WHAT'S IN YOUR CUPBOARD Date: February 21, 2010 Time: 2:00-5 :00 p.m. Become a better informed consumer. Learn what foods and herbs to stock in your cupboard that deliver a powerful "punch" and what to toss that are loaded with "anti-nutrients". We will also go over ingredient lists and explain what those items mean. We'll also serve plenty of delicious examples to sample. We think good health should taste good too. EAT WELL to BE WELL! Stay after the class to see the very informative movie "Food, Inc." Cost: $30 or $50 for two.
GEARING UP THE GARDEN
Date:Sunday March 28, 2010
Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Food, medicine, free vitamin D, butterflies, and pure joy await you when you have a garden.Madge Eggena will teach her easy method of organic gardening along with tips for growing favorite vegetables and herbs.Everyone will take home a sample of homemade potting soil and have the opportunity plant some seeds and dig selected plants from the MGHFGarden. Join the fun and bring gloves, shovels, bags, and boxes for your plants.A handout of recipes and techniques is included. Cost: $30 or $50 for two.
EATING WITH THE SEASONS:SPRING
Date:Sunday May 16, 2010
Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
After a long cold winter, traditional menus featured fresh spring greens that are renewing, cleansing, and nourishing.The MGHF spring cooking class will include recipes for delicious garden and wild greens as well as other fresh locally grown foods.Of course, everything will be prepared with fresh herbs!There will be a cooking demonstration followed by a meal with plenty of lively conversation. Come with an appetite! Cost: $40 or $70 for two
THE WOODLANDGARDEN
Date:June 13, 2010
Time:2:00-5:00 p.m. Many of our most beloved medicinal plants grow in the woodlands.They bloom in spring before the leaves come out and stay hidden during the summer months.These plants are quickly disappearing due to development, so preserving them is a high priority.Learn how to identify and grow them in at Madge’s woodland garden.Many woodland plants can be rescued from construction sites and placed in new friendly environments or used in medicine making.Memorie King, herbalist, will teach this class. Cost:$35 or two for $60
EATING WITH THE SEASONS:SUMMER
Date:July 18, 2010
Time:2:00-5:00 p.m.
The summer vegetables are at their peak, not only in terms of quantity but also taste and nutritional value.The MGHF summer cooking class will help you find a way to use this abundance by featuring preparation of delicious summertime favorites.Of course, we will sit down and share the meal.Lots of food, fun, and lively conversation are guaranteed! Cost:$40 each $70 for two.
PREPARING MEDICINES FROM YOUR GARDEN
Date August 15, 2010
Time2:00-5:00 p.m.
How can you capture and preserve the medicinal and nutritive properties of your summer garden herbs? Make herbal medicines:teas, infused oils, salves, and vinegars. Imagine having your own personal apothecary made from your garden plants. This hands-on class includes methods for the preparation of a variety of herbal remedies, as well as information on the healing properties of several common, easy to grow herbs.Everyone will take home samples and directions. Cost: $35 each or $60 for two.
HYPERTUFA POT MAKING Date:September 17, 2010 Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m. Hypertufa pots are so easy to make and I love the way they look in the garden. They really look good and as they age, they look even better! My garden faeries love the little houses I have made for them out of this medium. Cost: $25 or $40 for two.
SIMPLE HERBAL GIFTS
Date:September 19, 2010
Time:2:00-5:00 p.m.
Nothing surpasses the joy of giving especially when the gifts are prepared with love and all natural ingredients, some from your own garden. In this hands-on class, you will discover how easy it is to make items for household use as well as for bath and body. These wonderful consumable items are perfect gifts for people that have everything. They are not just for Christmas so make a supply and use for year ‘round gift giving. Everyone will take home many samples as well as a handout with complete directions.All materials will be supplied. Cost:$45 each or $80 for two.
NUTRITION and HERBS for WINTER Date: October 10 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Vulnerability to sickness in winter is heightened if the immune system is weak. Fall is the time of year to strengthen the immune system and stock your apothecary with herbal preparations for use at the first sign of a cold. Many culinary herbs are effective along with a variety of favorites such as boneset, hyssop, Echinacea, yarrow, catnip, and elderberry. This class includes instructions for various preparations and everyone will take home samples. Cost:$40 each or $75 for two.
EATING WITH THE SEASONS:FALL Date:November 7 Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m. Hearty meals that include the fall vegetables - squash, garlic, onions, greens, sweet potatoes- along with eggs, cheese, poultry (don’t forget the chicken soup) are your best protection against winter illness. Get a head start on ideas for your Thanksgiving dinner. Watch as we demonstrate the preparation of some favorites from appetizers to dessert, and then sit down to give thanks and enjoy the food.Everyone will leave with a full tummy and a handout with all the recipes. Cost $40 each or $75 for two.
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP Date: December 5, 2010 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Get ready to celebrate the holidays. Make your own holiday wreath in our barn. All supplies will be provided. Cost: $25 or $40 for two.
Please make reservations in advance and remember that you will be coming to a farm and not a botanical garden . . . which means to always wear shoes or sandals with socks to avoid the unexpected. We will also be glad to make arrangements to present any of the classes for your group.
All classes will be held at Mills Garden Herb Farm and will be given by Jane Abe and Madge Eggena. Madge and Jane are sisters and share their passion for herbs, nature, eating healthy and helping others.
Madge is the owner of Mills Garden Herb Farm located at 732 Mills Garden Road in Statesville, NC 28625 where she grows her many variety of plants and sells them at local farmers markets as well as various herb festivals. Visits to the farm are by appointment only. Madge can be reached at 704-873-3361 or millsgardenherbs@roadrunner.com.
After 30 years of teaching science and counseling in Brazil, Japan and the USA, Jane now lives in Asheville, NC and teaches herbal medicine and nutrition in Asheville. Jane can be reached at 828-299-4725 or janeabe@charter.net.
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