2021 Herb Meetings and Events (continued)
July 2021
September 18, 2021
August 2021
Watch your newsletter/email/MHS Facebook for details about our carpool trip to local lavender farms and more!
August 2021
September 18, 2021
August 2021
Watch your newsletter/email/MHS Facebook for details about our Harvest Potluck!
September 18, 2021
September 18, 2021
September 18, 2021
What We Did with Herbs This Summer
Watch your newsletter/email/MHS Facebook for details.
Location: Zoom meeting.
October 16, 2021
October 16, 2021
September 18, 2021
Herb Fair Packaging Party
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Meet at the Olbrich Gardens Atrium at 9 a.m. for a business meeting and packaging. Plan to wear a mask. MHS will supply surgical gloves and supplies.
We will be able to have tea for members to enjoy, but we cannot have homemade treats due to new Olbrich rules. You may bring individually packaged, commercially made treats to share.
November 6, 2021
October 16, 2021
November 6, 2021
39th Annual Herb Fair
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Visit our Herb Fair page for complete details, or visit us on Facebook.
9:30 a.m. - Erin Ulrich - Warm Up with a World of Teas
Join Erin Ulrich from Telsaan Tea of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, as she speaks about teas, herbal tisanes, and tea blends. She’ll talk about the types of tea, where they originate, and how you can get started exploring flavors and blends from this wide and wonderful world.
11:00 a.m. Patrick O’Halloran - Create Culinary Comfort with Herb and Spice Blends
During the pandemic, chef Patrick O’Halloran (Lombardino’s Restaurant) and partners started The Deliciouser, a Madison business that creates small-batch blends of herbs and spices and specialty salts. Patrick will demonstrate how you can use herbs and spices to create delicious meals at home.
12:15 p.m. Linda Conroy, Outdoor Winter Herb Walk
Join herbalist Linda Conroy from Moonwise Herbs (near Stoughton, Wisconsin) for an outdoor botanical walk through the Olbrich Gardens grounds. While the plants may seem dormant, there is still plenty to observe and marvel at. Linda will introduce you to herbs and wild plants useful in the kitchen and for wellness.
2:15 p.m. Jane Hawley Stevens Herbs to Soothe the Nerves
Join herbalist Jane Hawley Stevens from Four Elements Herbals in North Freedom, Wisconsin, as she speaks about herbal nervines. Nervines are herbs that support the nervous system, reducing stress, muscle tension, and insomnia and promoting healthy nerve function. Jane was honored as the 2020 Midwest Organic Farmer of the Year.
Herb Fair Marketplace - all day
The Herb Fair Marketplace features regional small businesses and organizations with such offerings as dried herbs and spices, live plants, terrariums, and holiday baskets; herbal neck wraps and dream pillows; soaps, balms, scrubs, and other body products; essential oils, sprays, smudges, potpourri, and other aromatherapy products; herbal and mushroom teas, raw superfood and CBD cacao truffles, syrups, preserves, and baked goods; tinctures, salves, and western and Chinese herbal medicines; catnip toys and dog-care products; herb-related books; and plant-inspired art and ceramics.
December 6, 2021
October 16, 2021
November 6, 2021
St. Nick Holiday Herbal Potluck
Monday evening, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Goodman Community Center, Merrill Lynch Room
214 Waubesa St., Madison, WI
Open to MHS members and their guests. Bring an herbal dish to share and serving utensils.
(MHS will provide punch, disposable plates, cups, dining utensils, and napkins. We will not have access to a kitchen.)
Optional: bring new personal care items to donate to a women’s shelter.
Watch your newsletter/email/MHS Facebook for additional details.
2021 Herb Meetings and Events
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Medicinal Herbs and Herbal Preparations for Coping with Winter Colds and Flu
Kate McFeeley
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
via Zoom
Kate will discuss medicinal herbs and herbal preparations for coping with winter colds and flu. She will tell us about infused teas, tinctures, syrups, and honey using such herbs as ginger, garlic, boneset, horehound, hyssop, and more. Kate also plans to demonstrate the process for making salves.
