Schedule Bevin for your event

Bevin Cohen (Ben) is an award winning author, herbalist, owner of Small House Farm and co-host of the popular Seeds & Weeds podcast

Bevin offers workshops and lectures across the country on the benefits of living closer to the land through seeds, herbs, and locally grown food. He is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications including Mother Earth News, Hobby Farms Magazine, and The Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company Catalog. He is the author of over 10 books, including the bestselling book, Herbs in Every Season.

Bevin is also the founder of Michigan Seed Library, a community seed sharing initiative that has worked closely with a number of communities to help establish seed library programs across his home state and beyond.

Dynamic, Entertaining + Educational Speaker!

 

For small or large groups
Great for seminars, expos, workshops and meetings

Learn more at BevinCohen.com

Author • Speaker • Storyteller • Seed Saver • Gardener • Herbalist

Presentations/Workshops offered

Grow Great Vegetables

Discover how to plan, plant and grow your most productive garden ever! Learn from Bevin’s decades of growing experience, including tips on soil health, seed starting and transplanting, mulching and weeding and when to harvest your perfect produce, flowers and herbs! Bring your garden questions and get ready to grow great vegetables! 

Grow an Herb Garden

Discover how to grow the herb garden of your dreams! Whether your interest is in culinary or medicinal herbs, Bevin will guide you through planning, planting and caring for your herbs to ensure a bountiful harvest. The presentation will cover topics like starting herbs from seed, propagation and container gardening, plus herb harvesting and storage techniques.

The Art of Herbal Tea ~ Tasting Experience

Blend, brew and enjoy an irresistible selection of herbal teas while Bevin shares his knowledge on the history and folklore of the various herbal ingredients. Document your impressions of each herb’s aroma and flavor as we explore the various layers of a well-crafted herbal tea. Create a custom herbal tea to enjoy at home with an optional make and take activity!

Herbs for Culinary & Medicinal Extracts

Unlock the power of the plant world by crafting potent herbal extracts. Bevin will demonstrate how to create herbal tinctures and other extracts to help you stock your apothecary and add new flavors to your culinary creations.

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Now booking for 2026-27 dates