Herbal Thymes March 2012



New Location for Meetings:

Beginning with the March 14th meeting, we will be meeting in the Botanical Gardens new building at the back of the parking lot (to the right of the gardens when facing the complex from South Park). If you enter through the garage there are no stairs. Teresa assured us that we would still be able to get a sneak peak of the Spring Flower Show in April.

I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden. - Ruth Stout

Spring 2012 Meetings

March 14, 2012       Stanford Geffner:        A naturalist/ecologist with a mission. You must hear his message. It will change your approach to life.
                                Mini Herb Talk:          Donna S. will speak on Lamb’s Ear
                                Gift Basket Raffle:      Donated by Sonia and Daniel F.
                                Book & Magazine      Bring in your gently used garden or herb magazines and/or
                                        Exchange:           cookbooks for trading. This is an excellent way to practice being “green”.

April 11, 2012         David Clark:               A horticulturist who teaches at the Botanical Gardens. Will present, “All about the Roses You Love”.
                               Mini Herb Talk:           Judy Starks will speak on Tea Herbs
                               Gift Basket Raffle:       Donated by Chris Z.

May 9, 2012           Patricia Jenny:             Operator of Dream’s End Herb Farm with her husband for many years will speak on a Pot Pourri of Herb Gardening.
                               Mini Herb Talk:           Pat P. will speak on Salad Burnett
                               Gift Basket Raffle:       Donated by Lucy P., Linda K., Denise D.

June 13, 2012         Marian Prezyna:          Owner of Cat Tails Farm in Marilla; an expert on Medicinal Herbs. The topic is “From Earth to the Herbalist”
                               Mini Herb Talk:           Ellie S. will speak on Rosemary
                               Gift Basket Raffle:       Donated by Sue B., Donna S., Gerry S.
                               Plant Exchange:           Bring your herbs, perennials and houseplants to exchange with other members. Tag your plants with its name and general planting directions. Note if it requires sun/shade location, wet/dry soil or if it’s invasive.
 July 14, 2012         Field Trip:                   Lunch at the La-Di-Da Tea House and tour of the George Eastman House in Rochester, NY.

August TBA           Tour of Member's Gardens

Sept 12, 2012        Herb Dinner                 A Production by our Great Herbal Chefs! Cooking Demonstration: "So, You'd Like Help with Your Garnishes".

Oct 10, 2012         Laura Whalen               Personal Chef, Nutrition and Fitness Consulting, Owner of Thyme to Savor

Nov 14, 2012        Member Teresa M.       Teresa will guide us in making our own holiday wreath.

Dec TBD              Annual Christmas Dinner