Original Root Zen Center

Herb Energy class at ORZC

Teachers in training Janine Anderson and Marie Block taught a class Sunday night on “Herb Energy.” The class grew out of work in the ORZC herb garden this summer. Participants learned about the history of herbs, including past uses, and shared their own experiences and memories with the different tastes and fragrances. Rosemary butter cookies and mint lavender tea were served as snacks - all made from herbs harvested in the ORZC garden - and participants made satchels to give as gifts.

Participants at the class included Nancy Elsmo, past president of the Wisconsin Unit of the Herb Society of America, and an expert herb garden. She shared her love for herbs, including how she used them year-round to create alive, fragrant rooms and bright, wonderful recipes.

As fall fades to winter, the class helped us connect with the garden when too often all we see is dormancy. The garden always gives.