“Farmacy” Our annual picnic will be held at the Lancaster Farmacy. After the picnic, Owner Elisabeth Weaver will be taking us on a tour of their expanded herbal farm. She will also have her store open for us from 5:30-6:30. Please car pool, as parking is limited. About Our Presenter Elisabeth Weaver and Casey […]
CBD (cannabidiol) hemp grown on Cedar Meadow Farm is being used in several research projects with Penn State College’s research center regarding how Steve’s regenerative farming practice impact the quality of CBD hemp oil extract. Steve, a 30-year expert in regenerative farming methods is poised to play an integral role in uncovering verified results that […]
Everyone loves a homemade gift! Instructions to make vinegars, mustards, liqueurs, salts, sugars, cheater jelly, herbal rice and other seasoning blends all made with either fresh or dried herbs will be shared. Demonstration program with samples served. Presented by Susanna Reppert-Brill. Susanna is the enthusiastic purveyor of the timeless magic of herbs at The Rosemary […]
CHG member Judy Beck Lobos will show us ways to record what's happening in your herb garden by creating pages in a handmade book that will be as unique as you are. Learn about garden journaling and the intriguing history of Materia Medica as a personal learning tool. We'll make a quick and easy handmade […]
The Conestoga Herb Guild will hold their Annual Plant & Seed Exchange on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 pm at the Millersville VFW. This event is open to the public. Please join us for this event where in addition to learning about plant propagation, Guild members will supply a variety of plants and saved seeds […]
"Conifer Way Gardens" Bob and Ruth Davis will be providing a tour of their property. Their gardens started as a 16-acre corn field. As a tree and nature enthusiast, Bob started planting trees and conifers in 1977. Today they have woods and an ever-increasing wildlife habitat - leaving brush piles and snag trees providing food […]
"Discover the Many Uses of Wildflowers" We'll walk in the woods and meadows to discover and identify native, invasive, and historically important wildflowers, plants, trees, and herbs. After learning to identify them, we'll learn about how they are used by humans and wildlife today and in the past. Many of the plants we'll find were […]
"For the Love of Sunflowers" in this program we'll find commonalities among a most unusual cast ... the painter Vincent Van Gogh, American explorers Lewis & Clark, and Russian dictator Joseph Stalin... they all had connections to Sunflowers! Anticipating you like sunflowers too, this program was developed for "fun & learning" - including focus on […]
"Creating Pollinator Habitat at Home" Gardens of any size, from pots on a balcony to acres of land, can support and host a wide variety of pollinators and other beneficial insects. Learn what pollinators need to thrive, how your garden can meet their needs, and some practical tips to make the most of your space. […]
Come join us for this celebration of all things herbal! Featuring Educational Speakers, garden & nature inspired crafts, local honey, food, baked goods, plants, medicinal & culinary items, samples, skin & bath care, complimentary tea & coffee, and more.
"Growing Your Own Microgreens" - Club President, Susan Atkins, will present a program on growing microgreens and indoor salad greens. She has been growing microgreens for over a year using easily accessible household equipment. Microgreens are super nutritious and delicious. Use them in smoothies and salads. Presenter Susan Atkins is a lifelong gardener with a […]
Making an Herbal Advent Wreath - A Make and Take by members Susan Smith and Barb Dagen. We will make an Advent table centerpiece. Members will contribute dried or fresh herbs. Please bring enough to share. Also bring scissors or garden clippers to cut herbs to size. The Guild will supply the platter, oasis, and […]