She’s very interested in an interactive presentation and welcomes and encourages questions from all, so please think about questions you may have!
Kate McFeeley owns Prairie Pearls Greenhouse in Fitchburg. She has studied the history and medicinal qualities of plants for many years. Kate started her business in 2005 and specializes in growing medicinal herbs and native plants.
She been a long time vendor for the Madison Herb Society Herb Fair and a member of the Southern Wisconsin Chapter of the American Herbalist Guild, Herbalists without Borders, and United Plants Savers. Kate was a presenter at the 2019 Herb Society of America Educational Conference in Madison.
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Herbal Skin Care & Essential Oils
Julie Busche of Magic Moon Productions
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
via Zoom
Ever wonder what goes into making natural skincare & body products? Are you looking for more natural ways to reduce fine lines or improve the texture of your skin?
We’ll take you behind the scenes to answer
these questions. We’ll share:
- What goes into the process of creating a new product and the science behind it.
- The top essential oils and best carrier oils for natural skincare
- Why organic and natural skincare products are so important to your overall health and body balance
- How to achieve softer, smoother, more hydrated skin overnight
- How to add the benefits of aromatherapy to your daily skincare and hygiene regimen
We’ll also share a few of our favorite recipes that you can make at home.
Julie Busche and Mandy Martin founded Magic Moon Productions in 2017. Their organic body care products include sugar and salt scrubs, therapeutic bath salts, herbal smudge and clearing sprays, and even paw-care products for doggies!
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Designing Your Herb Garden
Aurora Adlebush
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
via Zoom
Aurora Adlebush has been growing herbs for more than 25 years. She will talk about varied garden designs for herbs and inspire us to get ready for the growing season. She will also share her enthusiasm for some of her favorite unusual herbs that she grows in her own garden. Aurora makes more than 300 products from her garden plants in her state-certified laboratory.
Aurora Adlebush is president of the Fox Valley Herb Society and the owner of Aurora’s Apothecary, which has retail outlets in Green Bay, Appleton, and Fish Creek in Door County.
Watch your email for the Zoom link.
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Tea: Types of Tea, Herbs, and Blending
Erin Ulrich of Telsaan Tea
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
via Zoom
Tea is a world of flavor that is blended from many cultures and climates, history, agriculture, and trade. It delights the senses, featuring flavors that vary from region to region as well as renowned health benefits. We'll talk about the types of tea, where they originate, and how you can get started exploring the flavors of this wide and wonderful world.
Once your exploration has begun you may find that your creativity has been sparked. Can you blend your own tea? Of course! We'll teach you the first steps to take in making your own creations.
Erin Ulrich, proprietor of the Telsaan Tea shop in Mount Horeb, WI, will speak to us about teas, herbal tisanes, and tea blends.
Erin started Telsaan Tea six years ago. "Way before that I walked into a tea shop with a friend. We spent half an hour smelling every flavor in the store! I got a little bit of tea to try, and I was hooked. Tea has been part of my life ever since.”
Erin is a new member of the Madison Herb Society, as well! Learn more about her shop at www.telsaan.com
Watch your MHS email for details and the Zoom link.
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Pastries, Paris, and Herbs
A chat with Susan Holding, Pastry Chef, The Little French Bakery
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
via Zoom
Susan will demo and discuss ways she incorporates herbs into her pastries. She is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and the owner/pastry chef of The Little French Bakery in North Freedom, Wisconsin. Susan wrote and photographed The LIttle French Bakery Cookbook in 2014.
The Little French Bakery
June 19, 2021
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Garden Party!
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
We will meet first at 9 a.m. in the Outdoor Classroom at Olbrich Gardens to share MHS news and announcements.
