Orange County Herb Society

Purpose ·  Time and Location ·  Program Schedule ·  Membership ·  Library

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Schedule 2009 - 2010

September 6, 2009
     Garden Presentation
     Ruth Wash
     will demonstrate
     Square Foot Gardening
October 4, 2009
     Herbal Presentation
     Cooking with Rose Hips
     Darcy
November 1, 2009
     Herbal Presentation
     Gardening with
     Mediterranean Herbs
     by Martha Murphy
December 6, 2009
     Herbal Workshop
     Holiday Gifts
     hands on workshop
     with Lorna
January 3, 2010
     Canceled / Holiday
     Happy New Year
    
February 7, 2010
     Garden Presentation
     Worms in your Garden
     with Norma
March 7, 2010
     Tea Party
     bring tea sandwiches
     or a dessert
April 4, 2010
     Happy Easter
     meeting canceled

April 11, 2010
     Field Trip
     Rancho Los Cerritos
     4600 Virginia Road
     Long Beach
     1pm, $5
April 17 & 18, 2010
     Green Scene
     visit the OCHS
     at the Green Scene
     at the Fullerton
     Arboretum.
May 2, 2010
     Garden Tour
     At Norma's
     Plant Exchange
     TBA
June 6, 2010
     Presentation
     Herbal Cheeses


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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 Log Cabin in Santiago Park, Santa Ana (Orange County), California. From the 5 frwy, travel North on Main. Turn right into Santiago Park. Then turn right and continue one hundred yards to the Log Cabin on the right. The entrance into Santiago Park is directly across the street from the Discovery Science Museum. 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 International Herb Association pick for the Herb of the Year for 2010 is Dill.

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.

Great Herbs to Plant this Spring: Most herbs can be planted year round in Southern California. Chamomile, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Lemon Grass, Mint, Parsley, Rosemary, and Thyme are in good supply at your local nursery. You will also want to plant annuals like Basil, Calendula, Cilantro, and Dill before it gets too warm. Biennials like Parsley can also be planted annually for their foliage. Tarragon which needs a winter chill may also need to be replanted.

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.