2011 - 2012 Meeting Calendar:
| Date | Meeting Details 6:30 Registration/Refreshments, 6:45 Meeting | Spotlight Herb of the Month |
| SEPT 20 2011 | Welcome to the First Meeting of the 2011-2012 Season! Willow LaMonte, folk herbalist will speak on "Bitter Herbs and Pretty Flowers" . She will also have books and plants for sale. Registration starts at 6:30PM Refreshments Meeting starts at 6:45PM | Bitter Herbs |
| OCT 24 2011 | Jai Hambly, Master Gardener and founder of "Organic Living" will speak on “Soil Preparation for Herbs" | Anti-Viral Herbs: Astragalus, Lemon Balm, etc. |
| NOV 15 2011 | Herbal Wreath Making Workshop - Hands on workshop with Yetta and Linda. We will be making herbal wreathes for the FHS to sell at the Holiday Bazaar. Each member will get to take home one wreath. | Rosemary |
DEC 2011
| Holiday Bazaar. We are collaborating with the City of Clearwater at their holiday event called Miracle on Cleveland Street. It will most likely be the first Friday night in Dec. FHS will have booths to vend our members’ wares. FHS Field Trip. Also in December our members will gather for a Holiday walk through the Botanical Gardens. Herbal potluck picnic. | |
| JAN 17 2012 | Natural Health Advisor Desire Vallareo, Herbalist and owner of "Herbalwise" will be speaking on “Using Herbs as Medicine.” Deserie, will provide valuable tips and insights on how you can use common herbs for health and healing. Members will be invited to create their own herb blend based on what they learn. | Hot Herbs: turmeric, ginger, cayenne |
| FEB 21 2012 | Kathy Oliver of My Mother's Garden will grace us with her herbs which will be for sale and speak on "Spring Planting". | Oregano |
| MARCH 20 2012 | FHS President & herbalist Emily Wenzel from bodyandmindenrichment.org will be presenting an "Emilicious food demonstration" | Basil and Mint |
| APRIL 17 2012 | FHS resident herbalist Linda Nash Stevenson, DOM Herbalist & Acupuncture Physician at Lifeforce Acupuncture Center will be demonstrating "The Basics of Flower Essences". | Edible Flowers |
| MAY 15 2012 | Pickling with Herbs - hands on workshop with FHS Vice President Yetta Jaworski, herb and pickle lover & FHS librarian and Horticulture chair, herbal chef Rita Taylor of Briarwood Farm Herbs. | Dill and Fennel |
| JUNE 2011 | Business Meeting Elect officers and committees for the 2012-2013 season. | date and location to be announced |
Our goal as the FHS is to educate members and the general public in the growing and preservation of herbs for use in Culinary, Medicinal, and Decorative Purposes. Come to share and/or learn!
Refreshments and Herbal Swaps will be between 6:30 and 6:45pm Visitors are very welcome.
Please call with questions - Emily Wenzel (727) 365-8574
Check out a meeting for free. $25 per year if you decide to join!
Meeting Dates are:
SEPT 20 2011 • OCT 18 2011 • NOV 15 2011 • DEC 2011* • JAN 17 2012 • FEB 21 2012 • MARCH 20 2012 • APRIL 17 2012 • MAY 15 2012 • JUNE 2012 **
* December dates to be announced: (1) Herbal Holiday Bazaar. We are collaborating with the City of Clearwater at their holiday event called Miracle on Cleveland Street. It will most likely be the first Friday night in Dec. FHS will have booths to vend our members’ wares. (2) FHS Field Trip. Also in December our members will gather for a Holiday walk through the Botanical Gardens. No meeting on 12/20. **June business meeting date and venue tba.