2013 Austin Herb Society Spring Seminar
February 23, 2013
Zilker Garden Center
Ready, set, grow your own herbs!
From basil and lemon balm to lavender and beyond, the Austin Herb Society shows you how to grow, use and enjoy herbs in Central Texas
Saturday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to Noon
Speakers:
9:30 a.m. "Simple Steps to Healthy Herbs," Cathy Slaughter, Gabriel Valley Farms
10:00 a.m. "Local Herbs for Everyday Use," Ellen Zimmerman, EZ Herbs
Zilker Botanical Garden Center
Cost: $10 (ZBG parking fee: $2 at gate)
Join the Austin Herb Society at its annual educational seminar and herb sale, featuring presentations on such topics as: planning your beds, selecting soil and compost, planting in sun and shade, Austin-hardy varieties, container gardening, water conservation and more. There will also be herbs from Gabriel Valley Farms, hands-on cooking demonstrations, tips on making simple medicinal products at home, and creating herbal arrangements and crafts. For information, contact Susan Norwood at slnorwood@grandecom.net or 453-0639.
