Edible Flowers
With Barbara Depledge

Saturday 10th August 2024 2.00pm – 5.00pm

Edible flowers are being hailed as a new trend in the culinary world. However, flowers have been eaten in many cultures for centuries.
In this workshop you will learn how to grow a large range of edible flowers on a seasonal basis and how to preserve them for out of season use. You will also discover how to use edible flowers to bring a wow factor into food and drink recipes.
The course will be led by Barbara Depledge a retired pharmacist and former Chairman of the Herb Society UK. Barbara is a passionate herb enthusiast and gives talks regularly at garden clubs throughout Cheshire.

What to Expect on the Day
A brief introduction about the history of the herb garden at the Old Medicine House.
A one-hour presentation from Barbara on growing, preserving and using edible flowers.
Q and A session
A tour around the herb garden with Barbara.

Afternoon tea using edible flowers will be served after the tour, when you will have the opportunity to sample some delicate floral teas and choose a sample of your favourite tea to take home.

Fee £25

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