Terri Lynne Cornell, certified herbalist, will explain basic concepts in herbal preparations & medicinal aspects of culinary herbs. She will also cover:
1. Considerations when buying herbs
2. Questions to ask your supplier to ensure highest quality
3. Role of tastes in herbs, relating to their properties
4. Difference between infusions & decoctions
Free.
Local artists, farmers and food artisans. Cakewalk, raffles and music.
UPDATE: The market date was changed to Dec. 14 due to inclement weather.
Philosopher Peter Singer, author of Animal Liberation: A New Ethics for out Treatment of Animals, speaks on the Ethics of What We Eat. Info: Magdalena Grohman, 972-883-4940 or values@utdallas.edu.
Volunteers needed to help tend wildflower and butterfly gardens, perform maintenance on soft surface trails and pick up litter. Info: friendsofosgray@ gmail.com
Enjoy an exquisite meal, showcaaing fare from local farms and prepared by the garden's guest chefs, Graham Dodds from Hibiscus and Mark Wootton from Garden Cafe.
Silent auction to benefit IMAGINE, the new Promise of Peace Community Garden in Casa Linda Estates. Live music by Doug Fairweather, acoustic guitarist from East Dallas. Photo booth countesy of Alison McClean.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. $60.
Outdoor living spaces have become the rage in new home building and renovations. Students will learn and discuss styles of outdoor living spaces, landscape suggestions to incorporate within and these spaces, patios, decks and paving illustrations, fencing and irrigation options.
Free. Info: 972-742-2296
BRIT is open to the public on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for public tours (beginning at 10:30 a.m.), exhibits, and self-guided tours of its LEED Platinum building.
Visitors may also explore the pocket prairie, geology wall, braided gardens and wetland area.
In addition, each First Saturday will feature a unique selection of programs and entertainment focused around a particular theme. These programs will include lectures, book chats, exhibits, classes / demonstrations, and more.
Free.
UPDATE: Cancelled due to inclement weather predictions.
BRIT is open to the public on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for public tours (beginning at 10:30 a.m.), exhibits, and self-guided tours of its LEED Platinum building. In addition, each First Saturday features a unique selection of programs and entertainment focused around a particular theme. Free.
Nov. 2 - Stewardship Day
Learn first-hand how to “walk the walk” of the BRIT mission statement: conserving our natural heritage by deepening our knowledge of the plant world and understanding the value that plants bring to life.
Full schedule:
Members of the Trial Garden Master Gardener Project conduct informal tours of the gardens. Free. Info: Billie Hammack, blhammack@ag.tamu.edu or 817-884-1296.
Children, parents and grandparents are invited. Children must be five years or older and must be accompanied by a parent or grandparent. $8 per family (up to four family members). Pre-registration required. Info: Billie Hammack, blhammack@ag.tamu.edu or 817-884-1296.