Growing & Using Culinary Herbs

Learn how to grow vibrant culinary herbs and use them in everyday meals. Discover practical tips, seasonal care, and simple ways to enjoy their flavour and wellness benefits.

Before or after the talk, explore the Blue Petal Botannicals property as part of the Sustainable Backyards Trail. Martina and Donald’s 2 hectare property is based on organic principles. Explore raised garden beds, established trees for firewood, a terraced espalier orchard, and commercial herb field. Learn about mulch, composting and natural fertilisers, bees and more.

Seedlings for sale. Bike parking. Toilet available. Dog friendly.


Note on entry.
Adult entry into the property is $3 cash as part of the Backyards Trail, or use your Backyards Bundle card. Kids under 12 years have free entry.
Participation in the event is by koha, please bring cash for your donation.

Part of the Taranaki Sustainable Trails: Backyards, Builds & Farms. Check out our huge range of ticketed, koha and free events during the Trails (31 Oct - 16 Nov 2025)
www.sustainablebackyards.org.nz

You may also like the following events from Sustainable Backyards NZ:

• Next Thursday, 2nd October, 04:00 am, Urban Gardening & Sustainability in Waitara
• Next month, 30th October, 11:00 pm, Gathering Native Seeds & Seedlings in Waitara
• Next month, 30th October, 11:00 pm, Greenbridge workshops with Kath Irvine & Bena Denton in New Plymouth

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in New Plymouth, Health & Wellness events in New Plymouth, Nonprofit events in New Plymouth.