Herb Your Enthusiasm: Tasty Bites Made Simple

Bring the vibrant flavors of fresh herbs into your kitchen—and grow them in your garden! In this engaging series, explore a variety of culinary herbs and learn to prepare simple, delicious hors d’oeuvres. From fragrant basil and parsley to zesty cilantro, mint, thyme, and rosemary, each class showcases a few different star ingredients. Identify, select, and use herbs confidently in your cooking while uncovering their fascinating histories. Interested in growing your own? Learn how to cultivate herbs in any space—whether you have a spacious backyard, a cozy balcony container or a sunny windowsill. Herbs not only elevate your dishes with flavor—they also offer powerful health benefits. Rich in nutrients and packed with antioxidant properties, culinary herbs support overall wellness while adding depth to your meals. Whether you're a culinary explorer, a kitchen newcomer, a gardening enthusiast, or simply curious about the magic of herbs, this immersive class invites you on a flavorful journey from soil to plate. Sign up for one or sign up for them all.

Each class fulfills an elective requirement for the Rocky Mountain Gardening full series certificate program.

Price: $46, $40 member

Location: York Street

Instructor: Armando Villa-Ignacio

Armando is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Colorado State University. His dissertation research investigates the ecological and horticultural dynamics of rooftop agrivoltaic systems, with a focus on fruit crop production in urban settings. By studying how specialty crops respond to the interplay of solar infrastructure, microclimate, and resource constraints, his work aims to advance sustainable urban agriculture while contributing to renewable energy integration. Beyond his academic research, Armando is committed to science communication and public engagement, helping connect the future of food systems to innovative approaches in plant and environmental sciences.