Join us to discuss establishing and caring for a bountiful herb garden with our very own Christian Smith. Discover the varied needs of both perennial and annual herbs. Learn about fertilization, pruning, and herb upkeep. Also, take a look at a few varieties of herbs to see how they can be useful and fun in anyone’s garden. This event will be great for people new to growing herbs as well as people looking to expand on what they already know.

Christian Smith a resident of Lafayette and an employee of Orchard Nursery specializing in herbs and vegetables. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley and has years of experience maintaining his own herb garden with a focus on culinary uses. Experimenting with herbs in cooking is one of his greatest passions. From homemade herb mixes and dry rubs, and even to homemade syrups, there are always new uses for many herbs. Christian is always looking to learn something new and share his love of herbs and cooking with everyone.