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The HSA Awards Committee Announces the 2010 Award Recipients

Congratulations!
Helen de Conway Little Medal of Honor-Mary R. Wohlleb
Nancy Putnam Howard Award for Excellence in Horticulture-Theresa Mieseler
Joanna McQuail Reed Award for the Artistic Use of Herbs-Joanne Woodyard
Certificate of Achievement-Deborah Lansley, Gail Seeley and Phyllis Sidorsky
Certificate of Appreciation-Benee Curtis, Katherine Montgomery and Dr. Edward Rea

"Growing interest leads to Herb Society expansion"

The Monday, November 9th edition of the Lake County News-Herald (Ohio) included an article on the expansion of The Society's headquarters. The article complemented the architect and included a quote from Kirtland's Mayor, regarding The Herb Society's contributions to the community.
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HerbWire - Bulletin from the HSA Library

The November issue of HerbWire, a succinct bulletin from the HSA Library featuring tips for finding herbal information and brief reviews of websites, books, and audio visual materials, is now available. In the November issue we focus on "Rosemary." HerbWire is published monthly and articles are archived in the Members Only section of the HSA website.
Updated 11/02/09

The 2009 issue of The Herbarist is Available Now!

If you are an HSA member, your copy is on its way to you.

The Essential Guide to Dill

The Herb Society of America's Essential Guide to Dill is now available in the Members Only section under herbal profiles and guides.

The Donald Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant

The Herb Society of America, as a recipient of a bequest from the estate of Donald Samull, has established two herb garden grants for teachers in grades 3 through 6. Mr. Samull was an elementary school teacher who used his love of herbs in the classroom with his 3rd-6th grade students. These grants will ensure that his tradition of using herbs with students will continue for years to come.

Herbal Pathways

Honor a special person or celebrate a special event with a personalized brick. The brick will be added to the HSA Headquarters herb garden pathway and become a lasting tribute.
Herbal Pathways Order Form

The New York Unit's Herb Fair...

the topic of conversation on Martha Stewart's blog. View the comments and photos

A Rainbow of Color for Your Autumn Garden

Take a tour of the National Herb Garden's Salvia Collection View the entire article

Fall Newsletter Available

The Fall 2009 Newsletter ( Volume 13, Issue 3 ) is now available online.
Updated 10/07/09

HerbWire - Bulletin from the HSA Library

The October issue of HerbWire, a succinct bulletin from the HSA Library featuring tips for finding herbal information and brief reviews of websites, books, and audio visual materials, is now available. In the October issue we focus on "Saffron." HerbWire is published monthly and articles are archived in the Members Only section of the HSA website.
Updated 10/01/09

HerbWire - Bulletin from the HSA Library

The September issue of HerbWire, a succinct bulletin from the HSA Library featuring tips for finding herbal information and brief reviews of websites, books, and audio visual materials, is now available. In the September issue we focus on "Searching for Cultivar Names." HerbWire is published monthly and articles are archived in the Members Only section of the HSA website.
Updated 9/01/09

Basil Information Sheet

An information sheet with quick facts, harvesting, and storage information. Also, includes recipes and on-line links for additional meal ideas using basil. Click here to view Basil Information Sheet

HerbWire-Bulletin from the HSA Library

The August issue of HerbWire, a succinct bulletin from the HSA Library featuring tips for finding herbal information and brief reviews of websites, books, and audio visual materials, is now available. In the August issue we focus on "Herb and Natural Wreaths" HerbWire is published monthly and articles are archived in the Members Only section of the HSA website.
Updated 8/03/09

HerbDay 2010

HerbDay Moves to a Spring Date

Due to requests from herb lovers all over the country, HerbDay will officially be celebrated on the first Saturday in May going forward, starting with Saturday, May 1, 2010. More people in more parts of the country have a larger variety of herbs growing at this time of year than do in fall. Since HerbDay is a grass roots movement and belongs to the people, the coalition that got the event started wanted to support the populace in taking ownership of HerbDay by moving it to a date more conducive to a greater number of celebrations across the country. If you already have an event slated for October 2009, please go ahead and have it. Let's keep the momentum going to make the celebration of herbs and their uses an ongoing movement. The HerbDay coalition is comprised of the American Botanical Council, United Plant Savers, the American Herbal Products Association, the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, and the American Herbalists Guild. For more information visit HerbDay Web site

Just a Little Dill, Please

We will be celebrating dill as the herb of the year for 2010. In honor of that celebration we’d like to encourage all of you to share your experiences with dill. Learn more about the dill project and View an example of a member sharing their experiences with dill.

Lavender Crafts

For ideas and links to a variety of crafts using lavender visit Thyme 4 Kids or click here to view Lavender Crafts.

HerbWire-Bulletin from the HSA Library

The July issue of HerbWire, a succinct bulletin from the HSA Library featuring tips for finding herbal information and brief reviews of websites, books, and audio visual materials, is now available. In the July issue we focus on "Artemisia" HerbWire is published monthly and articles are archived in the Members Only section of the HSA website.
Updated 7/01/09

GreenBridges Update

New articles now available in the GreenBridges section What is a native herb? and Alternatives to invasive plants.

Northeast District Gathering August 7-8, 2009

For expanded information on the garden tours, library visit and gathering events-Read the Northeast District Gathering schedule of events
To view the registration form and lodging information in the members only section under the Northeast District Section.

New York Times-Gardening Q & A

Quotes The Herb Society of America's definition of an herb- Read the article.

Summer Newsletter Available

The Summer 2009 Newsletter ( Volume 13, Issue 2 ) is now available online.
Updated 6/16/09

HerbWire - Bulletin from the HSA Library

The June issue of HerbWire, a succinct bulletin from the HSA Library featuring tips for finding herbal information and brief reviews of websites, books, and audio visual materials, is now available. In the June issue we focus on "Garden Color with Herbs." HerbWire is published monthly and articles are archived in the Members Only section of the HSA website.
Updated 6/02/09

Madalene Hill Central Texas Gardener Video on YouTube

In 2004, Central Texas Gardener taped Madalene Hill and her daughter Gwen Barclay at The International Festival-Institute at Round Top, where Madalene was curator of the extensive gardens and Gwen was food service director. View video.