October 2024 - 2 herbs and dish of the month
Herb of the Month - Santolina
Dish of the Month - Olive and Chilli Bread
Herb of the Month - Santolina
Cheryl Hart will be talking to us all about Santolina. It's a great herb to talk about this month as with Summer just around the corner it is an ideal pest repellant.
Herb of the Month - Nigella
Dish of the Month - Olive and Chilli Bread
Herb of the Month - Santolina
Cheryle Edwards will be telling us all about Nigella. If you haven't tried using it in your cooking the Nigella seed is the small black seed normally on the top of a focaccia from your local bakery. They have a mild flavor of oregano with a warm cumin and nutty flavor.
Dish of the Month - Olive and Chilli Bread
Dish of the Month - Olive and Chilli Bread
Dish of the Month - Olive and Chilli Bread
Chris Twine will be showing us her Olive and Chilli Bread and letting us know a few hints and tips on how to make it super special. The recipe is in our Cookbook publication.
SEPTEMBER 2024 - agm - gUEST SPEAKER
Guest Speaker
Our Members and Visitors
Our Members and Visitors
Amir is one of our members, a tea therapy specialist and a bundle of knowledge. He came along to talk to us all about three herbs - Burdock, Saffron and Cayenne Pepper. He was so entertaining we've never had so much interaction from our members and visitors, It was awesome.
Our Members and Visitors
Our Members and Visitors
Our Members and Visitors
We have a really special Society. So many members and visitors attending each month.
Saffron
Our Members and Visitors
Saffron
Amir told us there are good and bad Saffron varieties on the market. He tested and showed us how to see if it's a reliable and good brand of Saffron. The test was a few strands in a bag with water. After only a few minutes we had beautiful Saffron water. It tasted so nice.
august 2024 - soup night
Soup Night
Bring your Recipe
Cheryl's Quiz
Soup Night is an awesome night to rug up and get out your winter woolies. Each member brings along a soup, bread or condiment to share. It's a fun night we don't have Herb of the Month or Dish of the Month.
Cheryl's Quiz
Bring your Recipe
Cheryl's Quiz
Last year Cheryl did a quiz for us all of 20 Soups from around the world. It was lots of fun. She is planning again so make sure to get your thinking caps on and bring along your knowledge it will be awesome.
Bring your Recipe
Bring your Recipe
Bring your Recipe
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July 2024 - guest speaker
Guest Speaker
Herb of the Month
Herb of the Month
Sarah runs Basilea Farm at Bur[engary. She will be talking to us all about Edible Flowers.
Herb of the Month
Herb of the Month
Herb of the Month
Deb will be doing Elderflower and Elderberry as Herb of the Month.
Dish of the Month
Herb of the Month
Dish of the Month
Deb will be making Elderberry Syrup and letting us all taste it on home-made ice cream.
June 2024 - guest speaker
Guest Speaker
Herb of the Month
Herb of the Month
Carmen Lizasoain will be presenting how to make a comfrey poultice. Carmen is a Queensland Herb Society member and Naturopath from Eclectic Earth.
Herb of the Month
Herb of the Month
Herb of the Month
Herb of the Month is Comfrey, Symphytum uplandicum, presented by Carmen Lizasoain
Dish of the Month
Herb of the Month
Dish of the Month
Dish of the Month is Chimichurri presented by Carmen Lizasoain.
Chimichurri is a vibrant, tangy sauce from Argentina, where it is typically used as a marinade or condiment for grilled meats. It can be used on many other dishes as well. It's delicious!
march 2024 - guest speaker
Guest Speaker - Michael Wardle Witchy Brews
Dish of the Month - Deb Aitcheson
Guest Speaker - Michael Wardle Witchy Brews
Come join Michael Wardle as we explore how we can increase the resilience and productivity of our gardens by applying what we learn from nature.
Garden fermenting is the process of cultivating local Microorganisms through simple, natural, and affordable methods. Garden fermenting, both aerobic and anaerobic, allows gardeners to create all
Come join Michael Wardle as we explore how we can increase the resilience and productivity of our gardens by applying what we learn from nature.
