Orange County Herb Society

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Schedule 2007 - 2008

September 2, 2007
     Meet and Greet
     Share Herbal Ideas
     make a new friend
October 7, 2007
     Craft
     Make and Herbal Wreath
     Edith will show us
     how to make an
     Autumn Wreath
November 4, 2007
     Herbal Presentation
     Chef Martin
     will demonstrate
     Herbal cooking
December 2, 2007
     Herbal Demonstration
     Tina Chang
     will show us how to make
     Herbal Fairy Gardens
January 6, 2008
     Herbal Presentation
     Ernest Miller
     of Disney Grand Hotel
     will demonstrate
     Herbal cooking
February 3, 2008
     Herbal Presentation
     Cathy Thomas
     from the OC Register
     will discuss
     demystifying produce
March 2, 2008
     Tea
     Tea Party
    
April 6, 2008
     Field Trip
     LA Arboretum
     Tram Tour
May 4, 2008
     Presentation
     Soap Making
     Jackie Mcdade
     Aromatherapist
June 1, 2008
     Garden Tour
     Herbal Pot Luck
     Plant Exchange
    

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Membership:

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Our meetings are free to guests. Please join us at the next meeting and speak to the membership chairperson about joining. Membership for the OCHS is only $20 per person or $30 for two members at the same address. Membership includes a monthly newsletter, discount on our field trip, and access to the OCHS library. The OCHS does not prorate dues and memberships expire in May. Click Here for a membership application.

Time and Location:

The OCHS meets September through June on the first Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m. The meetings are located at the
“Dale Griggs” Santiago Park Lawn Bowling Clubhouse located at 510 E. Memory Lane, Santa Ana (Orange County), California. Directions

Purpose:

The OCHS is a garden club that promotes an interest in the knowledge and use of herbs for educational purposes.

Meeting may include:
  • Herbal Presentations
  • Herbal Crafts
  • Tea Parties
  • Field Trips

Library:

Books The OCHS has a small library of herbal books available for members to check out. Library books are checked out for one month and are due at the next meeting. For a list of library books click on the books.

The Herb Society of America's pick for the Herb of the Year for 2008 is Calendula - Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis).

Links of Interest: Links to Botanical Gardens, Arboretums, Nurseries, and Garden supplies.

Garden Events Calendar: Workshops, classes, garden shows, plant sales, etc. in and around Southern California.

Disclaimer:

*Information presented at Orange County Herb Society meetings and on this Web Site is for educational & historical purposes only. The Orange County Herb Society does not give personal advice on the medicinal uses of herbs. Always refer all health issues to your health care provider. Words like Natural or Organic do NOT mean Safe.