AHS Monthly Meeting: Herbs as Microgreens

Did you know that many herbs can be eaten after only two weeks of growth? Small, compact, and full of flavor, herbs make the best microgreens! In this interactive presentation, Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy’s Education Director Matthew Gaston shares the nitty-gritty science of cultivating microgreens.

About the Presenter

As Education Director, Matthew coordinates all school group visits, tours, educational programming and docent management as well as develops educational resources. Originally from San Antonio, Matthew spent many days as a youth enjoying and volunteering at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. He moved to California to attend UC Berkeley to study genetics, plant biology and education. During this time, he interned at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, where he focused on native plants. He continued his studies at University of Hawaii-Mānoa studying tropical plant and soil science and teaching plant physiology, horticulture and organic farming.