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.
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June Meeting in the Gardens
At the Tuesday evening meeting Jane McCarthy and Ann Hamill conducted the induction ceremony for new officers of Old Alabama Town Herb Society for 2016-2017, using the language of plants for each officer’s purpose. Those present were President Duane “Duck” Mara, Secretary Christine Robinson, and Treasurer Maxine Taylor. After the induction, Jane McCarthy gave a demonstration of propagating plants and a walking tour of the OATHS herb gardens.
June 21 Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, June 21st for the Installation of Officers for 2016-2017 Old Alabama Town Herb Society. Thank you to the officers for the coming year- President Duane Mara; Vice-President TBD; Treasurer Maxine Taylor; Secretary Christine Robinson; Corresponding Secretary Marsha Allison. Jane McCarthy will conduct the installation ceremony. The meeting will be held in the herb gardens of Old Alabama Town (where Herb Day is held). Parking on Jefferson, enter through the gate mid-block. Bring a chair. We will have a short business meeting. Following the installation of officers Jane will give a demonstration on propagating herbs. Bring an empty water bottle (16 oz. to 2 liter and a cutter). Volunteers to bring refreshments are Carolyn Gomillion, Ann Hamill, new members Yma Carrington and Kathy Quinn. No door prizes this month. See you there!
February Program – Natural Dyes
Put some color in your life! Learn about beautiful natural dye colors from plants. Join us at the Old Alabama Town Herb Society Meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 6:00 pm., the Loeb Center at OAT. Barbara Hightower traveled to Scotland’s Shetland Islands last fall for Wool Week. While there, she took a class on using natural dyes from plants. Her presentation will cover highlights of what was covered in the class. Barbara is recently retired, a member of both OATHS and the South Alabama Fiber Enthusiasts Guild and on the fast track to explore the world of fiber, especially Tunisian Crochet and spinning. Ask her about it! Members bring your Mardi Gras Herbal dish to share during Potluck meal time.
More Scarecrow Photos!
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Hops and Barley!
Lee 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
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!
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!
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
Facebook Photo Albums… OATHS Gardens at Old Alabama Town
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