🌿 Herb Workshops Kick Off the Season

Workshops
Written By Kelly Vendetti
Master Gardener volunteer and workshop participant planting herbs together at an outdoor table, surrounded by potted herb plants and gardening supplies on a sunny day.
Tray of bunching onion plants growing in small pots, labeled and displayed on a table outdoors in the nursery area.
Close-up of healthy basil plants with bright green leaves growing in pots, illuminated by sunlight.

Our first workshops of the year were a great success! With a full turnout of 51 participants across 2 sessions, the Herb Container Workshop brought together Master Gardeners and community members for a hands-on introduction to growing herbs at home.

Led by Michele Tullai and Wanda Maggart, the workshop covered the techniques we use to grow herbs, including starting plants from cuttings, plugs, and seeds, as well as best practices for planting and caring for container gardens. Participants learned how to select appropriate containers, use the right potting mix, and group herbs based on similar light and moisture needs .

Each participant created their own container garden, choosing three herbs to plant on-site and taking home two additional plants. Master Gardener volunteers were on hand throughout the workshop to assist with planting and answer questions.

Why Grow Herbs in Containers?

Container gardening is a simple and effective way to grow herbs, especially in smaller spaces. Because you can control soil, light, and watering conditions, containers make it easier to grow a wide variety of plants successfully.

Many herbs thrive in well-drained conditions and are well-suited to containers. They also support pollinators and beneficial insects, and keeping them close to your kitchen makes them easy to harvest and use .

Workshop Resources

We’re happy to share the handout from the workshop, which includes:

  • Propagation methods (cuttings, plugs, and seeds)

  • Container planting guidelines

  • Soil and watering tips

  • Details on the herbs offered

👉 [Download the Herb Container Workshop Handout]

Thank You

Thank you to Michele, Wanda, and all of the volunteers who helped make this workshop a success. We look forward to offering more educational programs throughout the season.

🌼 Proceeds from the workshop support Cooperative Extension outreach programs.

Freshly planted herb container with a mix of young herbs growing in potting soil, set on a table during an outdoor workshop with participants in the background.
Kelly Vendetti
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