Orange County Herb Society

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Schedule 2008 - 2009

September 7, 2008
     Herbal Presentation
     Ernest Miller
     will demonstrate
     Herbal liquors
October 5, 2008
     Herbal Presentation
     Herbal Botany 101
     Gale will show us
     the parts and processes
     of herbs in this hands-on
     presentation
November 2, 2008
     Herbal Presentation
     Gardening w/o
     Aches and Pains
     by Mary Wagner
     Massage therapist

December 7, 2008
     Herbal Workshop
     Christmas Wreaths
     hands on workshop
January 4, 2009
     Herbal Presentation
     Shirley Kerins
     from the Huntington Library
    and Gardens
     speaking on Herbs
February 1, 2009
     Herbal Presentation
     craft
March 1, 2009
     Herbal Presentation
     by Arline R.
     Decoupage on glass
     for the dried herb
     and flower
March 22, 2009
     Field Trip
     Quail Gardens
     Bus Tour ?
April 5, 2009
     Tea
     Spring Herbal
     Tea Party
May 3, 2009
     Garden Tour
     Herbal Pot Luck
     Plant Exchange
     TBA
June 7, 2009
     Presentation
     Composting
    
    

Updated 12-29-08
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Membership:

picture of herbs

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). And the pick for the 2009 Herb of the Year is..... (drum roll please)

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.