What is that white stuff on prickly pears? Did you know mesquite trees have been called The Tree of Life? Do you know where tequila comes from? Get the answers to these questions and more by celebrating both our historic and modern connections with plants. Learn how and why plants have been used by humans for thousands of years–and why our desert is so rich in ethnobotanical treasures. Sample some delicious desert foods and learn hands on about the many amazing uses of desert plants. This fun presentation is led by Eric Garton of the Garden's education staff. Limit 20.
Click here to register on-line for November 22 workshop.
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Join Eco-ista and founder of La Bella Terre, Terri Nacke, for these new cool season offerings. Terri has more than 25 years experience as a holistic nutrition educator, certified aroma therapist, master gardener and massage therapist. Terri’s unbridled passion for teaching people healthy living is contagious, and her expertise in Simple Organic Skincare, along with Seasonal Organic Cooking, makes it easy for students to convert to a healthier lifestyle one drop or bite at a time.
Participants in each themed workshop will create their own nature-inspired body care products from natural and pure botanical ingredients to make and take home. Recipes, handouts and information are included. Limit 15.
Please note off-site location for December 6 workshop: La Bella Terre Studio; 4232 North Brown Avenue, Studio 4B, Scottsdale Arizona 85251
Celebrate the season with custom gifts, beautifully packaged in our eco-to-go boxes, for those you love.
You will make and take; Custom Bath Soak; Bath and Body Oil; Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Body Lotion.
Click here to register on-line for December 6 workshop.
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“St. Valentine, be kind to me; in my dreams, let my true love see.”
You will make and take: The Language of Love, Custom Massage Oil; Dusting Powder for the Boudoir; Aromatic Custom Candles, La code de l’amour
Click here to register on-line for February 7 workshop.
Click here to register for both On The Body workshops.
Each of the following programs includes a guided herb garden tour, cooking demonstration, delicious lunch and recipes to take home. Limit 15.
Chard and Nutmeg Gratin with a side of Schreiner’s Handmade Chicken Sausage; Lacinato Kale with Roasted Hazelnuts Served over Polenta; Heirloom Beets and Greens with a Walnut Drizzle; and a warm cup of Anise and Agave Green Tea
Click here to register on-line for January 17 workshop.
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Micro Greens with Lisbon Lemon Vinaigrette and Johnny Jump Ups; Fennel Salad with Aromatic Pepper and Orange Zest with Poached Salmon; Old World Rose Petal Nectar served with a mild Farmers Cheese and a Whole Grain Baguette; Iced Bee Balm Tisane with a drop of Lavender Honey
Click here to register on-line for February 21 workshop.
Click here to register for both In the Body workshops.
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Do not miss this opportunity to experience a one-of-a-kind outdoor culinary experience featuring Barbara Fenzl, owner of Les Gourmettes Cooking School. This program begins with a guided walk led by naturalist Eric Garton along the Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail, discussing the important food sources that have sustained desert dwellers for centuries. Following the walk, participants will enjoy a private cooking demonstration and tasting in a beautiful desert setting. Many of the food sources seen along the trail will be prepared in contemporary original recipes by Barbara Fenzl, including pads and fruit of the prickly pear cactus, pods of the mesquite tree, as well as several native food crops. Recipes will include Jicama, Orange and Nopalitos Salad, Tepary Bean Dip with Crudities, and Plum, Prickly Pear and Mesquite Crumble. Limit 20.
Barbara P. Fenzl, C.C.P. is the owner of Les Gourmettes Cooking School (established 1983), past president of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, and inductee to the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame. Barbara studied at London’s Le Cordon Bleu, Ecole Lenotre, and Luberon College, and has authored Seasonal Southwest Cooking: Contemporary Recipes & Menus for Every Occasion and Southwest the Beautiful Cookbook. A leading teacher and figure in the culinary community, Barbara is a regular guest on many television programs, as well a contributor to Bon Appétit magazine and other national publications.
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Indulge your senses in this exciting herb series. This program will take your herbal knowledge to new heights–from growing herbs in your garden to dazzling your senses in the kitchen. You will also take home a wonderful informational and instructional manual prepared especially for this series by ‘The Herb Lady.’ Limit 20
Session 1: Edibles in the Desert - Learn to garden for success in this introductory session designed to get you growing. From planning to planting, ‘The Herb Lady’ will teach you about our flip-flop planting times, give you the scoop on soil, and why location, location, location is as important in growing herbs as in buying real estate. You will also learn about one of the most important tools for desert gardening, bugs both good and bad, and more.
Session 2: Herbs - Anise to Zahtar - Discover the incredible variety of herbs that can be grown right here in our desert. While some are used to beautify, others are aromatic and flavorful, and many are “multitaskers”, fulfilling many roles. Learn about gardening with themes, plants that play well with others and some that do not. This session includes an interpretive guided tour of the Herb Garden.
Session 3: Beauty on the Table, Delicious on the Dish - Treat your taste buds in this savory session by sampling some herb inspired recipes prepared by ‘The Herb Lady.’ This interactive session will lead you, step-by-step, through a wide range of healthy, mouth-watering menu ideas. All are tasty, some unique, and all guaranteed to put more real food with real flavor on your plate, while minimizing fat and salt.
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What is that white stuff on prickly pears? How many uses are there for mesquite trees? Do you know where tequila comes from? Get the answers to these questions and more by celebrating our connections with plants. Learn how and why plants have been used by humans for thousands of years–and why our desert is so rich in ethnobotanical treasures. Sample some delicious desert foods and learn hands-on about the many amazing uses of desert plants. This fun presentation is led by Eric Garton of the Garden's education staff. Limit 20.
Click here to register on-line.
