At our open meeting last week with two other clubs, the Ashville Herb Club presented us with a lovely program all about herbs and their club. We learned that when you first plant herbs, you need to be patient. Remember, the first year, they "sleep", the second year, they "creep", and the third year, they "leap". (sleep, creep and leap). That made me feel better because I thought maybe I was killing them.
They had a big display table with all kinds of uses for herbs. First, they make all kinds of hypotufa (sp?) containers, from small soap dishes to larger pots and sell these at their annual fundraiser the first Sat. in May, known as Herb Day at a greenhouse near Ashville. (I can't remember the name right now but we will remind everyone next spring; sounds like a fun group trip.)
Then they make all kinds of food with herbs! Several dips were on hand for us to sample; very yummy! (Some people are dessert people; I'm a dip person!) One thing they put together was a small layered spice kit that makes cute ornaments and stocking stuffers.
Have you ever tried a lavender cookie?? Very yummy! I could taste the lavender right away.
Everyone had a good time and lots of fun; lots of nice door prizes were handed out as well as three big raffle items.
Our next meeting is actually our Christmas Get-Together at Pat S's house (see program for actual address and check your email).
Each member is asked to bring a small $5.00 garden-related gift, a hot or cold food dish to share (this is a potluck) and canned goods to donate to a local food pantry. This get-together is always a lot of fun. Hope everyone can make it!
