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Cultivating and Cooking with Fresh Herbs

  • Bon Air Library 2816 Del Rio Place Louisville, KY, 40220 United States (map)

Whether you have a sprawling garden or a sunny windowsill, herbs are one of the most rewarding plants you can grow — and one of the most delicious. Join the Jefferson County Master Gardeners at the Bon Air Library for an inspiring evening dedicated to the art of cultivating and cooking with fresh herbs.

Our knowledgeable Master Gardeners will walk you through annual, perennial, and biennial herbs — from planting and harvesting to preserving them for year-round use. Then comes the best part: taste dishes prepared with freshly grown, garden-harvested herbs and discover just how much flavor nature can bring to your table.

What you'll discover

  • Which herbs grow best in Louisville's climate — annuals, perennials & biennials

  • How to plant, tend, and harvest herbs for peak flavor

  • Proven preservation techniques: drying, freezing & infusing

  • Creative ways to use fresh herbs in everyday cooking

  • Taste-testing of dishes made with garden-fresh herbs

Earlier Event: April 19
Paristown Garden Show 2026
Later Event: May 9
‘FarmiGardeners Veg Out’