The Bountiful Benefits and Uses of Lavender

Back by popular demand, David reprises his role as the JCCSF lavender guru. Come and learn about one of the most well-known aromatic plants, Lavender.  We’ll journey through the historical and present-day uses of lavender and see how its medicinal and feel-good properties can be included anywhere, from bathtubs to dessert recipes and throughout gorgeous outdoor spaces.   

After the discussion, we’ll engage in hands on creating and making our own lavender sachets or dream pillows. Take home your finished work to add extra herbal fragrance to your homestead. All supplies are included. 

David Gardella is an adult and youth educator based out of Marin County.  He works in many different mediums which often include visual, ecological, and physical methods.  David has taught a variety of art, gardening, and wild foraging courses throughout the West Coast and currently coordinates nature and outdoor science education at the Helen Diller Preschool at the JCCSF and Town School for Boys.  He is the past president of the Mycological Society of San Francisco and has been on the governing council since 2009.