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The morning-long event consisted of a time of
registration, snacks, and opportunities to visit with local Master
Gardeners from approximately 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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At 9 a.m. the first two sessions
began. One session was a make and take workshop with Amy
Wertheim, owner of Wertheim’s Gardens in rural Atlanta with a
program entitled Herbal Steams and Tea. The workshop included
direction on how to pick flavors and identifying “notes”
included in each combination for truly flavorful teas.
The open session at 9 a.m. was presented by
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Jennifer
Fishburn who works with the local tri-county area that includes
Logan, Sangamon and Menard counties.
The first two session lasted one hour, then at 10 a.m. attendees had
the chance to participate in another open session or make and take
workshop.
The second hour open session was offered by Wertheim and was
entitled Culinary Herbs and their uses. The session addressed
growing herbs and then how to utilize them in cooking once
harvested.
The Take and Make Workshop was led by Jennifer Nelson, an adjunct
instructor from the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign. The
topic was Growing Microgreens and Sprouts at Home. Microgreens are
vegetables and herbs eaten at the seedling stage (after they have
sprouted but before grown). The are nutrition and add variety to the
daily diet.
At 11:10 a.m. the keynote speaker addressed all attendees speaking
about Pollinator Gardens. The address was conducted by Joe Bauer,
Education Specialist with the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources.
Lincoln Daily News will offer detailed coverage of some of the
breakout and workshop sessions in future editions.
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