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Growing & Using Herbs

w/ Kane County Master Gardener
2024-02-15 18:30:00 2024-02-15 19:30:00 America/Chicago Growing & Using Herbs This class will discuss growing, collecting and preserving techniques for all kinds of herbs and offer suggestions for using herbs in cooking. Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, February 15
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-15 18:30:00 2024-02-15 19:30:00 America/Chicago Growing & Using Herbs This class will discuss growing, collecting and preserving techniques for all kinds of herbs and offer suggestions for using herbs in cooking. Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

This class will discuss growing, collecting and preserving techniques for all kinds of herbs and offer suggestions for using herbs in cooking.

Herbs are a healthy way to introduce new flavors into your diet, new fragrances into your home and add texture to your garden. This class will discuss growing, collecting and preserving techniques for all kinds of herbs and offer suggestions for using herbs in cooking. This is one of our most popular, highly attended programs.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | Nature & Science | Health & Wellness | Adult Programs |

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