Thank You !

A heartfelt thanks to all my herb and food column readers who have been missing the columns. We can hope that the present economic situation will change and the Tehachapi News will once again have space for columns like these.

Garden Events

Edna’s Summer Herb Workshops

Cultivating Herbs in Tehachapi
Saturday June 7, 2008
9:30 – 11:00 AM

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 a dozen fresh cut herbs grown in her country herb garden in Tehachapi.

Handouts Included

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Create a lovely wand to scent your home. All Materials, instructions and handouts are provided. Make your reservation with the Center at 661- 972-6537.

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Cookin’ with Herbs
Saturday August 16, 2008
9:30 – 11:00 AM

Edna McCallion was a winner in the Viansa Winery recipe competition. She will share her award winning recipe and many other simple, tasty kitchen herb ideas. 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.

Handouts Included

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Classes at the Tehachapi Healing Arts Center

317 So. Green St. Tehachapi, CA

661-972-6537

Lavender for Health and Relaxation

September 6th at 10 AM

There is no doubt that lavender is a lovely and fragrant addition to your garden and home. Is it also medicinally beneficial? We will explore this question. Information handouts are included.

Nature's Teas and Beverages for Good Health

October 4th at 10 AM

Join us in exploring the question of Herb Teas and Good Health. Are there teas you can make from plants in your garden that are medicinally useful? An information handout is included.

Healthful Culinary Herbs

November 1st at 10 AM

We all enjoy the boost that culinary herbs give our favorite recipes and landscape. Is there a healthful benefit as well? We will examine several kitchen herbs in search of an answer.

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Food and Wine Events

Tangleweed Farm – www.tangleweedfarm.com

Souza Family Winery Grand Opening souzafamilyvineyard.com

Taste of Tehachapi- Website – tasteoftehachapi.com

Pulford’s Applettree Orchard 822-5021

Moessner Orchards 821-6272

Tehachapi Farmer’s Market -kernfresh@yahoo.com

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