Moringa Harvest Demo & How to Prepare Moringa Recipes

A free class with Moringa Expert, Mariko Gifford

Mariko Gifford, the Founder of Moringa for Life, is a knowledgeable and experienced moringa grower and teacher in Southern California. She offers in-depth training on the benefits of moringa and certifications in moringa cultivation. For many years Mariko has taught students and growers from California to across the globe.

In the workshop you’ll learn how to grow, harvest and make delicious nutritious recipes with Moringa.

Pre registration is required.

The workshops will feature a series of demonstrations by Mariko Davis, focusing on Moringa trees. Participants will learn techniques for pruning and harvesting, as well as how to prepare Moringa for various culinary uses.

Recipes and food preparation taught by Mariko include: 

Moringa Pesto, Teas, purée for freezing, plus pet food powder and treats.

Moringa Oleifera, a versatile tropical plant, is highly valued in traditional medicine throughout Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Each part of the plant, from leaves to roots, is known for its rich nutritional and therapeutic properties. Renowned for its high vitamin, mineral, and protein content, Moringa is used for everything from aiding immunity to possibly clarifying water.

Moringa’s rich composition of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants along with anti-inflammatory properties make it useful for alleviating pain and reducing inflammation, aiding conditions such as arthritis and muscle aches, and often used to support liver health. Moreover, the plant is renowned for its antioxidant and free radical scavenging effects, contributing to cellular health and immune system support. The list of traditional uses of Moringa is extensive and continues to expand and evolve, reflecting its deep-rooted significance in folk medicine across various cultures.