Welcome to
The Herb Society of South Australia
Last updated July 2010

HOW TO FIND/CONTACT US



SPECIAL EVENTS

AUTUMN SALVIA SALE

SPRING SALVIA SALE

HERB DAY SUNDAY

HERB CONFERENCE Aust




SPEAKERS TOPICS

Feb- Cooking Cool Foods

April- Gardening in a Changing Climate

May- Engaging Backyard Wildlife

June- Botanic Gardens - Health & Healing Garden"

July- Newmans Horseradish & other products

August- Beneficial Insects in your Garden

Sept- What's new on the herb/indigenous scene

Sept- Author of "One Magic Square"

October- Bees

Nov- Permaculture, Worms and Compost


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

COMING UP

The Herb Society meets on the first Monday of each month from February to December at the The Findon Community Centre, 222 Findon Rd. Findon at 7.30 pm. Each meeting includes – what to do in the garden this month. - member’s problems - questions and answers - basket supper. Most meetings have a guest speaker on herb and garden related subjects.

Seedsavers, the Salvia Group, the Alwnydor Garden Group also welcome newcomers to attend their events and activities.


2010
JANUARY    No General Meeting

  • Saturday 9th - Members meet at Alwnydor 52 Dunrobin Rd. Hove. 10am for Sensory Garden Maintenance Bring lunch

FEBRUARY    Herb Thymes Issued
  • Monday 1st - General Meeting.   Speaker: Our own Anthony is Cooking - Subject: "Cool Foods"
  • Saturday 13th - Alwnydor Garden Grp meet @ 52 Dunrobin Rd. Hove. 10am for Sensory Garden Maintenance. Bring lunch for Sensory Garden Maintenance, Bring lunch

MARCH
  • Monday 1st - General Meeting:   Speaker: Paul Dipuglia from "Neutrog"
  • Saturday 13th - Alwnydor Garden Grp meet @ 52 Dunrobin Rd. Hove. 10am for Sensory Garden Maintenance. Bring lunch

APRIL    Herb Thymes Issued
  • Monday 5th - General Meeting.   Speaker: Brian Noone. Subject: " Gardening in a Changing Climate."
  • Thursday 8th - Seed Group meet @ Findon Community Centre, 7.30pm
  • Saturday 10th - Alwnydor Garden Grp meet @ 52 Dunrobin Rd. Hove. 10am for Sensory Garden Maintenance. Bring lunch.

MAY
  • Sunday 2nd - SALVIA AUTUMN PLANT SALE
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    Please note change of Venue - Craft Centre - Fullarton Park Community Centre, Cnr Fisher Street and Fullarton Road, Fullarton. 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Free Entry
  • Monday 3rd - General Meeting.   Speaker: James Smith. Subject: -" Engaging with Wildlife in your Backyard"
  • Saturday 15th - Alwnydor Garden Grp meet @ 52 Dunrobin Rd. Hove. 10am for Sensory Garden Maintenance. Bring lunch.

JUNE    Herb Thymes Issued
  • Monday 7th - General Meeting.   Speaker: Friend of the Botanic Garden. Subject: "The New Health & Healing Garden"
  • Thursday 10th - Seed Group meet @ Findon Community Centre, 7.30pm
  • Saturday 12th - Alwnydor Garden Grp meet @ 52 Dunrobin Rd. Hove. 10am for Sensory Garden Maintenance. Bring lunch.

JULY
  • Monday 5th - General Meeting & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.   Speaker: Brian Meekin from Newmans Horseradish & other products
  • Saturday 10th - Alwnydor Garden Grp meet @ 52 Dunrobin Rd. Hove. 10am for Sensory Garden Maintenance. Bring lunch.

AUGUST    Herb Thymes Issued
  • Monday 2nd - General Meeting.   Speaker: Beneficial Insects in your Garden
  • Thursday 5th - Seed Group meet @ Findon Community Centre, 7.30pm
  • Saturday 14th - Alwnydor Garden Grp meet @ 52 Dunrobin Rd. Hove. 10am for Sensory Garden Maintenance. Bring lunch.

SEPTEMBER
  • Monday 6th - General Meeting.   Speaker: Cottage Herbs. Subject:"What's new on the herb/indigenous scene"
  • Saturday 11th - Alwnydor Garden Grp meet @ 52 Dunrobin Rd. Hove. 10am for Sensory Garden Maintenance. Bring lunch.
  • Sunday 12th - HERB & SALVIA WORKSHOP
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    Findon Community Centre. 1.30 - 4pm.   Guest Speaker: Lolo Houbein. Author of "One Magic Square" Gold Coin Admission; Seeds and Books available at a special7price

OCTOBER    Herb Thymes Issued
  • Monday 4th - General Meeting.   Speaker: Robert Beer. Subject: "Bees."
  • Thursday 7th - Seed Group meet @ Findon Community Centre, 7.30pm
  • Saturday 12th - Alwnydor Garden Grp meet @ 52 Dunrobin Rd. Hove. 10am for Sensory Garden Maintenance. Bring lunch.
  • Sunday 31st - SALVIA SPRING PLANT SALE
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    Please note change of Venue - Craft Centre - Fullarton Park Community Centre, Cnr Fisher Street and Fullarton Road, Fullarton. 8am to 12noon. Free Entry

NOVEMBER
  • Monday 1st - General Meeting.   Speaker: Chris Day. Subject: "Permaculture, Worms and Compost"
  • Sunday 7th - HERB DAY
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    Fullarton Park Centre, Cnr Fisher Street and Fullarton Road, Fullarton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Entry All in one place, the largest selection of potted herbs (including salvias) and manufactured products for sale. Giant raffle with many great prizes for gardeners. Morning and Afternoon Tea with wholesome food and drinks available all day.
  • Friday 12th - Monday 15th - - AUSTRALIAN HERB CONFERRENCE
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    at the Jasper Hotel Conference Elizabeth St. Melbourne. Theme :The Diverse World of Herbs". More information on Victorian website http://www.herbsocietyvic.com.au/
  • Saturday 13th - Alwnydor Garden Grp meet @ 52 Dunrobin Rd. Hove. 10am for Sensory Garden Maintenance. Bring lunch.

DECEMBER    Herb Thymes Issued
  • Monday 6th - General Meeting.    CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
  • Saturday 11th - Alwnydor Garden Grp meet @ 52 Dunrobin Rd. Hove. 10am for Sensory Garden Maintenance. Bring lunch.