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HERB GARDEN BASICS
Herbs in Winter

World traveler, herbal expert and self-professed foodie Mark Ragland provides techniques and tips for harvesting, preserving/drying and overwintering herbs in your garden for winter. Mark discusses herbs like Rosemary, sage, basil, lavender, chives, dill, parsley, thyme, scented geraniums, bay, fennel, tarragon, oregano and more. You’ll also learn how to maintain your supply of fresh herbs through the cold months by growing herbs on your windowsill.

All programs are subject to change.

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Register Member $25

Register Non-Member $30

Date:
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Event Details

A plant for any garden and spice for every kitchenGES: HL, 1.5, elective*

*This class offers 1.5 hours of elective credit toward the Garden Education Series: Gardening and Garden Design Certificate. Non-certificate students welcome.

Meet the Instructor

Mark Ragland is past chairman of the VA Commonwealth Unit of the Herb Society of America, an avid photographer, lifelong traveler and self-proclaimed foodie. Gardening since age 12, the gardens at his home in southern Virginia were featured on PBS and in Country Gardens. He presents regularly across Virginia on such topics as herbs, vegetables, garden design, photography and tea.