Herb Your Enthusiasm: Tasty Bites Made Simple - Unusual Herbs for Holidays

Master the transition from garden bed to dinner plate in this sensory, two-part workshop. We begin with a deep dive into winter herb maintenance, focusing on the specific varieties that withstand the first frost and how to harvest them to ensure the plant's health. We then demonstrate preservation methods that lock in flavor for the cold winter months.

The second half of the class explores how lesser-known herbs—such as marjoram, savory and chervil—can elevate your cooking with nuanced, enticing flavors. Gain new flavor profiles from classic herb blends and learn practical ways to use these aromatic varieties to surprise and delight your palate.

Whether you’re a gardener wishing to elevate your harvest or a cook seeking fresher, more expressive ingredients, this workshop offers a beautifully curated roadmap for a delicious and inspired season ahead.

This 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. student in horticulture at Colorado State University, where he studies how rooftop agrivoltaic systems can be used to grow fruit crops sustainably. He is passionate about making plant science accessible and connecting research to real-world challenges in food and energy systems.