Herb awareness 2025 - it's our 50th birthday
Herb Awareness - It's our birthday. We are turning 50 years old. Come and celebrate with us we are having a DJ and doing the Nutbush, Birthday Cake as well as all the amazing Guest Speakers and Demonstrations.
Guest Speakers - Herb Awareness 2025
9.30-10.30am – Cheryl Hart our amazing Sage Editor and Membership Secretary will be sharing a little of the QHS History and a bit about “The erb of the 70’s”
10.45-11.45am – Cat Green from Everyday Empowered
Herbal knowledge used to be commonplace. Every home had enough healing skills to take care of themselves day-to-day.
"We’ve lost this, and I bet you feel this keenly because I did too.
That’s exactly why I’m here – to bring herbs back where they belong – to our home, gardens and community."
Cat will be showing us how to blend herbal teas for digestive discomfit such as nausea, bloating and other ailments.
12noon – 1pm – Glen Barrett - Pastry Chef
With a career over 35 years in Brisbane’s culinary scene Glen has spent the past 11 years as Executive Chef at Wild Canary Bistro and recently a finalist for Best Pastry Chef of the Year by the Australian Cake Artists and Decorators Association.
Glen's dedication to local produce and sustainability has positioned him as a notable figure in Brisbane's culinary scene, this commitment leading him to the honour of being named a Scenic Rim Food Ambassador.
He has recently left Wild Canary in pursuit of happiness and new culinary adventures.
He is showcasing and talking about cooking with his Mum as a child to today and his beautiful creations using edible flowers. Glen is also making us a very special Birthday Cake to celebrate our 50th Birthday. We will be cutting the cake straight after his talk at 1pm.
1.30-2.30pm – Lizz from The Cottage Collective
Lizz runs a small business with her husband at Rathdowney which is part of the Scenic Rim. They create crave-worthy krauts, kombucha & kefirs, & magnificent miso from locally grown produce.
Lizz is going to show us how to extend the life of our veggies as she introduces us to "countertop pickles, extend the life of your veggies" with a focus on the herbs and spices they use and how to include more in fermentation.
They supply their homemade products to local shops within the Scenic Rim area.
2.30pm – Raffle Drawn
Guest speakers herb awareness 2025
Cat - Everyday Empowered
Glen Barrett - Pastry Chef - One of Glens beautiful Cake Creations. Glen is baking us a birthday cake and we will be cutting and celebrating at 1pm. Come along to Glens talk and share our birthday with us.
Lizz from The Cottage Collective
Lizz from The Cottage Collective
our new committee
Our New Committee
Every September we hold our AGM and this is your new Committee for the next twelve months.
From left to right: Rose (Committee Member), Tallis (Secretary), Elspeth (President), Deb (Treasurer), Julia (Committee Member), Christine (Committee Member), Rhiannon (Vice President).
HERB AWARENESS 2024 - medieval theme
Herb Awareness -We are on again!
The Queensland Herb Society members would like to invite you to Herb Awareness on Sunday the 26th May 2024 at the Albion Peace Centre, 102 McDonald Road, Windsor from 9-3pm.
We have lots of new stallholders this year. It's going to be very exciting. If you have a love of herbs and gardening we'd love to see you. Our theme this year is Medieval. Come dressed up and see what we are all up to. Our members last time got right into the theme and organised costumes. We even had belly dancers performing.
Cafe Sage is underway with preparations and organising lots of delicious herbal treats. Our members bake and deliver fresh cakes, soup, sandwiches and slices to the hall the morning of the show.
QUEENSLAND HERB SOCIETY
HERBS ARE FUN AND FASCINATING
HERBS ARE FUN AND FASCINATING
The Queensland Herb Society is a community passionate about all things herbs. Join us and discover the wonder of herbs and how herbs can enhance your life. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month (except January) at 7.30pm at the Albion Peace Centre, 102 McDonald Rd, Windsor.
Entry fee: $2 for Members and $3 for Guests.
Should we be un
The Queensland Herb Society is a community passionate about all things herbs. Join us and discover the wonder of herbs and how herbs can enhance your life. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month (except January) at 7.30pm at the Albion Peace Centre, 102 McDonald Rd, Windsor.
Entry fee: $2 for Members and $3 for Guests.
Should we be unable to hold physical meetings we will let you know.
And of course you can always keep in touch and connect with us via facebook (qldherbsociety) and instagram (qld_herb_society) for great herbal tips, hints, news and articles.
Our annual show – Herb Awareness – is scheduled for Sunday 28th May 2023 ~ see more details above.
LEARN, SHARE, GROW.
HERBS ARE FUN AND FASCINATING
HERBS ARE FUN AND FASCINATING
HERBS ARE FUN AND FASCINATING
Herbs are extremely versatile plants, providing a wealth of flavours for cooking and fragrances for potpourris, posies and floral arrangements, as well as having an abundance of medicinal and therapeutic qualities for our health. Learn how to cultivate and cook an amazing array of herbs especially those best suited to the Queensland clima
Herbs are extremely versatile plants, providing a wealth of flavours for cooking and fragrances for potpourris, posies and floral arrangements, as well as having an abundance of medicinal and therapeutic qualities for our health. Learn how to cultivate and cook an amazing array of herbs especially those best suited to the Queensland climate.
Come and delve into the world of herbs with us… we’re sure you will find something of interest.
BENEFITS OF BEING A HERBIE
HERBS ARE FUN AND FASCINATING
BENEFITS OF BEING A HERBIE
When you join our friendly Queensland herb community you’ll also receive:
- discounted ($2) entry fee to meetings
- greatly reduced or free bus trips,
- free access to the QHS library
- delivery of our quarterly “Sage” newsletter,
- plus you get to be part of a like minded group of pretty amazing people.
Membership to the Queensland Herb Society is $30 f
When you join our friendly Queensland herb community you’ll also receive:
- discounted ($2) entry fee to meetings
- greatly reduced or free bus trips,
- free access to the QHS library
- delivery of our quarterly “Sage” newsletter,
- plus you get to be part of a like minded group of pretty amazing people.
Membership to the Queensland Herb Society is $30 for city members (with in 75km radius of Brisbane) and there are also options available for people who live outside that area (Country members who are unable to attend meetings) $20 as well as concession $20 and family options $40.
Download the Membership Form on the Join page above. It also lists the full payment structure and payment options – cheque/post, electronic or in person (at a meeting).
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