Drinkable Garden
or how to turn virtually anything, that grows in your garden or neighborhood, into a delicious tea
The movement:
If you live in Seattle, you’ve probably heard about garden-to-table and urban farming movements that have swept our city and even a large part of the country.
Many of us are ripping out our lawns and planting gardens that produce food for our families and add value to our local ecosystems. And while we share recipes for homegrown tomato sauce and organize seed swaps, I find that there is still a large part of the “edible” backyard that has not gotten a lot of coverage.
I am talking about “drinkable” urban farming.
The number of herbs and plants that can be used to make teas or infusions are almost endless. Many (as I do) believe that herbal teas can help heal and balance our bodies, they can add micronutrients to our diet, the natural aroma can soothe the senses, and there is even a tea mediation one could practice in the garden.
Herbal teas are also one of the easiest ways to get your kids involved in the joy of growing and using the gifts of the garden.
If you are interested in learning how to make herbal teas and infusions straight from your own garden, what to forage for, how to dry and store herbs for future use and which plants are safe to use and easy to grow — come join me at one of the Drinkable Garden classes on my urban farm in picturesque Rainier beach.
What to expect:
- Meet and greet
- Explore the garden. As we stroll through the garden I will touch upon organic practices, permaculture, and food forest principles
- Identify and discuss edible/drinkable potential of the plants we see
- Select herbs and plants for brewing your personalized cup of tea
- Brew your tea, discuss the results, and experiment with different flavors using all of your senses
- Q and A, discussion about foraging, infusions, solar teas and how to preserve herbs for later use
- Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and cannot give any medical advice. If you have any health conditions, please check with your doctor before taking any classes from me or attending any of the classes on the slug race urban farm. You will be asked to sign a waiver of liability before attending classes.
Details:
The class meets in the garden rain or shine. However, there is a covered area in the garden to keep us dry and out of the sun for most of the class.
You are welcome to take this class more than once. The classes are spaced out to run once a month throughout the summer and early fall seasons and as things mature we will be able to use different flowers, berries and fruits. So there will always be something new and fun to try!
If you want to take a class but do not see a date you like, let me know and I might be able to add another class. If you have a group of people you would want to take the class with I might be able to find a custom date for you.
This class could be a great birthday party activity, a girls’ day out or a family outing. Custom parties are priced differently, but you will be able to customize the menu.
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any further questions. Looking forward to drinking teas with you!
Dates:
- May 20th, Saturday • 10am – 1pm
- June 23rd, Friday • 6:30pm – 9:30pm
- July 16th, Sunday • 9am – 12pm
- August 12th, Saturday • 10am-1pm
Cost:
$55 per class ($25 non-refundable deposit)
Each class is 3 hours long.
6 people maximum insures everyone gets plenty of
space and attention. All materials and light snacks
are provided.
Cash, check or credit card accepted.
Email to info@slugrace.com to inquire and reserve your spot.