April 10 12:30-2:30pm in Lafayette, CA

Join Stefani Bittner and Penny Barthel in a four class series on growing culinary and medicinal herbs, including cannabis, in the garden. These two master plantswomen and expert gardeners will take you through every season in the herb garden, from seed planting to salve making and every step in between. While each class is a complete experience, we recommend that you sign up for the series to gain the fullest mastery of your herb garden. This series includes:

• Herb & Cannabis Garden Foundations: Soil, Site, and Seeding

• Summer Herbs & Cannabis: Companion Planting and Care

• Harvesting Excellence: Final Care for Herbs and Cannabis

• Creating in the Kitchen with Herbs and Cannabis

Class one Herb & Cannabis Garden Foundations: Soil, Site, and Seeding

In this immersive class, you will explore:

• Soil Science: Gain in-depth knowledge about soil health and its role in plant growth. Learn how to amend your soil for optimal nutrient levels, balance, and texture. Discover techniques for enriching your soil with compost and organic matter to create a fertile foundation for your garden.

• Garden Bed Preparation: Discover how to design and construct garden beds tailored to your space and needs. Whether you’re interested in raised beds, container gardening, or traditional in-ground plots, we’ll provide step-by-step guidance growing in different environments from in ground, in bed and container gardening

• Site Selection and Preparation: Understand how to evaluate and prepare your garden site for success. We'll cover essential factors such as sunlight exposure, water drainage, and wind protection. Learn how to adapt your site to support a diverse range of annual and perennial herbs, including cannabis.

• Seeding Techniques: Master the essential techniques for starting herbs and cannabis from seed. Learn about optimal planting depths, spacing requirements, and the specific needs of different varieties. We’ll cover how to nurture seedlings through germination and early growth stages.

• Varieties to Grow:

  • Culinary Herbs: Explore a variety of herbs including basil, rosemary, thyme, mint, and parsley. Understand their unique growing requirements and best practices for harvesting to maximize flavor.

  • Medicinal Herbs: Delve into herbs with therapeutic benefits, such as chamomile, echinacea, and lavender. Learn how to cultivate these plants for their medicinal properties.

  • Cannabis: Gain insights into growing cannabis, focusing on its specific needs in terms of light, nutrients, and space, and learn how to maintain healthy plants through all stages of growth.  Learn about the many varieties of cannabis, cannabinoids, terpenes and more to help guide your cannabis seed selection.

  • Discount available if you purchase 3 or more classes.

  • A 48-hour cancellation notice is required to receive a refund.

    A $5.00 non-refundable fee will be retained on all cancellations.

    Class may be canceled if a minimum number of students is not met (for a full refund).

    Class confirmations will be sent via email. Please make sure to provide your email address.

    If you have any questions, please email: hello@hdcgardens.com