Recent Programs, Guests and Events


Programs and Events, Recent and Past Need a reason to join the SAHS? Look what you'll be a part of when you join this amazing group of gardens, cooks, and herbal enthusiasts! This space is an archive of past programs and speakers. There's lots of wisdom and diversity in the SAHS programs, which are open to the public (except for the Members' Only banquets twice a year - a great reason to join the SAHS). 2011 December Members' Banquet is Simple, Elegant Need some inspiration? The Holly and the Ivy by pianist and composer Chad LawsonMore Belsinger Info - Share the Flyer Save the Date for Susan Belsinger! Molly Keck Bugs Us in August Photos from Rackspace Green Day Basil Fest Video Imagine Lavender at June Meeting SAHS at The Festival of Flowers Photos from the May Banquet May Banquet: Scents of Spring Spring Photo Albums! See Photos from: Gayle Morris' Presentation on Worldly Spices The Herb Society at Olives Ole SAHS Visits the Air Force on Earth Da Spice It Up on April 7th! Photos from March Meeting and Interview with Deb Prost Very Cool Meeting in March Pictures and Recipe Video from the February Meeting Chocolate: Beyond Mints and Mole - February Program What a program! Horseradish rocks - see the photos! Horseradish in January! 2010 Members' Holiday Banquet! Photos from Diane Lewis' Presentation Diane Lewis and Herbal Landscapes in November The San Antonio Herb Market is a great success! See the Video. . . *October brings Homegrown's Judy Barrett to SAHS* Tea: Photo Album A Spot of Tea? September Sippings See What We Shared - Photos from the August Meeting *Share and Share - and Like: Our August Meeting* Ancient, Versatile and Unique - That's Dill SAHS at the Fabulous Basil Fest! Photos from the June Meeting Herbs for Survival, Herbs for Life: June Meeting Features Special Forces Medic Sam Coffman Spring Photo Gallery Celebrate Spring at Our Members' Banquet Hats and Herbs - No Place but SAHS! See the Photos Herbal Ground Covers in April Here's to Yum - A Tasty March Program February Meeting Photos - Roses, Roses Everything's Coming Up Roses in February Just for You: Herbal Forum in Round Top Brochure! Photos from January Meeting with Dr.Elizabeth De La Portilla January Program Unravels Mysteries of Curanderismo 2009 See the Banquet Photos - What a Great Evening Members' Holiday Banquet - Celebrations Across the Globe Beads and Textiles and Herbs, Oh My! Pictures from October Meeting October Meeting Features Members' Creations Sandy Winoker Wows SAHS at September Meeting Olives, From Spa to Table in September So Much to Share!! See pictures from the August Meeting Breaking News!! The Herbal Resource Guide is a reality! Pictures: Edible Landscapes Nick Vann July: Tasty Landscapes with Nick Vann June:Joe-Beth Brings Us Beautiful Bay May:Cool Pictures from the Ice Cream Social Here's the Scoop on the May Meeting! Viva Fiesta, Viva SAHS, Viva King William Parade! Members Enjoy Q&A Session with Bob Webster at April Meeting Bob Webster to Talk on Organic Gardening Practices Informative March Meeting featured Popular Speaker Shari Kilman See the Gallery of Shari's Program by Talented Photographer Vladimir Tiumentsev Shari Kilman Brings Healthy Herbs to March Meeting Shari Kilman January Program: "Hey, Herb . .What's Bugging You??" 2008 December Silver Anniversary Banquet Shines Think Poison in October! David Rodriguez Prepares Us for Fall Oh, No - Fleas Forced Cancellation of Much-Loved July Sharing Meeting Salsa Reigns at Members' June Banquet The 2008 Blanco Lavender Festival The Summer Members' Banquet is HOT! May Meeting Brings New Board Members New Farmers' Market at Botanical Garden SAHS Stars at King William Parade Success Report With Square Foot Gardening SAHS Plant Sale at Walk Across Texas Herbal First Aid to the Rescue in May The SAHS Tends Herbs at the Botanical Garden Diane Lewis's Great Program: Indian Herbal Cuisine - see the Pictures and a Recipe! SAHS at the Central Market Herb Festival SAWS Plant Sale Successful, Fun Event Dr. Tom Harris Shares His Handouts from March Meeting Follow-up From Dr. Tom Harris - it works! Photos from the March SAHS meeting - hope you were there! No-Work Gardening? Impossible? Just Ask March Presenter Dr. Tom Harris! Romance in the Air at February SAHS Meeting - access the handouts Romantic Essential Oils Featured for Valentine's Day Program January "Devine Avocado" Program a Smash Hit Handouts from January Avocado Program 2007 SAHS Members' December Banquet Pictures from the November Meeting Volunteers Beautify SABOT Herb Garden Happy Herbal New Year: Devine Avocados in January Chef Bill Visits SAHS in November October Herb Market Best Ever - See