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Scarecrows at Old Alabama Town!

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Monday morning was an exciting time in the Old Alabama Town Herb Gardens. A beautiful day with many wonderful plants growing in each garden dressed up for fall with blazing colors. Art Adventure in the Gardens this year resulted in some wonderful sculptures designed by many. Judging was completed by Mayor Todd Strange with Capitol City Master Gardener taking first place blue ribbon, Ms Lizzie Turnipseed receiving second place red ribbon, a tie for third place white ribbon went to Elmore County Master Gardner and Ms Jane McCarthy OATHS member, and also an honorable mention ribbon to Eat South. Many thanks to all who participated in this fun filled event.

Hops and Barley!

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hops102015Lee Harrison of Fairview Homebrew, spoke about the herb Hops and brewing beer at the Tuesday meeting at the Loeb Center. We got to touch and smell different varieties of hops, and learned a bit about the brewing process. It was a fascinating topic from a genial and knowledgeable speaker. Fairview Homebrew sells home brewing equipment and supplies, along with an amazing assortment of craft sodas.
In Society business, the changes to the By-Laws were passed, new handbooks distributed, and two new members welcomed.

At the Governor’s Mansion Gardens

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On 16 July, Herb Society members worked in the Herb Garden at the Governor’s Mansion. They tolerated the horrific heat and weeded, planted several herbs, and applied pine straw. The chef was very excited to see all the basil, and hopefully the swallowtail butterfly larva will not eat all the parsley and dill. Check out the “Before” and “After” photos!
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Thank you!

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On behalf of the members of the Old Alabama Town Herb Society and all the attendees and vendors who made Herb Day 2014 a success, we’d like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our Sponsors.

Rose

Health Wise Foods

Jack Ingram Motors

Mint

 Hobson Cox–Affordable Eyewear

Lanmac Realty

 Rosemary

Sandra Nickel

Yoga Gem

 Artemisia

 Eastbrook Flea Market

Green Thumb Nursery

 ICBY Yogurt

 Natural Healing by Vitamins Plus

 Pizza Perfect

Randy’s Auto Repair

 Tucker Pecan Company

Thank You!

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On behalf of the members of the Old Alabama Town Herb Society and all the attendees and vendors who made Herb Day 2013 a success, we’d like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our Sponsors.

Rose
Elsie & Roy Hilton
Jack Ingram Motors
Rosemary
Hopson Cox – Affordable Eyewear
Health Wise Foods, Inc.
Tomatino’s Pizza
Wade Construction
Yoga LLC
Ursula A. Kling
Elderberry
Cabot Cheese
Green Thumb Nursery
Cindy Keeping – Partner’s Realty
Lisa Knapp – Intervest Realty Group

Sustainable Agriculture

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The Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network

ABOUT
Healthy Farms, Healthy Food, Healthy Communities!

MISSION
ASAN’s mission is to support conservation practices, families who grow and consume natural food and fiber, and the communities where they live.

COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network (ASAN) is a grassroots network of farmers, consumers, and agriculture-related organizations, all committed to promoting sustainable agriculture in Alabama. We define “Sustainable Agriculture” as farming that supports families and communities while conserving natural resources.