Colorado heads into its planting season just in time for National Herb Week, which is the first week of May.
That means it’s a smart time to boost your knowledge of , which experts say is a good way to replace too much sodium in American diets — adding layers of flavor to a dish without excess salt.
There’s an on the U.S. Department of Agriculture website that includes along with cooking videos and a handy herb-and- food pairing chart.
In Denver, on May 6 and 7, you can buy herb seedlings while supporting a local nonprofit at the annual plant sale at . All proceeds help fund the group’s Free Seeds and Transplants program, which each year provides free vegetable seeds and plants to more than 10,000 low-income residents. ( The Horse Barn, 101 33rd St., Denver, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days.)
You can also buy herbs — organic, heritage, non-GMO seedlings — at , including oregano, parsley, basil, thyme and tarragon.
They’re also offering the “Urban Herbs” workshop at GrowHaus on May 14, when herbalists from Denver’s Apothecary Tinctura will teach how to spot common yard and urban herbs for health teas and tinctures. The workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Early bird tickets are $30; regular price is $40. (4751 York St. 720-515-4751.)
Last but certainly not least, the is Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Colleen O’Connor: 303-954-1083, coconnor@denverpost.com or @coconnordp
