Tag: Herb Society of America

  • Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Become a Locavore: Grow Herbs

    Come rain or shine! May 11, the Saturday before Mother’s Day, is the date The New England Unit of the Herb Society of America holds its famed Annual Great Herb & Heirloom Plant Sale. The Herb Sale is the Unit’s primary fundraiser, and monies raised support local educational outreach projects and the ‘Teaching Herb Garden’ at Elm Bank.

    This year’s Plant Sale Buyer is Nasrin Morovaty, a woman with an international outlook and tons of enthusiasm. Yes, we’ll have parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. Yet, imagine local heirloom tomatoes and an unparalleled selection of herbs (some are organic). Over 2000 herb plants will be available. Also, there will be unique Mother’s Day gifts for giving – custom-planted culinary and succulent containers, and free chives and ‘Johnny Jump Ups’ for the kids.

    Also, our locally grown, ‘Members’ Plants’ offer the buyer lovingly cultivated choices that are sure to thrive in our unpredictable New England climate. The International Herb Association has chosen Elder (Sambucus spp.) as Herb of the Year for 2013. Elderberries have been a folk remedy for centuries in North America, Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa for antioxidant activity, for coughs, colds, flu, bacterial and viral infections.

    Knowledgeable and helpful Herb Society Members will assist you in finding what will be just right for your garden, as well as information on how and where to plant. We offer ‘Personal Shoppers’ to help you with choices for kids patches and a plan for your herb garden.  The Sale is located in the big field just over the bridge, after entering the road to Elm Bank. Tents will be set up for shopping in all-weather conditions. Truly, come early for best selections.

    Elm Bank Horticulture Center
    900 Washington Street (RT 16), Wellesley, MA 02482
    Free admission & free accessible parking
    Cash, Check or Credit Card accepted

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  • Saturday, May 7 – Three Plant Sales of Interest

    The Boxborough Garden Club will host a plant sale, raffle and bake sale on Saturday, May 7, from 8:30 – 11:30 am on the Boxborough UCC Community Church Lawn, 723 Massachusetts Avenue in Boxborough.  On the same day, from 9 – 1, the New England Unit of the Herb Society of America will host its 31st Annual Great Herbs & Heirloom Plant Sale at Elm Bank Horticultural Center’s Field, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley, where they will sell culinary, fragrance, remedy herbs, heirloom tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, eggplants, and the herb of the year – horseradish!  You may also buy hand planted container and fairy gardens for Mother’s Day gifts, and there will be free chives and johnny jump-up plants for the kids.  For more information, log on to www.neuhsa.org.  The Norwood Evening Garden Club will be holding its Annual Plant Sale at Hawes Pool Park in South Norwood, from 9 – 1, and they say this is an excellent opportunity to purchase a gift for Mom as well as plants for your own garden.  Perennials from member gardens will be offered at reasonable prices, most under $10.  Some annuals, herbs, single geraniums, patio pots, and hanging baskets will be featured – call 508-668-4039 for more information.  All sales from these three events will promote civic projects, so find your spot and bring cash or checks, rain or shine.

     

  • Saturday, August 14, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – What Do You Mean Your Don’t Grow Herbs?

    This lecture demonstration at the Berkshire Botanical Garden, 5 West Stockbridge Road, West Stockbridge on Saturday, August 14 from 10 – noon, is an examination of plants you shouldn’t be without in your garden. Herbs are easy and wonderful to grow in both the vegetable and flower garden setting. Learn about the familiar and not so familiar herbs and how to cultivate them. This is a hands-on demonstration with live plant material. Following the talk enjoy a tour through the botanical garden’s historic herb garden. The instructors will share their enthusiasm for these humble but essential garden plants.

    Jack and Kathy Donohue have been gardening together for over 40 years. They have been members of the Herb Society of America for twenty five years and they were inducted into the Rosemary Circle of the Society in 2008. They have both been Chairperson of the CT Unit of the Herb Society of America. Both worked at White Flower Farm for 10 years, feeding their addiction for plants: any plants, anywhere at any time!  $18 for BBG members, $24 for nonmembers.  Register on line at www.berkshirebotanical.org, or call 413-298-3926.

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  • Saturday, June 5, 11:00 am – 25th Annual Tower Hill Plant Sale

    It’s hard to believe that 25 years have passed since the first Plant Sale was held on the rough field and lawn in front of the Farmhouse.  That sale attracted nearly 400 visitors – pretty astonishing for the first sale at the brand new headquarters of the Worcester County Horticultural Society. At its peak, the sale has attracted as many as 3,100 visitors, expanding to become one of Tower Hill’s largest fundraisers.

