Open House Demonstration Schedule 2026

31st ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE 

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 – 9 AM to 4 PM

JOIN US AT MORNINGSUN HERB FARM.


Improve your herbal knowledge by attending one or all of our free demonstrations!

9:30 am – ‘Coffee: The Journey from Farm to Cup’ with Kelly Abbott of Unleashed Coffee

10:15 am – ‘Designing the Lush Dry Garden’ with Cricket Riley, co-author of ‘Designing the Lush Dry Garden’

11:00 am - Herbal Energetics: Matching Plants to People For Better Health’ with Lisa-Marie Maryott, Clinical Herbalist, President of the Herb Society of America, Northern California Unit

12:00 pm – ‘Permaculture 101’ with Heath Griffin of Sustainable Solano

12:45 pm - ‘The Wonder of Wool Pellets’ with Charlene Schmid of Integrity Alpacas and Fiber

1:30 pm   ‘Master the Secrets to Healthier Soil’ with David Rowley, local representative for E.B. Stone and Sons

2:15 pm – ‘Celebrating our Solar System with gemstones and essential oils' by Sherri Gallagher of Sherri Gallagher Designs and Anna Wingfield of Napa Valley au Naturel.

3:00 pm  ‘Find Your Home in Nature’ – with Andrea Hurd from Mariposa Gardening and Design Cooperative Inc.


ENJOY LIVE MUSIC IN THE GARDENS!
 – VACAVILLE LIVE MUSIC CENTER JAZZ COMBO, light jazz

Turmeric is the Herb of the Year for 2026.  All mothers will receive a complimentary turmeric ginger tea blend in honor of Mother’s Day.