Gold Country Herb Society
January Message from the President
January Message from the President
Happy New Year Everyone! We started the year out with a bang with Kelly Knox’s talk on tinctures, balms & salves, lotion bars, infused oils and chapstick. She demonstrated making the products, provided us with written material so we could make our own and references for additional information. And we all went home with a heart shaped lotion bar. Thank you Kelly!
Last year when Peggy Holmes talked to us about herbs for the digestive system, she mentioned the value of eating fermented foods. So, next month Lois Trimpey and a new member, Jenny Hayworth, who are both Master Food Preservers, will teach us how to make sauerkraut. If you haven’t had homemade sauerkraut, you don’t know what you’re missing. And it will be ready just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
Speaking of Lois, she has volunteered to be our coordinator with the VETS. Since it looks like the VETS herb garden is not possible at this time, we decided at the meeting to donate $100 to the VETS for the use of the room in 2020 as well making donations to their Food Pantry for needy VETS. Lois will work with the VETS coordinator on these and any other issues that arise. Thank you Lois!
We also decided at the meeting to hold the drawing for Michelle Harris’ Greenhouse at the February meeting. A donation of $10 will be requested to participate in the drawing. If you’re interested in the greenhouse, be sure to attend the meeting or give your donation to someone who is attending. A very special thank you to Michele for her generous contribution.
That’s it folks! Hope to see everyone at the meeting on February 7.
Jan Keahey
2020 Meeting Calendar
2020 Meeting Calendar
February 7, 2020
February 7, 2020
Topic: Making Sauerkraut & Seed Exchange
Organizer: Lois Trimpey
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
March 6, 2020
March 6, 2020
Topic: Growing and cooking Cardoon
Organizer: Ada Brehmer & Suzanne Surburg
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
April 3, 2020
April 3, 2020
Topic: Floral Arrangements with Herbs
Organizer: Ada Brehmer
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020
Topic: Hyssop & Plant Exchange
Organizer: Jane Reed
Location: El Dorado County Fairgrounds
100 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Meet at the Adopt-a-Spot herb garden
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
June 5, 2020
June 5, 2020
Topic: Field Trip to Park Winters
Organizer: Debbie Hillel
Location: 27850 County Rd 26, Winters, 95694
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
July 10, 2020
July 10, 2020
Topic: Garlic
Organizer: Michelel Harris
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
August 7, 2020
August 7, 2020
Topic: Herbs & Bees
Organizer: Nikki Bari
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
September 4, 2020
September 4, 2020
Topic: Growing and using Salad Burnett
Organizer: Mousie Brown
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
October 2, 2020
October 2, 2020
Topic: TBD
Organizer: TBD
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
November 6, 2020
November 6, 2020
Topic: Herbal Gifts
Organizer: All Members
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
December 4, 2020
December 4, 2020
Topic: Annual Christmas Buffet
Organizer: All Members
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Membership or Renewal Form
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