Rose Nicols, LoCo Lavender Farm

Lavender does not love the humidity and clay soil we have in East TN. Learn what varieties work best in our area, and tips on planting, harvesting, and pruning. Leave with a handy sheet of helpful suggestions.

Free

Sarah Ruzic

Tennessee Kitchen Gardens

Herbs are more than just accents alongside the tomatoes; they are some of the hardest-working and prettiest

plants in the garden. In this class, we’ll explore how perennial herbs can elevate your kitchen garden by

providing structure, texture, and year-round beauty. From the silvery leaves of lavender to the tidy mounds of

thyme, we’ll look at how to design with herbs as foundational plants—not just accents.

We’ll also dig into the function side of things: how herbs can deter pests, attract pollinators, and contribute to the health of your whole garden ecosystem. You’ll walk away with design tips, plant suggestions, and practical ideas to make your kitchen garden both gorgeous and productive. $10 Ticket Required BUY HERE

Marie Bullock

Heaven’s Scent

Learn the basics for making tasty and healthy herbal teas (also known as tisanes) from your own garden. The

class provides directions, examples and helpful tips on which herbs will be most effective for many common

ailments and concerns most of us are experiencing today. Help from your garden, not a bottle. You will learn

how to grow the plants, how and when to harvest, and how to brew the teas for best results. Light refreshments, samples and recipes will be provided for the attendees. FREE

Patricia Paden

University of Tennessee

Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent for Anderson County.

Fresh herbs offer an astounding palette of vibrant taste and added nutritional benefits to food as well as the joy in simply handling them in the kitchen. Patricia will discuss these attributes and make a few recipes, using various techniques for incorporating herbs. Samples and recipes will be provided for attendees. FREE