn about chamomile’s […]
Learning about Herbs: Elder
Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you next month! Explore the mysteries of elder in October! Join us to learn the rich history and lore of this beautiful plant with purple berries and creamy flowers. We’ll have an herbal tea tasting and learn about elder’s properties. We’ll try some DIY […]
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme: Exploring the World of Herbs
For many people, herbs may conjure a mental image of an aisle at the grocery store and tiny bottles filled with dried flakes labeled “Rosemary,” “Oregano” and “Thyme.” But this is only one way to experience herbs. Certainly herbs can enhance your cooking, but they offer much more. “Herbs provide a lot of hope,” says Andrea Garcia, Fort Worth dietician and herb enthusiast. “They may not be able to fix everything, but they can ease things, make things better.”
Learning about Herbs: Beat End-of-Summer Blues with Catnip!
Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you next month! Join us on select Fridays in July, August, and September for a relaxing evening learning all about specific herbs. In a casual and interactive environment, our expert instructor will share the herb’s properties and uses, as well as how to grow […]
