Welcome to the
Queensland Herb Society!
The Queensland Herb Society was formed in 1975 to bring together people interested in learning more about the cultivation and uses of herbs.
Members meet at 7:30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month at the
Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium in Brisbane. Meetings include herbal information, discussion, activities, prizes and supper. A small entrance fee applies. Visitors are welcome.
Members may freely use our extensive library collection.
Our yearly ‘showcase’ is Herb Awareness—the first weekend of May. This is a two-day event of displays, speakers, workshops, herbal products, great food and company. We organize this event to promote the cultivation and uses of herbs to the people of S.E.Queensland
For everyone who wants to know more about growing and using herbs.
• Discover a large variety of unusual and water wise herbs and plants for sale.
• Browse a wide variety of stalls with herb related goods, products and food.
• Relax and revive at Café Sage for delicious, herb inspired food and beverages.
• Enjoy free demonstrations and talks: Colin Campbell, Jade Woodhouse,
Australian Bushfoods
Herbal Medicine, Workshops, Cooking and Gardening tips.
All this and much more awaits you at the Queensland Herb Society Annual Herb Awareness Weekend!
Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th of May 2008 from
9am to 4pm at the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium.
Admission: $4.00 Adults $3.00 Concession
(Please note: No EFTPOS and only limited Credit Card facilities available)
Come along, bring a friend and experience Learning by Sharing.
For further information, please contact our President, Debbie on 07 5426 8299 or email paulaitcheson@bigpond.com
GUEST SPEAKERS
SATURDAY 3rd May
9.30am - 10.30am Cooking with Belinda
Belinda's always creating something
10.45am - 11.45am Colin Campbell
Horticulturalist and Televison Presenter
12.00noon - 12.45pm Jean Goodwin
Animal Care
1.00pm – 1.45pm Noel Burdette
Landscaping with Herbs
2.00pm – 2.45pm Bettina Schmoll
A home herbal remedy for nearly everything
SUNDAY 4th May
9.15am - 9.45am Jean Goodwin
Animal Care
10.00am – 10.45am Jade Woodhouse
Suburban Worm Farrming
11.00am – 11.45am Cooking with Valerie
Something curry
12.00noon – 12.45pm Jade Woodhouse
Herbs to improve your soil
1.00pm – 1.45pm Joanna Roberts
(Teacher from Grovely TAFE) – Bushfoods
2.00pm – 2.45pm Jade Woodhouse
Backyard Composting
3.30pm Draw the winner