Garden fermenting is the process of cultivating local Microorganisms through simple, natural, and affordable methods. Garden fermenting, both aerobic and anaerobic, allows gardeners to create all organic and high-grade living fertilizers for our gardens.
In this discussion, we will look at where these ideas have come from and how they can be applied. This will include how to make some of the ferments and how to apply them. This class talk is designed to enable anyone to become a microbial gardener. Michael has been applying these ferments in his gardens for over 14 years and talks from experience on not only how we can create these ferments, but how we can use them for maximum effect.
Herb of the Month - Bruce Ham
Dish of the Month - Deb Aitcheson
Guest Speaker - Michael Wardle Witchy Brews
Bruce Ham will be talking to us all about 3 Peppers. How they grow and how we can use them.
Dish of the Month - Deb Aitcheson
Dish of the Month - Deb Aitcheson
Dish of the Month - Deb Aitcheson
Deb Aitcheson is making us all herby damper. It's in our cookbook. Deb use to make this at least twice a week when her boys were little and come home from school hungry. It was always a good filler as you know what boys are like in the afternoon.
FebRUARY 2024 MEETING - gUEST SPEAKER
Guest Speaker
Herb of the Month
Herb of the Month
Tallis from Dragon Grove Fragrances is one of our beautiful members. She will be showing us all how to make Rose Love Beads and Rosewater something you might like for Valentines Day. Tallis will focus on 5 herbs used in folklore love spells. We are making up a small pack of goodies for you to take home.
Herb of the Month
Herb of the Month
Herb of the Month
Deb Aitcheson is doing Lady's Mantle as Herb of the Month. Consuming Lady’s Mantle tea may help to prevent indigestion, bloating and diarrhea. Come to the meeting to learn a few more things about this really awesome herb.
Dish of the Month
Herb of the Month
Dish of the Month
Elspeth Davies is doing Dish of the Month we are being treated to a Persian Love Cake. Elspeth is a fantastic cook it's going to be delicious.
August 2023 meeting - Soup NIGHT
Soup Night
Our next General Meeting is on the 1st of August starting at 7pm. If you've been pondering about joining us for a meeting Soup Night is definitely the one to attend. All our members bring along a homemade soup or bread to share and we sit together and eat, chat and drink. It's a fun night we also have mulled wine especially for Winter.
Arrive at 7pm to browse cuttings and members' stalls.
Please bring some cash with you and your own carry bag.
The meeting starts at 7.30pm.
Soup Night - See details below.
We charge a small entry fee each night: Members $2 and Guests $3.
Your entry fee gives you a ticket in the Lucky Door Prize and $1 Raffle Tickets are also available.
Soup Night - What to Bring:
Bring along your favourite herby soup, bread or condiment to share.
Please include your recipe if you can so we can share it in our next Sage.
Feasting kit - bowl, spoon and cup.
As we do not have a guest speaker on Soup Night, there will be time to chat and share some of the herbs you featured in your soups. It’s a great night, so don’t miss out.
Herb of the Month will be:
Orris Root Iris germanica presented by Cheryl Edwards
Orris root, botanically known as Iris germanica, is widely utilized in the perfume industry for its distinctive violet-like aroma. We will have plants of Orris Root to show you all as well.
Membership renewals are due now -
Payment can be made in cash or eftpos at this month’s meeting. Please see other details for payment in Sage.
Take care everyone we will see you on the 1st August. Have a great weekend.
November meeting - mini market and workshop night
Mini Market
Herb of the Month - Cloves
How to make a Pomander
Every November we hold a mini market so our members and visitors can buy handmade, baked, grown or created items for Christmas. Please bring along cash as some of the stalls might not have Eftpos.
How to make a Pomander
Herb of the Month - Cloves
How to make a Pomander
Cheryle is going to teach us how to make an Orange Pomander. You will get to take home a gift to make one of your own at home. It takes a bit of time to create one.
Herb of the Month - Cloves
Herb of the Month - Cloves
Herb of the Month - Cloves
Cheryl is doing Herb of the Month. To keep the theme going she will be talking about Cloves. I'm thinking a Baked Christmas Ham embedded with them to add flavor.