Garden Events
Herb Happenings for 2010
Edna has had a second article published by the Herb Society of America in their national journal “The Herbarist”. In this article “Italy, An Herb Lovers Paradise”, she shares what she learned about herbs while working with farmers, chefs and home cooks in Italy. She is the author of the cookbook, “Pesto, The Royal Ingredient”, and was delighted to visit pesto manufacturers in Italy. She has written herb and food columns and many other articles related to these topics. She has received recognition for her recipes that were published by Profile Magazine and Viansa Winery. Copies of “The Herbarist” are available locally at Books and Crannies in Tehachapi, CA. This article is currently in the Tehachapi News bith in print and on their website at www.tehachapinews.com.
Edna is coordinating the creation of a Biblical-Meditation Herb Garden at the Stallion Springs Community Church this year.
Laurie Thorpe of Tangleweed Herb Farm in Tehachapi and Edna are planning the first Basil Festival in Tehachapi. It will be at the Farm this summer where they grow the most delicious basil.
Lavender workshops will be scheduled as requested all summer (see details below).
Group visits to Edna’s County Herb Garden may be arranged July –Sept. Her “Thyme for Cats Garden” has been expanded and a new “ Framed Herb Bed” has been created.
Edna has the article “Italy, An Herb Lovers Paradise” in The Herbarist (magazine of the Herb Society of America). The magazine is available at Books and Crannies in Tehachapi and through the Herb Society of America Website.
My Summer Herb Class Schedule will be listed in May. Let me know herb topics you would like to explore.
Herb Fun Happenings 2009
April 16, 2009 – September 2009
The Herbies Lunch Group meets the third Thursday of each month at Tangleweed Farm at 11 AM. Contact Edna to join (823-1819).
July-Sept. 2009
Lavender Wand ”Make and Take” workshops can be scheduled for 5 or more people in your garden or mine. I will supply the materials for each person to make a beautiful, scented and long lasting wand from fresh Lavender grown in my garden. Cost is $15.00 per person. (See photo on Garden Events Page)
Make n’ Take Lavender Wand Workshops
Edna will offer two Lavender Wand Workshops in her Herb Garden At 10 AM August 5th and 6th. To register see the above information. Cost $15.00 per wand.
EDNA’S SUMMER HERB WORKSHOPS
At Old Towne Nursery
20681 Hwy. 202 (behind Frosty King)
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Call 661-822-6767 for info.
Cultivating Herbs in Tehachapi
Saturday May 30 2009
2 PM
Fee $10
Tehachapi’s own Herbalist, Edna McCallion will cover the cultivation, harvesting, preservation and storage of herbs. The “show and smell” portion of the class will give you the opportunity to explore the properties of fresh cut herbs grown in her country herb garden in Tehachapi. Informational handouts included.
Herb Garden and Container Design
Saturday June 20, 2009
10 AM-1 PM
Fee $29
Plan your herb garden to suit yourself whether in pots or the garden. Edna will cover the design process and guide you in the development of plans based on your space, wants and needs. Her country herb garden has been featured in the Bakersfield Californian. Handouts are included. Each participant will make an Herb Plant Tower, a great way to put fresh herbs in your landscape, deck or house. All materials included.
Cooking with Herbs –U.S.A. and Italy
Saturday July 25, 2009
10 AM
Fee $10
Food author, Edna McCallion will share her award winning recipes from Viansa Winery and Profile Magazine along with cooking ideas and recipes from her cooking class with Chef Fausto Oneto when she was in Italy. She has an article in the 2009 Herbarist Magazine on “Italy: An Herb Lover’s Paradise”. Join her in a “taste and smell” test of these herb plants while discussing their uses. Parsley, thyme, savory, rosemary, oregano, sage and others will be explored. An “herb use” chart is included with this class as well as recipes.
Healthful Culinary Herbs
August 1st 10 AM
We all enjoy the boost that culinary herbs give our favorite recipes, and landscape. Is there a health benefit as well? We will examine several kitchen herbs in search of an answer. In my herb garden. Call to arrange a place Cost $10.00
Food and Wine Events
Tangleweed Farm – www.tangleweedfarm.com
Taste of Tehachapi - tasteoftehachapi.com
Pulford’s Applettree Orchard 822-5021
Moessner Orchards 821-6272
Tehachapi Farmer’s Market
Souza Vineyard and Wine Tasting www.souzafamilyvineyard.com
Triassic Legacy Vinyards
661-822-5341