The Herb Faire annually sponsored by the Madison Herb Society, reaches out to the public through lectures and demonstrations and provides an outlet for members to expand their knowledge and abilities to use herbs.
In case you missed the Herb Faire or need additoinal copies of speaker and demonstation handouts, we've made those available below.
Speakers |
Handout Information |
Kathy Eich - Herbalist
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The Basics of Plant Medicines - Herbalism is the practice of using plants as medicines. Mediums for internal use are teas, tinctures (glycerin and alcohol), infused honeys, capsules and in cooking. Read more. |
Nino Ridgeway -
Herbs and Everlastings -
Barthel Fruit Farm

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Growing Herbs Indoors in Winter - As a general rule, the best herbs to grow indoors in winter are the tender perennials (see chart). These are herbs that would ordinarily survive for many years in a mild climate, but cannot survive the harsh winters of Wisconsin. Read more. |
Lauri Lee -
Herb "n Gardner

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Cooking with Mint - handout not available |
Thanksgiving Herbs
by Joyce Pohl

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Thanksgiving Herbs include sage, thyme, garlic, onion, dill and more. Try out some tasty recipes using these popular herbs.
Garlic Dill Butter
Herb Butter
Nasturtium Butter
Sage Onion Stuffing
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup |
Herbal Wreath Demo with
Bonnie Kulke - Onondaga Herbs
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No handouts available. |
Herbs for Home and Beauty by Joanie Lawrence and
Mari Lynn Haugh

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Learn how to make your own personal herbal cosmetic and cleaning products including deodorant, bath salts, window cleaner and more!
Read more. |
Best Herbs for Your Kitchen Garden - Samantha Peckham - Olbrich Botanical Gardens

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Discover 10 herbs that should be in your kitchen pantry! Read more. |
New updated cookbook: A Medley of Mint
The following vendors were at the 2011 Herb Faire:
Click Here for the 2011 Herb Faire Poster
For additional future Herb Faire information: Visit www.madisonherbsociety.org
Or contact:
Rosemary Stenback (608) 833-3532
Edith Thayer (vendors) (608) 278-1231, or
Marge Snyder, MHS President (608) 233-6219
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