Herb Study Group – Purpose
The Herb Study Group is Coordinated by Master Gardener Tracy Brown. This group brings together volunteers who have a special knowledge or interest in herbs and provides ample opportunity for lifelong learning and creating educational programs, both important components of being a Master Gardener. All interested Master Gardeners are invited to join one or more meetings of the Herb Study Group.
Herb Study Group – Overview
- Monthly educational meetings – The herb study group invites all individuals with interest in herbs to pursue greater knowledge through regular meetings with other herb lovers. The Coordinator, Tracy Brown, arranges meetings and topics, with all participants expected to lead one or more topics. Regular members research the monthly topic in advance and share what they’ve learned with other participants. Attendees are encouraged to bring a food or drink featuring the monthly culinary herbs. Sharing a specimen plant, photogragh, craft project or medicinal and/or cosmetic concoction is also appreciated.
- Seminars and Workshops – In coordination with the Outreach Director, members of the herb study group may plan, prepare and present herb related topics to community organizations, Bell County residents and Master Gardeners. These events are an excellent way to educate participants on herb propagation, cultivation and use. Seminars and workshops may be lecture style or hands-on.
- Support Fund raising events – In coordination with the Plant Sale committee, the herb study group provides recommendations and sourcing support for herbs at the plant sale. They may provide further support in creating planted herb mixes or other merchandising efforts to educate shoppers on the propagation, cultivation and use of herbs for sale.
- Educational tours – This group may arrange for educational tours relating to herbs or other horticultural topics. Tours are generally in the Central Texas area and are open to any Master Gardener. Tours will be publicized in advance and costs, if any, will be the responsibility of each individual.
Herb Study Group – Meetings
The 2024 meeting scheduled is available below or here for a printed copy. Regular meetings take place in the AgriLife classroom. Master Gardeners can check VMS for special event locations.
2024 Date | Seminar Topic | Time |
January 17 | Yarrow – Roundtable discussion | 10 – 11:30am |
February 21 | Making Infused Oils for Cooking – Hands on class | 10 – 11:30am |
March 20 | Herb Pots for Plant Sale – Potting Party. Plus Nasturtium – roundtable discussion | 10 – 11:30am |
April 6 | Mycology Greenhouse – Outreach program in lieu of regular meeting | TBD |
May 15 | Succulents as Herbs | 10 – 11:30am |
June | No meeting | |
July 17 | Advanced Herb Class – Summary | 10 – 11:30am |
August 21 | Echinacea – Roundtable discussion | 10 – 11:30am |
September 18 | It’s About Thyme – Roundtable discussion | 10 – 11:30am |
October 16 | Homemade Herbal Bath Salts – Hands on class | 10 – 11:30am |
November 20 | Annual Pot Luck and Gift Exchnage | 10 – Noon |
Socializing starts at 10 with roundtable sharing promptly at 10:30. Attendees take turns sharing researched information (including chemical properties, growth habit, harvesting, etc.) on one or more topics. Each session will be led by one or more volunteers. Meetings are open to Master Gardeners, Master Gardener Interns, and the general public.
Herb Study Group Documents (coming soon)
Disclaimer
Herb Interest Study Group is for informational and study purposes only. We are adherent to the A & M Agrilife Extension Office and Master Gardener policies. We learn about Herbs and their uses. At NO time do we insist anyone use what we have learned. Or offering any kinds of medical, culinary, etc. advice. It is left to the individual to further research, should they choose to use, anything studied.