Start small, grow big—Simple Starts makes it easy to bring fresh, homegrown flavors into your life, no garden required.
You don’t need a big backyard or a green thumb to start growing fresh ingredients at home. Simple Starts is designed for anyone looking to take the first step in growing their own food—whether it’s herbs on a windowsill, edible flowers in a pot, or sprouts on a kitchen counter. With easy, approachable techniques, you’ll gain the confidence to grow something fresh, no matter your space or experience level. Because every Simple Start leads to something bigger.
Herb Propagation
This June, we’re learning how to make the herbs you buy at the store last forever. Master easy techniques to propagate a variety of herbs, taste them on a lite-bite crafted by our resident chef, and go home with a propagation pot you started yourself.
Meet Your Educator, Dr. Laura Varich
Dr. Varich is passionate about empowering others with research-backed nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Inspired by the rise of diet-related health issues, she has studied thousands of research papers and follows the work of leading experts in the field. With a medical background and a lifelong love of fresh, healthy food, she is dedicated to making practical, wellness advice accessible to schools, workplaces, and communities. A wife and mother, she believes that simple, delicious choices can transform health and improve quality of life for all.
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Simple Starts: Herb Propagation
Saturday, June 7th 10am-11am
The Kitchen House
$25/participant, ages 12+
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Release for Medical Liability
I understand I am attending this class at my own risk and release The Kitchen House (TKH) from liability from damages arising from personal injury on or about the premises.
If student is under 18, I give permission for my child to attend this class and accept the inherent risks of cooking and gardening and release TKH from liability from damages arising from personal injury on or about the premises.
No refunds for cancellations made within 5 days of the class date. If the class does not reach the minimum number of students (10) by registration close date, subject to cancellation by TKH with full refund.
Dietary Information
This program features a vegetarian-friendly lite-bite. Please note any food allergies in the checkout form.