Welcome to Fall!  

 

It came on more suddenly this year, but the crisp weather and start of the rains has gotten me out into the garden to cut back my plants, plant some bulbs, and reassess where my plantings will go for the spring.  It's a good time to think about winterizing any plants that will over-winter, either outdoors or inside. Some of us will try to keep basil and other herbs going for a bit longer inside, or dry them before they get too scraggly, so that you can enjoy them this winter.

 

Our November meeting was fun, with imaginative gifts from the home, and a lively drawing for our raffle prizes.  Photos in the newsletter will give you an idea of all the creativity that was shared, in case you missed the meeting.

 

There won't be a free table next month, but save up for January, when we'll be returning to our annual Herb of the Year, Chamomile, presented by Nan Franz. We're looking forward to all of next year's programs.  We will be planning a field trip to the Amador Flower Farm (probably in June) and look to hear about beekeeping and composting in the coming months. Let us know if you have any suggestions for topics. We are all the Herb Society, and your officers want to know what YOU want to learn about, so speak up! 

 

But before then, plan to arrive hungry for our annual Holiday Luncheon, December 6th, as usual at the Veteran's Hall, but just a bit later, at 11:30 am. Bring family and friends, but RSVP to Carolyn. You should receive your invitation, but we'll include it in the newsletter in case you missed it. Bring a small gift for the gift exchange, and a dish to share, we will provide the meat course.   Everyone brings their best recipes so there will be plenty of great food and happy conversation to start off the Holiday Season. 

 

I look forward to seeing you then.

 

Kitty Stewart, President