Classes at Barn Owl Nursery:
If you have a group of 5 to 20 people, and you are interested in taking one of the classes listed below, please call, 503.638.0387, or e-mail (chris@barnowlnursery.com), to schedule a class for your group. Chris will work with you to design a class that will meet your interests and budget.
These are private classes for your group members only.
Herb Growing in the Pacific Northwest
This class will provide basic information for growing herbs in your existing landscape or in containers. In the lecture approximately 50 herbs will be discussed. A list of herb plants, tips on when to harvest and how to preserve herbs, as well as other written information will be included, along with a guided garden tour. Instructor: Chris Mulder
Growing Lavender in the Pacific Northwest
This class covers how to select and grow the many varieties of lavender available in the Pacific NW. A list of the lavender plants currently for sale in Oregon will be provided and samples will be shown. There will be examples of some of the culinary, fragrant, and ornamental uses of lavender. Directions and recipes will be included to make your own lavender gifts at home, or in an extended workshop at the nursery. A garden tour may also be included, especially when the English lavenders are blooming in June and July. Instructor: Chris Mulder
Growing & Using Basil
Basil was chosen as “Herb of Year for 2003” by the International Herb Association and The Herb Society of America. This class will cover how to grow basil in our climate and give tips on how to get the most from your own plants. Included in this class, will be a list of the different basil varieties. Learn how to select, preserve, and use basil in recipes. Instructor: Chris Mulder
Growing & Using Rosemary
This class will feature some of the culinary, fragrant, and ornamental uses of rosemary. View the rosemary in our garden and the displays in the classroom to discover some of the ways you can bring the scent and the taste of rosemary into your home and garden. You will know why rosemary is the “herb of remembrance.” A list of rosemary plants, tips on how to select and grow them, as well as recipes, will be included. Instructor: Chris Mulder
Growing & Using Sage
There are over 700 species of Salvia, but only a few that are used for culinary or medicinal purposes. This class will feature Garden Sage, (Salvia officinalis), and other favorite varieties that are available in NW Oregon. You will receive sage advice on how to grow and use these salvias in your garden and in your kitchen. Plant lists, selection guide, information, and recipes are included. Instructor: Chris Mulder
Growing & Using Scented-Leaf Geraniums
Herb of the Year for 2006! Pelargonium is the correct name for these highly scented plants in the geranium family. We sell around 20 of our favorite rose, lemon, mint, fruit and spice-scented varieties. This class shares information on how to grow and use these fragrant herbs. Taste some unique treats using the leaves of the rose and lemon varieties. Plant list, selection guide, information, and recipes are available. Instructor: Chris Mulder
Growing & Using Thyme
Thyme is a beautiful, evergreen perennial. Among the many species that are available, there are around 15 that we enjoy for culinary purposes and many more that we enjoy growing for their beauty in the landscape. This class will devote some “time” for information on the culinary, fragrant, and ornamental uses of this hardy perennial herb. Use the plant list, selection guide, information, and recipes to include thyme in your home and garden. Sample some of our favorite thyme-flavored treats. Instructor: Chris Mulder
Growing & Using Your Own Culinary Herbs
This is not a cooking class, but a lecture and demonstration on how to grow and use some of your favorite culinary herbs. We will cover how to harvest and preserve herbs for the best flavor to use in family meals and for entertaining your guests. Lots of tips and recipes will be included. There will be samples of herbs for tasting. Instructor: Chris Mulder
Culinary Herbal Gifts
This class and workshop will give you lots of ideas and recipes to make your own culinary creations for gifts from your herb garden. Herbal teas, herb vinegars, herb oils, fresh and dried herb blends, as well as edible herbal table decorations and ideas for the holidays, will be included. You may choose to make 3 gifts in the class to take home. Instructor: Chris Mulder
Fragrant Herbal Gifts
This class and workshop will give you lots of ideas and recipes to make your own fragrant and ornamental creations for gifts from your herb garden. Ways to use potpourri, simmering potpourri, moth sachets, bath bags, sleep pillows, pomanders, tree ornaments, tussie mussies, as well as fragrant herbal table decorations and ideas for the holidays, will be included. You may choose to make 3 gifts in the class to take home. Instructor: Chris Mulder
Creative Potpourri Making
Learn the traditional method for making dry potpourri, from picking and preserving the materials, to mixing and creating your own unique blends. This class and workshop includes written instructions and recipes, and materials to make two batches of potpourri in class. Instructor: Chris Mulder
Wreath Making with Dried Herbs & Flowers
In this workshop you will learn to make a round wreath from an 8 inch wire frame. Cover the frame with your choice of moss, dried flowers and herbs from our gardens, and add ribbons, if desired. Complete one wreath and learn different ways to create wreaths with dried materials from your own garden. All materials will be included to make one wreath. Instructor: Chris Mulder