the Pictures SAHS at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center 3rd Annual Fall Family Festival Container Gardening in October - Celebrate Fall! - See the Pictures Herbs for Heath in September Members Share Wonderful Things at August Meeting July Meeting Showcased the Gardens of Monticello - see pictures Members' Only BBQ in June - See the Pictures! Check Out the Winning BBQ Sauce Recipes! Come Share with Us in August! Happy 4th of July from the SAHS Members in the Great Northwest Garden Club Visit the Gardens of Monticello at the July Meeting Spa Mania Draws Crowds at May SAHS Meeting Aromatherapy SIG Visits Florame Indulge Yourself in May at the Ultimate Herbal Spa Viva Fiesta - See The Float, Share the Fun Want to see some Herbal Hat Winners? Pictures from the April Fiesta General Meeting - Viva Fiesta! Get Ready for an Exciting Herbal Fiesta in April!! See Pictures from the March Meeting NICK VANN TO FOCUS ON PLANNING OR IMPROVING EXISTING HERB BEDS AT MARCH 15th MEETING Ready for Round Top? Diane Lewis Shares Information for SAHS Members Marjie Christopher Delights Guests and Members (See the Pictures) Pictures from the Wonderful World of Herbs Marjie Christopher to Present in February - Share a Preview of This Exciting Program! Explore the Wonderful World of Herbs in January 2006 Members' December Banquet and Celebration - With Pictures! Renew Your Membership! Report on a Very Successful November Meeting November Meeting to Feature Innovative Chefs from Farm to Table and Other Special Surprises Members' December Banquet It's a Triple Treat at the November meeting: Innovative Chefs from Farm to Table Members' Craft Sale One-of-a-kind handmade herbal gifts and garden items handcrafted by SAHS members Fabulous Silent Auction: Bid on these lovely gifts for the holidays - you will be surprised at the variety and quality. All proceeds benefit the San Antonio Herb Society and its community-supported projects You won't want to miss this meeting, and be sure to bring a guest! Jerry Parsons and Mary Dunford, Guest Speakers in October September: Organic Gardening Expert Bruce Deuley Presents “How to Make Compost Tea and Other Recipes Betty Crocker Never Gave You” Organic Gardening Recipes from September Guest Speaker Bruce Deuley August will be HOT! “Natural Remedies for Pain Management” with Shari Kilman July July 8th - Annual Members Share Meeting: Members of SAHS bring a "show and tell," a project, or a garden tip to share with other members. June June Members-Only Banquet Information April Meet Bill Varney, Fredricksburg Herb Farm March “Creative Ideas for Using Culinary Herbs” with Chef Robert Riddle February: Calvin Finch: Spring Gardening January Learn About Herbal Vinegars 2005 December Members' Banquet - A Time to Celebrate! November Craft Market Showcases Members' Creativity September Shari Kilman Practices What She Preaches (photos) Popular herbal expert Shari Kilman returns as guest speaker for the SAHS September meeting, on Thursday, September 8, at 7:00. Ms. Kilman is a working herbalist, grower, and teacher, and has owned and operated OmniStar Farm in Boerne for 26 years. She fell in love with herbs early in life as her full-blooded Sioux grandmother taught her how to heal herself using the herbs of the land. Ms. Kilman is a member of the American Herb Guild and has studied at the Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies and Dr. Christopher’s School of Natural Healing. She has also studied with top herbalists David Hoffman, Michael Tierra and others. She will speak about how herbs can keep us healthy during the upcoming cold and allergy season. Print the flyer! Invite a guest! August Don't miss our August meeting - acclaimed chef Rene Fernandez of Azuca Nueva Latino Restaurant will join us to show how an expert chef uses herbs to contribute to his wonderful recipes! Print the Flyer June "Changing of the Guard" Board Meeting at Lyn Belisle's house, 6:30 p.m., June 16
Exciting Meeting! Famed herbal-themed mystery novelist Susan Wittig Albert will speak to us about "Magic, Medicine, and Mystery: Herbs Through Human History" Print the Flyer June 9 at 7:00 at the Garden Center Corner of Funston and N. New Braunfels For More Information: 210-641-8166 May 19th Members' Banquet - see La Yerba Buena for details. This is one of two annual meetings reserved for members and their guests. The other is the Christmas Party and gift exchange. All other meetings are free and open to the public, and we love to have visitors at these programs.
May 21st	7th Annual Lavender Festival @ Becker Vineyards; 10 miles East of Fredricksburg & 3 Miles West of Stonewall off Jenschke Lane. http://www.beckervineyards.com/