Gold Country Herb Society
February Message from the President
February Message from the President
Wow, what a meeting! I’ve heard from many members how great it was to see everyone. Hopeful-ly it won’t be long before we all feel comfortable attending. The meeting was held at the Greenstone Barn thanks to the group of Greenstone residents who are members. DonnaRae Caccavo gave an information packed talk on dill and brought homemade dill pickles to taste. Thank you, DonnaRae!
We also had our seed exchange. Thank you to members who brought all kinds of seeds to share. It took 2 six-foot tables to display them all. Now we need people to share their seed starting experience in Garden Gossip. Which reminds me, if you have information to share you can always send an article to Vivian for the newsletter.
Four women joined our group this month: Debra Young, Pat Wilson, Jessica Gonsalves and Julie Olson. Welcome ladies! We’re looking forward to getting to know you.
Regarding dues for 2021. The group decided a couple months ago and I forgot to mention it, there won’t be any dues for 2021. Jane Reed, Treasurer, feels we have enough funds to cover plans for this year since we didn’t have many expenses last year and many members weren’t able to attend at all in 2020. However, new members who join this year will be assessed the $20.
Next month’s meeting will be held at the Greenstone Barn again and we have two talks scheduled. As previously advertised, Lois Trimpey will talk about Saffron. And Nan Franz will also give us a presentation on Culinary Herbs and Fast Food. Should be a very interesting meeting.
And back by popular demand, we will have a drawing next month. We’ve all had 12 months to clean out closets, garages, etc., so here’s our chance to pass some of those goodies along. Our Drawing Mistress, Cheryl McElhinney, won’t be able to attend next month so we need a replacement. If you’re willing, please give me a call or email.
See y’all soon!
Jan Keahey
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2021 Meeting Calendar
2021 Meeting Calendar
March 5, 2021
March 5, 2021
Topic: Saffron / Culinary Herbs and Fast Food
Presenter: Lois Trimpey / Nan Franz
Location: Greenstone Community Barn
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
April 9, 2021
April 9, 2021
Topic: Health Benefits of Culinary Herbs
Presenter: Candis Canton of EverGreen Herb Garden and School of Integrated Herbology
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Park in lower parking lot behind the building
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
Topic: Field Trip to Morningsun Herb Farm
Location: Vacaville, CA
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
June 4, 2021
June 4, 2021
Topic: Native Herbs
Presenter: Cindy Podsiadlo & Plant Exchange
Location: El Dorado County Fairgrounds
100 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Meet at the Adopt-a-Spot herb garden
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
July 9, 2021
July 9, 2021
Topic: How to Make Lavender Wands
Presenter: Nan Franz
Location: El Dorado County Fairgrounds
100 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Meet at the Adopt-a-Spot herb garden
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
Topic: Herbal Definitions
Presenter: Peggy Holmes
Location: El Dorado County Fairgrounds
100 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Meet at the Adopt-a-Spot herb garden
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021
Topic: Parsley - International Herb Society Association 2021 Herb of the Year
Organizer: Gosia Porwit
Location: El Dorado County Fairgrounds
100 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667
Meet at the Adopt-a-Spot herb garden
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
October 1, 2021
October 1, 2021
Topic: Putting Your Garden to Bed
Presenter: 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 5, 2021
November 5, 2021
Topic: Herbal Gifts
Presenter: Herb Society 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 3, 2021
December 3, 2021
Topic: Annual Holiday Buffet
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