Gold Country Herb Society
March Message from the President
March Message from the President
Hi everyone. We had another fun and educational meeting at the Greenstone Barn. Thanks to DonnaRae Caccavo for making the arrangements. We had two talks this month. First, Lois Trimpey told us all about Saffron, that tiny, expensive spice. Look for Lois’ notes elsewhere in the newsletter. Then Nan Franz gave a talk on “Fast Food and Culinary Herbs”. What a hoot! I never thought of herbs in connection with fast food. Thanks to Lois and Nan for sharing their knowledge and increasing ours.
A new member joined this month, Carolyn Havicon. Carolyn and her husband own the Blue Stone Meadow Lavender Farm. Welcome Carolyn, we look forward to getting to know you.
We’ll be meeting back at the VETS for our April 9 meeting. The requirements are the same as before: maximum 50 people in dining room, masks are recommended but not required, same with social distancing. No “communal dining”. Snacks are ok but no meals. And disinfect after meeting. El Dorado County Resident and Herbalist, Candice Canton, will be our speaker. Candice will be speaking on the health benefits of culinary herbs. Check out Candice’s bio in our newsletter.
Our May 7 meeting will be a field trip to Morningsun Herb Farm in Vacaville. We talked about it briefly and started a list of people who are willing to drive and those who would like a ride. We also discussed getting Box Lunches and the Treasury paying for $5 of each member’s lunch. Ada Brehmer will be sending out a menu from La Borgata Deli for your use in ordering lunch. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me.
And lastly, Nikki Bari and Ada Brehmer organized a drawing at the meeting. Members took home some nice items including bottles of wine. Thanks for your participation and support.
See you next month,
Jan Keahey
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2021 Meeting Calendar
2021 Meeting Calendar
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