Turn your herb garden into a beautiful apothecary with Joanna Botvin and Justin Duncan! For each of a dozen seasonal herbs, we will discuss the basics of planting and care, but also how to use, enjoy, and learn from them. The class will include creative culinary applications for each herb, but also a bit about their interesting chemistry, botany, nutritional and medicinal benefits, history of use, and ecological significance. Herbs for teas, salves, and pollinators will be among the herbs discussed.
This class will be held in 2 parts: the first part will be held on
October 11th, and the second will be held on
October 25th.Presenters:Justin Duncan has a BS in Agronomy from Prairie View A&M University, an 1890 Land Grant Institution, and an MS in Plant Breeding from Texas A&M University. Justin has spent years figuring out the nuts-and-bolts of successful organic farming in the humid South, concentrating mainly on sweet potatoes, strawberries, niche market ethnic crops and drought mitigation techniques. Justin formerly served as the Houston region director of the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and has a strong rapport with organic farmers in Eastern Texas. He now works with the National Center for Appropriate Technology as a Sustainable Agriculture Specialist where he helps farmers around the country with their crop and pest issues and develops publications on sustainable agriculture topics.
Joanna Botvin is a permaculturist, herbalist, and agroecologist dedicated to cultivating healthier ecosystems and communities through education and regenerative practices. She earned her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Loyola University New Orleans and went on to pursue her Permaculture Design Certification at Bastyr University, along with an Herbalist Certification from Ecoversity Online. Since 2020, Joanna has been immersed in the study and practice of herbalism, inspired by her travels and exploration of traditional healing systems across cultures. She is the founder of JustBloom Gardens, a regenerative landscape design company, and Curalma Botanica, where she formulates organic, handmade herbal remedies. As a passionate educator, Joanna integrates ecological design, plant medicine, and cultural wisdom into her teaching, empowering learners to apply regenerative principles in their own lives and work.
October 11th & 25th 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Joanna Botvin & Justin Duncan
Bauer Education Center
1911 W. 34th St., Houston, TX 77018
$125
Registration will close 24 hours before classes Monday-Saturday and 48 hours before Sunday classes.
Contact Kim Perry at kim@urbanharvest.org if you have any questions.