We’ll tour the Olbrich Herb Garden and discuss its history and its current plantings. Then we’ll head to the nearby home of member Linda Marx for a garden party. Please bring herbal treats
for sharing at Linda’s.
Summer hats and gloves are encouraged! Bring a yard chair to Linda's. (Directions and further details will be provided in the June newsletter.)
2020 Herb Meetings and Events (continued)
June 2020
CANCELLED due to COVID-19- Monday, August 17, 2020
June 2020
Our usual garden tours and summer gatherings have been cancelled due to COVID-19. We hope to see you soon, virtually!
July 2020
CANCELLED due to COVID-19- Monday, August 17, 2020
June 2020
Our usual garden tours and summer gatherings have been cancelled due to COVID-19. We hope to see you soon, virtually!
CANCELLED due to COVID-19- Monday, August 17, 2020
CANCELLED due to COVID-19- Monday, August 17, 2020
CANCELLED due to COVID-19- Monday, August 17, 2020
Summer Harvest Potluck
Theme to be announced.
Set-up 5-5:30 p.m.
Dinner 5:30-7 p.m.
Cleanup 7-7:30 p.m.
Bring a dish to pass—something fun and herbal. Invite a friend. Bring your own table service – plate, fork, knife, spoon, napkin.
WE NEED HELPERS TO SET UP
AND CLEAN UP.
Read the MHS newsletter for
additional details.
September 19, 2020
September 19, 2020
CANCELLED due to COVID-19- Monday, August 17, 2020
Virtual Tea and
MHS Member Introductions
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
We are holding a Virtual Tea on Zoom for our meeting this month. Join us and have your favorite tea and breakfast or tea foods to enjoy during our meeting.
Watch for Zoom meeting details in your newsletter and email.
October 17, 2020
September 19, 2020
October 17, 2020
Herbs, Stress, and Doshas
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Zoom Meeting
Herbalist Kyle Denton of Tippecanoe Herbs will offer this online presentation on nervines. We all cope with stresses, and there are hundreds of plants that can alleviate stress. But, it can be overwhelming to figure out which plants to use and how to best use them. Kyle's presentation will start with a framework based on a traditional Ayurvedic model and show different ways that stress can manifest. Whether we experience anxiety, grief, anger, or tension, if we understand the ways we feel, we have a stronger idea of which plants will help and which will not. Kyle will cover several plants in depth and how to use them.
Kyle Denton is an herbalist and founder of Tippecanoe Herbs and Apothecary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There he runs an herb shop, manufactures the medicine sold there, conducts herb walks and workshops, and occasionally practices clinically.
Meeting invitation with Zoom code will be emailed to MHS members a few days ahead of the meeting. Watch for it and look for tips on using Zoom!
November 7, 2020
September 19, 2020
October 17, 2020
38th Annual (Virtual) Herb Fair
Herbs in Ferment
The 38th annual Madison Herb Fair goes virtual on Crowdcast this year on November 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our theme is HERBS IN FERMENT. Our three speakers will present varied perspectives on herbs in fermented foods and beverages. We also will have mini-sessions with local creators of herbal products.
Please pre-register here for the FREE EVENT so that we can email you schedule updates and announcements for this fun annual event. You will not need to download any software for Crowdcast.
9 a.m. Herbs and Fermentation for Digestive Health Presented by Linda Conroy of Moonwise Herbs
The digestive system is the gateway to health, as nearly 80% of your immune system lives within it. This talk will offer practical ways to bring herbs and fermented food into daily life, for optimal health, nourishment, and fun!
10:30 a.m. Brewing Beer with Herbs (Not Hops) Presented by Nick Ryan of the Herbiery Brewery.
Nick brews exciting beers with herbs and spices instead of hops. They will discuss which herbs inspired them throughout the process of opening Herbiery and how they decide which herbs to use. Nick will share some failures and some surprising successes.
