The Herb Society of America, South Jersey Unit will meet 1:00pm on November 17 at the Franklinville Community Center at 1584 Coles Mill Road (visible from Delsea Drive, Rt. 47) in Franklinville, NJ. Gathering is at 1:00 and the program will start at 1:30. Local HSA member Joe Kiefer has long been known for his presentations on chili peppers. He, along with other members has participated in the HSA Chili festival at the National Herb Garden in Washington DC. He will show and tell hot peppers with information on growing and preserving them. There will be recipes and tasting.
Other unit member Phil and Angel Mastroeni will show how to make Mozzarella cheese to taste with the hot peppers.
A special guest at the meeting will be Kim Labash Herb Society District Chairman.
The public is invited to join the members of the South Jersey Unit of the Herb Society of America for this informative program. Program Chairmen announce that the program is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and free of charge. For more information, call Lorraine at (856) 371-6248.
The Herb Society of America (South Jersey Unit), a nonprofit organization, would like to extend a welcome to all as well as potential new members. The purpose of the group is to stimulate interest in the knowledge and use of herbs, to develop cultural projects relating to herbs and share the experience of its members with the community. The unit also provides scholarships for horticulture students each spring. Check the national website at www.herbsociety.org for more information. Any questions on membership , please contact Andrea Sporano at the meeting.
Join us at this open house event!
Make and take a delightful spicy gingerbread man ornament, a cinnamon ornament, and a pomander ball with clementine. Find out all about frankincense and myrrh, bayberry candles, seasonal evergreen fragrances, and more.
Please RSVP!
Join us at this open house event!
Learn old fashioned soup secrets and taste different soups. Recipe packets with herbs included!
Learn how to prepare fresh pumpkin the easy way and take home two cups of fresh pumpkin ready for soup or pie. Bring a clean, empty pie dish to fill with a crust and bake at home. Plus, learn how to make a lemon meringue pie! This workshop includes tasting, recipe spice packets, and recipes for pre-baked and unbaked pies.
Must pre-register!
Join us and make a beautiful, country-style, Thanksgiving centerpiece in an orange or gold mason jar.
Learn how to make your own Advent wreath, one of the most loved traditions of the Christmas season. Made on an oasis base, it stays fresh for the entire Advent season. Choose from many historic herbs - including those known as "manger strewing" herbs.
Supplies included: oasis base, herbs, bow, candles, and holders. Please bring clippers or shears.
Learn how to make a beautiful, old-fashioned terrarium in a hand-blown glass bowl.
Pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be served!
Herbal appetizers and hors d'oeuvres!
Start the holiday season off right with a crash course in making tasty yet easy appetizers for your holiday guests. Taste savory appetizers, which use fresh or dried herbs and spices, to create tastes your guests will rave about. Learn tricks to cut your time in the kitchen Take home recipes with dried herbs.
Join us at this open house event!
Learn how to use herbs and spices in your holiday cookies. Taste and take home a generous plate of cookies and recipe packets with spices included.
Must pre-register!
See the new carolers and find old ones that have been discounted. Anyone who buys two or more can enter a raffle to get a signed Byers Caroler.
Tea sandwiches, savories, and lovely desserts will be served!
Join us in the old woodshed to make a fragrant, fresh evergreen wreath. Experience the aroma of Douglas fir, pine, and other evergreens while sipping hot chocolate next to the wood stove. Choose and create the style of your wreath in the basement classroom. Learn how to make a bow for your wreath or choose from our "bow bar".
You will select from the following wreath styles:
Bird Watcher's Wreath - country/woodsy style complete with fresh berries and cones
Williamsburg Wreath - complete with assorted fruits
Victorian Glitz Wreath - complete with pinecones, assorted ornaments and a beautiful bow
This class fills up quickly, call (856) 694-4272 today! Please bring clippers and gloves.
Join us in the old woodshed to make a fragrant, fresh evergreen wreath. Experience the aroma of Douglas fir, pine, and other evergreens while sipping hot chocolate next to the wood stove. Choose and create the style of your wreath in the basement classroom. Learn how to make a bow for your wreath or choose from our "bow bar".
You will select from the following wreath styles:
Bird Watcher's Wreath - country/woodsy style complete with fresh berries and cones
Williamsburg Wreath - complete with assorted fruits
Victorian Glitz Wreath - complete with pinecones, assorted ornaments and a beautiful bow
This class fills up quickly, call (856) 694-4272 today! Please bring clippers and gloves.
Join us in the old woodshed to make a fragrant, fresh evergreen wreath. Experience the aroma of Douglas fir, pine, and other evergreens while sipping hot chocolate next to the wood stove. Choose and create the style of your wreath in the basement classroom. Learn how to make a bow for your wreath or choose from our "bow bar".
You will select from the following wreath styles:
Bird Watcher's Wreath - country/woodsy style complete with fresh berries and cones
Williamsburg Wreath - complete with assorted fruits
Victorian Glitz Wreath - complete with pinecones, assorted ornaments and a beautiful bow
This class fills up quickly, call (856) 694-4272 today! Please bring clippers and gloves.
Join us in the old woodshed to make a fragrant, fresh evergreen wreath. Experience the aroma of Douglas fir, pine, and other evergreens while sipping hot chocolate next to the wood stove. Choose and create the style of your wreath in the basement classroom. Learn how to make a bow for your wreath or choose from our "bow bar".
You will select from the following wreath styles:
Bird Watcher's Wreath - country/woodsy style complete with fresh berries and cones
Williamsburg Wreath - complete with assorted fruits
Victorian Glitz Wreath - complete with pinecones, assorted ornaments and a beautiful bow
This class fills up quickly, call (856) 694-4272 today! Please bring clippers and gloves.
Children will receive a holiday hair wreath and go to the workshop to create an evergreen decorative swag, evergreen potpourri, pinecone gnome, and a clothespin cardinal ornament, natural gifts to use for the holiday gift giving.
Enjoy hot chocolate, tea sandwiches, and holiday desserts!
Boys and girls are Welcome!
Create an elegant, long-lasting botanical centerpiece for the holiday season. Learn to ues a wide variety of plant materials including magnolia leaves, protea, holly berries, many fragrant evergreens, jewel tone flowers, pine cones, and pods. Learn about conditioning flowers and the mechanics of floral design.
Refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required. Please bring clippers or shears.
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