Gold Country Herb Society
Gold Country Herb Society
of El Dorado County
March Message from the President
Our March meeting was a wonderful look at all the edible weeds that grow so conveniently for our use, both as food and for medicinal purposes. Thank you to Kelly Knox for a great presentation. We look forward to our April field trip to the UC Davis Arboretum, and our May Tea Party. I hope you are finding time to get out in your garden as the rain becomes less often and the warm spring days start our herbs all growing. I have started some basil seeds indoors, and am looking forward to planting soon.
Our Herb Society has done well with our Adopt-A-Spot and Niche entries in the El Dorado County Fair in the past few years. It would be great if you consider entering some of your herbs in the Fair, to show off how beautiful herbs can be and to encourage the public to try growing herbs at home. We need ideas for our niche this year, so please let me know if you have an idea, or would like to help us set up a niche. We love to see all the great ideas that come out of our group. We have until June, so put on your thinking caps!
And remember, our plant exchange is in May at the Tea Party, so think about starting some seeds or potting up any extra plants that you have popping up, especially those that are in an unwanted spot. Your fellow Herbies will be glad to take them off your hands!
See you all soon!
Kitty Stewart
Membership or Renewal Form
Membership or Renewal Form
Are you interested in becoming a member? It is very simple. Click here to access the membership form. Once you have filled out the form, bring it to one of our monthly meetings, along with the membership fee and join our wonderful group!
You can use this form to renew your membership as well.
Note: Meeting locations subject to change
Note: Meeting locations subject to change
2024 Meeting Calendar
Postponed to April 12, 2024
Topic: Field Trip to UC Davis Arboretum
Native American Gorman Museum
Organizer: Debbie Zogaric
Location: 181 Old Davis Rd, Davis, CA
Meet at the Wyatt Deck
Parking - Lot #5 (pay for 3 hours)
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
May 3, 2024
Topic: Tea Party, Rose Hips & Plant Exchange
Presenter: Gerry Mitchel
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
June 7, 2024
Topic: Field Trip to EverGreen Herb Gardens with
Herbalist Candis Cantin
Location: Swansboro Rd, Placerville
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
July 12, 2024
Topic: Attracting Birds to Your Garden
Presenter: Pat Trimble
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
August 2, 2024
Topic: Using Herbal Flowers as Food Decorations
Presenter: Carmel Ashwell
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
September 6, 2024
Topic: Aromatherapy
Presenter: Jan Keahey
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
October 4, 2024
Topic: Sweeteners
Presenter: DonnaRae Caccavo
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Topic: Herbal Gifts
Presenters: Members
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
November 1, 2024
Topic: Holiday Luncheon
Organizer: Carolyn Fallis
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 11:30am to 2:00pm
December 6, 2024