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Calendula
"Pot Marigold"

To learn more about the health benefits of calendula, see "Calendula:Golden Petals" at www.HerbsforHealth.com.
The current issue of Herbs for Health has several recipes for using calendula in the kitchen.

West Virginia Herb Association

lemon balm

Annual Spring Plant Sale and Open House:
May 3rd & 4th, and May 10th & 11th

Green Heron Gardens,Harrison County, West Virginia

10a.m.-5p.m. each day. Featuring culinary, medicinal, and aromatic herb plants and perennial flowers. Contact Anne Romance and Chuck Lothes at Green Heron Gardens, Rt. 5 Box 1130, Salem, WV 26426. Phone:304-783-5271. Email:anmari@mailstation.com

Green Heron Gardens is also offering "Nature Connections", a seven month experience of self renewal through herbs and nature, on the 3rd Saturday of each month, April through October, 10a.m..-5p.m. each day, and Wild Herb Walk on Saturday June 28th 10a.m.-3p.m.. More information is on our "Events" page, or contact Anne Romance as listed above.


"Planting the Future" at Tai Sophia Institute

Laurel, Md. on Saturday, May 17 from 9 to 5.

United Plant savers presents a one day conference "Planting the Future" at Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Md. on Saturday, May 17 from 9 to 5.

Sunday, May 18 will feature "Barefoot in the Green Pharmacy Garden" at Jim Duke's famous garden. Information & registration at www.unitedplantsavers.org.


Smoke Camp Crafts Annual Open House

Saturday, May 17 rain date Sunday May 18, 10 AM to 4 PM

Saturday, May 17 rain date Sunday May 18 Smoke Camp Crafts will hold their annual open house from 10 AM to 4 PM. featuring a weed walk focusing on plant identification of herbs, native and medicinal plants. A tour of the workshop, drying room, homemade greenhouse and gardens will complete the open house. A brown bag lunch is advised (we are in the boonies), beverages will be provided. For anyone not wishing to do the weed walk, the extensive library will be available. Cost per person is $10/ couple is $15. RSVP at smokecamp@iolinc.net or 269-6416


For general inquiries, please contact:

West Virginia Herb Association

1289 Smoke Camp Road

Weston, WV 26452

(304) 269-6416

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