Herbs are one of the tastiest, easiest, and most budget-friendly plants you can grow, and they’re good for you, too. In this History at Home, you’ll learn how to grow and use familiar favorites like basil, mint, and rosemary, and meet some lesser-known herbs such as lovage, lemon verbena and edible flowers like nasturtiums. We’ll also look at native plants that double as herbs, like Purple Coneflower.

Montclair resident Deb Ellis will highlight a few of the many plants available at our Herb Sale in May, so you can see what’s on offer and start planning your garden. Deb is an environmental activist and enthusiastic gardener who is passionate about using native plants to support biodiversity. She is the founder and Leader of the Essex County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey.

This is a free program held on zoom, register for the zoom link here.