1:30 pm Make Your Own Nourishing Fermented Granola Presented by Michael McClennen of Wildwood Institute Granola is a wonderful traditional food, and its benefits are greatly enhanced when it is made using fermented nuts, grains, and herbs. Michael will talk about the nutritional benefits of fermented nuts and grains and give a live demonstration. The recipe he uses will be provided to participants.
MINI TALKS BY VENDORS
11:45–11:50 Inspired Alchemy
Herbal and CBD gourmet truffles, with organic, raw ingredients. www.inspiredalchemy.org
11:55–12:05 Wildwood Institute and Herbs Herbal education, apprenticeships, tinctures, teas and ointments, and holistic health consultations. www.wildwoodinstitute.com 12:45–12:50 Creative quinTESSence
Lotion Bars, Body Lotion Sticks, and Lip Balm. www.creativequintessence.com
12:50–1:00 Nativa Medica
Offering plant spirit classes and products, herbal tinctures, and private consultations. Special Herb Fair offer of a Community Support Herbs sampler box with nervous system support, dream pillow, tinctures, and cough syrup. www.NativaMedica.com
1:00–1:10 pm Moonwise Herbs
Handcrafted herbal wares, earth-centered education, apprenticeships, classes, and consultations. Products include salves, infused oils, lotions, tinctures, soap, herbal infused vinegars/honey, dry herbs, beeswax, honey, and much more. https://moonwiseherbs.com
December 7, 2020
2021 Herb Meetings and Events Continued
2021 Herb Meetings and Events Continued
39th Annual Herb Fair
Virtual Holiday Potluck
6 p.m. on Zoom
Our December meeting will be on MONDAY EVENING, December 7, at 6 pm via Zoom. We will have a brief business meeting and socializing, followed by our guest speaker, Michelle of Clasen’s European Bakery in Middleton. She will tell us about Clasen’s traditions of Central European heritage recipes for breads, pastries, tortes, and candy confections. The bakery was started in 1959 by Ralph and Ernst Clasen, emigrant brothers from Cologne, Germany.
2021 Herb Meetings and Events Continued
2021 Herb Meetings and Events Continued
2021 Herb Meetings and Events Continued
Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.
2020 Herb Meetings and Events
Saturday, January 18, 2020
February 7-9, 2020 - Wisconsin Garden Expo
February 7-9, 2020 - Wisconsin Garden Expo
All About Seeds!
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Matthew Weaver, Horticulture Specialist at the Bruce Company.
We will meet in the upstairs meeting room.
February 7-9, 2020 - Wisconsin Garden Expo
February 7-9, 2020 - Wisconsin Garden Expo
February 7-9, 2020 - Wisconsin Garden Expo
Held at the Alliant Energy Center,
Madison, WI
Come and visit the Madison Herb Society booth at the Wisconsin Garden Expo to learn about herbs, stock up on your favorite MHS products, or buy a cookbook!
Saturday, February 15, 2020
February 7-9, 2020 - Wisconsin Garden Expo
CANCELLED - Saturday, March 21, 2020
Making Herbal Paper
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
MHS board member and mixed media artist Sylvia Lieteau will demonstrate how to make homemade paper. See how common garden herbs and weeds can add fascinating pattern and texture to handmade paper.
We will meet in the upstairs meeting room.
CANCELLED - Saturday, March 21, 2020
Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meeting to be held via ZOOM due to COVID-19
CANCELLED - Saturday, March 21, 2020
CANCELLED Due to COVID-19
Herbs and Honey
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
MHS member Suzanne Heideman and her husband, Mike Heideman, will share their experiences as beekeepers and honey producers, including the role of herbs in
their business.
We will meet in the upstairs meeting room.
CANCELLED - Saturday, April 18, 2020 - Tea
Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meeting to be held via ZOOM due to COVID-19
Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meeting to be held via ZOOM due to COVID-19
CANCELLED Due to COVID-19
Annual Spring Tea for MHS Members
and Their Guests
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Speaker details to come.
