Herbs, those mystical, magical, wild, exotic plants from around the world have been the currency of kings, the pharmacy of healers, and the delight of cooks from the dawn of time. The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center (GEHC) invites you to its More Herbs, Less Salt program at McDaniel Farm on either August 17 or August 24, 2013, to learn more about these valuable plants.
“Late summer is a great time to focus on garden herbs as they are at their peak for harvest,” said Catherine Long, history and culture program manager for the GEHC. “If you have not had a chance to visit the heritage herb garden at McDaniel Farm, the More Herbs, Less Salt program will allow you to explore this local treasure.”
Planted in the traditional style of yesterday’s herb gardens, the heritage herb garden showcases herbs from the medicinal, fragrant, decorative, and culinary categories. The garden flourishes from early spring into late fall. Examples of herbs grown include soapwort, dill, comfrey, lavender, wooly thyme, basil, and the list goes on.
The More Herbs, Less Salt program provides tours of the heritage herb garden and instructs guests on how to recognize common herbs and understand their many uses. The program also showcases how consumers can identify and avoid salt in restaurant and pre-packaged foods.
“This is a great opportunity for guests and families to explore healthy seasoning options that are provided by nature and to learn a little about how our forefathers used herbs to resolve some basic needs,” said Long.
The More Herbs, Less Salt program will run from 10:00am until Noon on the following Saturdays: August 17 and 24, 2013. The program fee is $5.00 per person for Gwinnett residents and $8.00 per person for out of county residents. Guests must pre-register at www.gwinnettEHC.org.
McDaniel Farm is located at 3251 McDaniel Road in Duluth, Georgia. For additional information, please visit www.gwinnettEHC.org or call 770.814.4920.
