Growing Herbs for Flavor and Fun

Learn about growing herbs with UC Master Gardeners Carolyn Dorsch and Naomi Mier. They'll discuss how to grow herbs from seed and propagate from cuttings, explain the different families of herbs, and provide examples of culinary and non-culinary uses. Herb seeds and seedlings will be available while supplies last, after the program.

UC Master Gardener Presenters
Carolyn Dorsch: Carolyn has always had a deep admiration and affinity for all plants, marveling at their incredible ability to survive and thrive in a myriad of conditions. She enjoys seeing plants in their natural habitat, in all seasons, and applies her knowledge of how California natives grow in the wild in order to cultivate them in the garden. An avid vegetable gardener, Carolyn plants a garden every year and enjoys learning new techniques and trying out new varieties. Additionally, she is a Master Composter and a beginner beekeeper.
Naomi Mier: Naomi is a UC Master Gardener and Master Composter. She enjoys all aspects of vegetable gardening: seed saving, seed starting, growing, harvesting, preserving and sharing. She gardens in raised beds, containers and in-ground. Naomi is responsible for the pepper and eggplant varieties for the Spring Garden Market.

Photo credit: Brian Hicks, UC Master Gardener