What to bring:
- A plate of herbal tea dainties (sweet or savory) to share, with serving utensil
- Your own plate(s), cup(s), and dining utensils
- Optional: A friend/partner (bring additional food, utensils, etc.)
- Fancy hats and spring finery are encouraged!
We will meet in the Atrium.
Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meeting to be held via ZOOM due to COVID-19
Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meeting to be held via ZOOM due to COVID-19
Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meeting to be held via ZOOM due to COVID-19
Exploring Essential Oils
10 a.m.
Presented by Teai Czajka, MHS member and a wellness advocate for doTERRA essential oils. Teai’s goal is to empower you and your family with natural health and wellness.
Learn about essential oils and
ways to use them.
Also, MHS elections and our seedling exchange will take place at the May meeting.
We will meet in the upstairs meeting room.
Watch your email for complete details on how to attend our online meeting via Zoom. Business meeting information will be in the MHS newsletter.
2019 Herb Meetings and Events
2019-2020 Calendar Overview
Saturday, September 14, 2019
2019-2020 Calendar Overview
Join us for business, announcements, herbal treats, and a featured presentation.
Society general meetings are held at
Olbrich Botanical Gardens unless
otherwise noted. *
Business meeting and program
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Monday, August 19, 2019
Saturday, September 14, 2019
2019-2020 Calendar Overview
Vegetarian Theme Summer Potluck
Set-up 5-5:30 p.m.
Dinner 5:30-7 p.m.
Cleanup 7-7:30 p.m.
This summer’s MHS potluck is a vegetarian theme on Monday, August 19, in Olbrich’s Commons Room at 5 p.m.
Bring a dish to pass—something fun and herbal. Invite a friend. Bring your own table service – plate, fork, knife, spoon, napkin.
WE NEED HELPERS TO SET UP
AND CLEAN UP.
Read the Summer Potluck flyer for
additional details.
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Saturday, October 19, 2019 A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair
What I Did With Herbs This Summer
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Several MHS members will share how they used a variety of common and unusual herbs this summer for cooking, beverages, body care, health, and more.
Then we’ll invite other members to share their own herbal ideas. Please come prepared to share your herbal experiences!
We will meet in the upstairs meeting room.
Saturday, October 19, 2019 A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair
Saturday, October 19, 2019 A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair
Saturday, October 19, 2019 A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair
A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come join the fun of packaging MHS’s signature herb and tea blends for our upcoming Herb Fair.
The work goes quickly with many hands.
After the packaging, enjoy herbal treats and conversation. Members are asked to bring herbal treats to share.
We will meet in the Atrium.
Saturday, November 2, 2019 Annual Herb Fair
Saturday, October 19, 2019 A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair
Monday, December 2, 2019 Holiday Potluck for Members
37th ANNUAL HERB FAIR
Free event
Open to the public.
Theme: Wisconsin's Wild and
Native Herbs
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
There will be lots of vendors, the MHS booth and the Educational Room with three fabulous speakers!
Speaker Topics include:
- 9:30 a.m. - Meet the Wild and Native Herbs of Wisconsin
- 11:30 a.m. - Native Herbs in
Ho-Chunk Food Traditions
- 1:30 p.m. - Medicinal Herbs and Lyme Disease
Monday, December 2, 2019 Holiday Potluck for Members
Saturday, October 19, 2019 A Packaging Party for the Herb Fair
Monday, December 2, 2019 Holiday Potluck for Members
Holiday Potluck for MHS Members and their Guests at Olbrich Gardens
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
What to bring:
- An herbal potluck dish to share, with serving utensil
- Your own plate(s), cup(s), and dining utensils
- A donation of full size personal care items for a women’s shelter
- Optional: A friend/partner (bring additional food, utensils, etc.)
- Holiday cheer!
We will meet in the upstairs meeting room.