2020 VIRTUAL SILENT AUCTION
The Memphis Herb Society Silent Auction is an annual fundraiser that is taking place online this year! Christmas shopping has never been easier! For two weeks, we will post photos and bidding information for a wide variety of unique items sure to please everyone on your Christmas list. Proceeds from …
Herb Garden Volunteers Photo Album
From October 10, 2020 From October 8, 2020 – From September 10, 2020 – Photos courtesy of Tracy Nelms & Sherri McCalla From August 8, 2020 – Photos courtesy of Tracy Nelms & Sherri McCalla From June 13, 2020 – Photos courtesy of Tracy Nelms
Program Resources from Herbalism for COVID-19 Resilience
Thanks to all who joined us for our program Herbalism for COVID-19 Resistance with Leah Larabell from High Garden Tea on Thursday night. It was packed with a lot of great information and takeaways! An important point that Leah made was with COVID being so contagious, there is no prevention. What we …
Herbs for Spring Renewal – Part 2
HERBAL SUPPORT FOR THE LIVER – BITTER HERBS: Bitter herbs stimulate the release of digestive secretions which promote the digestion of food and assimilation of nutrients. They also have an astringent effect on the mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, working to tighten and tone tissues. Bitters also increase …
Virtual Herb Garden Tour Replay & Handouts
From the President: Thank you to Sherri for providing a fabulous herb garden tour virtually last Thursday! We had a good turnout. Sherri and other herb experts answered a lot of your questions about growing herbs. A special thank you goes out to all the volunteers who came out to spruce up the garden beforehand. …
Seed Saving Program Resources by Dana Sanders
Thanks to all who made our first virtual program in April a huge success! Dana Sanders shared a load of information on a topic that can seem daunting: Seed saving. If there was ever a more valuable skill to learn nowadays, this is one to consider. As this pandemic unfolds, …
Antiviral Herbs & Essential Oils
There are currently no studies on Coronavirus; therefore, we have to use the influenza virus as a reference on the best way to deal with it. The first line of defense should always be regular and thorough hand washing, not touching the face, and social distancing when appropriate. The Lifecycle …
April 2020 – Gardening Journal
Gardening Gone Herbs Our April weather is perfect for the busiest planting and gardening month of the year. Considering the challenges facing us personally and those faced by our nation, the garden and its needed challenges are a welcome refuge and place of healing. During these times some intentional and thoughtful gardening …
Herb of the Month – April: Poppy
The Herb of the Month for April 2020 is Poppy Papaver somniferum. The poppy is the source of the culinary poppy seed and also poppy seed oil. The beautiful annual poppy plant, which originated in the Middle East, has been cultivated for at least six thousand years, and ancient peoples, including …