    Because of the construction  at the core of the property, this year’s sale will be held in the grassy overflow parking field adjacent to the paved lots.  Some details remain the same: one of the many benefits of Tower Hill’s Plant Sale is the ability to select from the specialty offerings of more than a dozen participating Plant Societies, including Bamboo, Cactus & Succulent, Conifer, Daylily, Epimedium, Fern, Heather, Hosta, Indoor Gardeners, Lilac, Magnolia, Miniature Plants, Orchid, Rhododendron, and Rose.  These ardent devotees are wild about their specific plant interests and can offer great tips on care and growing.  Please note that a Tower Hill member discount card does not apply to sales in the plant society area, and most of the societies are able to accept only cash or checks.

    More than 12,000 plants will be available for sale:  unusual perennials, herbs and everlastings, shrubs and trees, including Cary Award Winners, natives, annuals, incredible edibles, and Tower Hill “Best Buy” plants – donated divisions from beautiful plants grown by members. Special Plant Sale T-shirts to commemorate the 25th anniversary will be sold, and there will be Plant Giveaways to our early arriving members.  Two silent auctions on the day of the Plant Sale feature a variety of choice, hard to find, specimen plants and garden ornaments.  Register first and enjoy the challenge of competing with other plant enthusiasts for the plants that spark your interest.  Tower Hill members enjoy the benefit of early admission at 9 a.m.  For more information, call 508-869-6111, or log on to www.towerhillbg.org.

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  • Saturday, May 8, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Garden Heritage & Herb Plant Sale

    Over three hundred varieties of herbs will be featured in a sale at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley, on Saturday, May 8, from 9 am – 1 pm.  Culinary herbs, fragrance herbs, tea herbs, herbal remedies, heirloom specialties and heirloom vegetables will be available, plus many native plants from the gardens of members of the sponsor, the New England Unit of the Herb Society.  Free admission and  parking.  For more information, email cindyherrick@earthlink.net, and log on to www.neuhsa.org.

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  • Thursday, September 24, 11:00 a.m. – The Herb Fair

    Please join The Herb Society of America (www.herbsociety.org)  for its 62nd Annual Fair, celebrating herbs. See the glorious garden,and shop at tables featuring fresh herbs and wreaths, jams, jellies and vinegars, potpourri, baked goods, books, plants, and more. We will have a raffle and a delicious herb-filled lunch with our Northeast Unit’s signature Lovage Soup. Admission is free; proceeds support herb gardens in the New York area.

    Location:

    John Jay Homestead
    400 Route 22
    Katonah, NY 10536

    Contact Person: Betsy Rolls

    Contact Phone #: 914.273.2155

    Contact Email: brolls@optonline.net

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  • Saturday, August 30, 2:30 p.m. – Summer Herb Walk

    Join the Northeast Seacoast unit of the Herb Society of America on an end of summer Herb Walk in the woods.  Meet at The Mustard Seed, 80 Stage Road, Nottingham, New Hampshire.  The walk will be led by Jen Munson, 603-427-1475.  You may email her for directions at jenmun@yahoo.com.  The website for the Herb Society of America is www.herbsociety.org.

  • Saturday, May 30, 11-4 – 24th Annual Tower Hill Plant Sale

    One of the many benefits of Tower Hill’s Plant Sale is the ability to select from the specialty offerings of more than a dozen participating Plant Societies, including Bamboo, Cactus & Succulent, Conifer, Daylily, Epimedium, Fern, Heather, Hosta, Indoor Gardeners, Lilac, Magnolia, Miniature Plants, Orchid, Rhododendron, and Rose.  These ardent devotees are wild about their specific plant interests and can offer great tips on care and growing.  Please note that a Tower Hill member discount card does not apply to sales in the plant society area, and most of the societies are able to accept only cash or checks.  More than 12,000 plants will be available for sale:  unusual perennials, herbs and everlastings, shrubs and trees, including Cary Award Winners, natives, annuals, incredible edibles, and Tower Hill “Best Buy” plants – donated divisions from beautiful plants grown by members.  Two silent auctions on the day of the Plant Sale feature a variety of choice, hard to find, specimen plants and garden ornaments.  Register first and enjoy the challenge of competing with other plant enthusiasts for the plants that spark your interest.  Tower Hill members enjoy the benefit of early admission at 9 a.m.  Free Admission all day, and $1 parking fee.  For more information, call 508-869-6111, or log on to www.towerhillbg.org.

  • Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – 29th Annual Herb Plant Sale

    The New England Unit of the Herb Society of America is sponsoring the 29th Annual Herb Plant Sale at Elm Bank, home of the Masachusetts Horticultural Society, 900 Washington Street (Route 16), Wellesley, MA on Saturday, May 9 beginning at 9 a.m.  Free Admission and Parking.  Over 200 varieties of perennial and annual herbs will be available for sale, including culinary, fragrant and medicinal herbs. Proceeds help support educational projects, including the Teaching Herb Garden at Elm Bank.  Visit www.neuhsa.org for directions and more information.