Using Edible Flowers & Herbs in Your Kitchen

Instructor: Nanette Davidson

Day & Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuition: $65.00

Ages: 18 and Up

All levels are welcome. No experience required.

Students Please Bring:

• Apron
• Note taking materials.
• (Optional) A water bottle. Filtered water is available in the classroom.

Learn to identify 40 common herbs and edible flowers that are easy to grow at home.  Using a harvest from the Folk School's organic gardens, spend the afternoon with hands-on preparation of delicious dishes that feature herbs and flowers. From pestos, salads, dips, chutneys, and flavored butters we will pair them with shortbread, crackers, and scones, to create a lovely afternoon tea, enjoyed together. 

An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor for this workshop is estimated at $25.00 THIS FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR at the time of the workshop. Material fees may change depending on the number of participants and price of materials at the workshop. *Payment by cash or check is required for materials fees. 

* Workshops are subject to low enrollment cancellation if the minimum number of 4 students is not reached. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information.

About Instructor: Nanette Davidson began the cooking program for the John C. Campbell Folk School in 1998 and served as Resident Artist for twenty years. In 2018 she authored "The Folk School Cookbook: A Collection of Seasonal Favorites," which features recipes from the dining hall, greater Folk School community, and many of her own recipes from decades of cooking. Nanette has taught adults and children alike at summer camp settings, wine and food festivals, farmers markets, sustainability fairs, arboretums, teaching kitchens, wellness centers, and more. Her food philosophy is whole, fresh, healthy, colorful, and seasonal.