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Gardening with Medicinal Herbs at Evergreen

April 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Get Ready for Practical Advice on Growing Medicinal Herbs!

Join Emily for a free, hour-long workshop on growing medicinal herbs in your garden. Whether you’re working with a backyard or a small patio, you’ll learn practical tips to help you get started.

  • Starting a backyard or patio medicinal herb garden
  • Sourcing annual and perennial medicinal herbs (seeds, plants, cuttings)
  • Plant care and maintenance before harvest
  • Practical advice on drying and storing your herbs

The session will introduce you to popular medicinal herbs like mint, lavender, and chamomile, as well as lesser-known ones such as Cannabis, St. John’s Wort, and Echinacea. Emily will also answer your questions on growing and caring for these beneficial plants.

Whether you have a large backyard or a small patio, we’re here to provide expert guidance and help you get started!

 

About Our Guest Speaker

Emily Gogol, Ph.D.

Emily Gogol is a nationally recognized leader in the Cannabis industry, heading the team at Infinite Tree, which develops and produces new Cannabis varieties. Passionate about innovation, she works to develop the next generation of plants that benefit both commercial farmers and home gardeners.

In 2020, she launched Grow It From Home, a company dedicated to providing Cannabis plants to backyard gardeners across the U.S. while promoting education, access, and equity. Her work has been featured in the LA Times.

Emily earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from UCSF and was deeply involved in community work in San Francisco. Recognized by the State of California for her leadership, she has founded three community organizations and two public parks. She currently lives in Applegate Valley, OR, where she manages her 23-acre certified organic farm and finds time to garden whenever possible.

Cannabis Gardening Supplies for Pre-order

Afternoon Punch. THC. As easy to grow as a tomato, on a patio or in a backyard. Late spring through fall, warm season annual bears flowers high in THC with a lush berry aroma, excellent for culinary and smoking applications. Plant in containers or in your vegetable garden, versatile and adaptable, easy to grow.

Blue Orchid. CBD. As easy to grow as a tomato, on a patio or in a backyard. Late spring through fall, warm season annual bears flowers high in CBD with a sweet floral aroma, excellent for culinary and smoking applications. Plant in containers or in your vegetable garden, versatile and adaptable, easy to grow.

The Cannabis Gardener (Penguin Random House 2021). The ‘textbook’ for the class. A popular how-to gardening book with practical advice on growing at home. Cannabis is an easy, versatile addition to your garden design as it grows well in mixed plantings or raised beds, and can thrive on your patio in a container. Gorgeous full-color photographs throughout the book capture each stage of the growing process and walk the reader through the flower harvest with practical methods for drying and storing the flowers. Recipes for savoring your harvest are featured and include a variety of delicious treats and wellness applications.

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RSVP For Workshop, Free Workshop + Afternoon Punch (THC), Free Workshop + Blue Orchid (CBD), Free Workshop + Cannabis Gardener Book

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Date:
April 6
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Venue

Evergreen Nursery: San Leandro
350 San Leandro Blvd
San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone
+15106321522
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