garden programs

GARDEN PROGRAMS

Available online and onsite

The Keyhole Garden-A Composting Garden Design

A Keyhole Garden is a compact, raised bed, composting, and recycling system all rolled into one. The design creates a garden that uses recycled materials, less water, and requires less care. Liz created her keyhole garden in the Spring of 2020 and documented the entire season for your entertainment. See how she did it and what the final result are.
Following her slide presentation Liz will prepare two seasonal recipes.

Cooking and Gardening with Edible Flowers

Edible flowers have a long history in the culinary world as whimsical garnishes and subtle flavor additions used to create dishes that look as beautiful as they taste. With so many choices available to you, it's time to explore all the varieties of edible flowers you can grow in your garden and the many ways you can use them to enhance your cooking.
Chef and gardener Liz Barbour of The Creative Feast will take you on a slide presentation tour of her cottage sized edible gardens and demonstrate 2 delicious recipes featuring edible flowers from her garden for everyone to taste.

Slide presentation and cooking demonstration.

Cooking and Gardening with Herbs

Herbs enhance a recipe far beyond what a sprinkling of salt and pepper can do. They add flavor, color, and give recipes their cultural identity.
Chef and gardener Liz Barbour will take you on a slide presentation tour through her cottage sized edible gardens and explore all the way you can use herbs as part of an edible landscape.
Following her presentation, Liz will create 2 healthy recipes using herb combinations that you can purchase and grow in your own garden.

Slide presentation and cooking demonstration.

Edible Landscapes

Edible landscaping is the newest gardening trend that answers the old question of how to utilize your limited garden space so it can be productive and beautiful at the same time. Chef and gardener Liz Barbour of The Creative Feast has been including edible plants throughout her small cottage garden from the very beginning of its design. Join her for a slideshow tour through her edible gardens and learn how she has introduced vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, edible shrubs, and herbs to blend beautifully and deliciously throughout. Enjoy a cooking demonstration of 2 seasonal recipes.

Slide presentation and cooking demonstration.

Feasting from our Local Farms:
The Benefits of Eating Locally

The modern movement of eating locally grown and raised seasonal fare has its roots deeply planted in our historic kitchens. Chef Liz Barbour of The Creative Feast explores our modern journey back to the local farm with a discussion about the benefits of buying locally and eating within the season. Enjoy a slide presentation followed by a cooking demonstration of 2 seasonal recipes. Farm fresh ingredients never tasted so good!

Slide presentation and cooking demonstration.