

Gold Country Herb Society
Gold Country Herb Society
of El Dorado County
February 2026 Message from the President
Our February meeting was a great chance to share seeds as well as information, with our annual seed exchange sending everyone home with seeds if they wanted. And our talk on Arthritis, Health and Herbs had lots of ideas for self care of the joint pains that eventually will come to most of us. Thankfully, we can do a lot to take care of ourselves, with exercise, medications, and herbs.
Our March meeting will be at the Veteran’s Hall, and our topic will be Marshmallow root, led by Nan and Selena Franz. I am looking forward to the recipes and demos of how to use this old-time favorite.
Our spring schedule has been updated, so look ahead for all the things we have planned. And if you keep a garden journal, please let me know if you would be willing to share a few pages or digital images of how you like to keep track of your garden. We plan to share these in May to inspire more journaling for gardening success.
Here’s hoping that our winter will be just wet enough for spring planting success!
Kitty Stewart
GCHS President
Membership or Renewal Form
Membership or Renewal Form
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Note: Meeting topics and locations subject to change
2026 Meeting Calendar
March 6, 2026
Topic: Marshmallow Root and REAL Marshmallows
Organizer: Nan & Serena Franz
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
April 3, 2026
Topic: Tomatoes
Organizer: Michele Harris
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Topic: Garden Journaling & Plant Exchange
Organizer: Members
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
May 1, 2026
Topic: Garden Party
Organizer: Residence of Karen Bewsey
Location: Placerville, CA
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
June 5, 2026
Topic: Lavender
Organizer: Bluestone Meadow Farm
Location: 2025 Carson Rd, Placerville
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
July 10, 2026
Topic: TBD
Organizer: TBD
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
August 7, 2026
Topic: Soil Health
Organizer: TBD
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
September 4, 2026
Topic: TBD
Organizer: TBD
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
October 2, 2026
Topic: Gifts from the Garden
Organizer: Members
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
November 6, 2026
Topic: Holiday Luncheon
Organizer: TBD
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
December 4, 2026