The Herb Society of America, South Texas Unit is a non-profit, service and educational organization founded in 1968. The national organization was founded in 1933 and has “units” and “members at large” throughout the United States and Canada. The Herb Society of America is dedicated to promoting the knowledge, use and delight of herbs through educational programs, research and sharing the experience of its members with the community. The motto of The Herb Society of America, “For Use and For Delight,” is taken from the herbalist John Parkinson.
What’s Coming Up?
- Westbury Garden Workday – Sat., Sept. 12 and 26 and Oct. 10 and 24, 8 am, 12581 Dunlap St., 77035
- September Day Meeting – Tues., Sept. 8, 10 am – Oils for Herb Extractions – Cosmetic and Culinary presented by Ro Jones and Julie Fordes at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, 1500 Hermann Dr., Houston, TX 77004. Bring your bag lunch to socialize following the program.
- September Evening Meeting – Wed., Sept. 16, 6:15 pm – Herbal Skincare from the Garden presented by Stephanie Calloway at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, 1500 Hermann Dr., Houston, TX 77004. Bring a potluck dish to share and your plate and cutlery. Program begins at 7 pm.
- October Day Meeting – Tues., Oct. 13 , 10 am – Lemon Basil Taste Test presented by Benée Curtis and Julie Fordes at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, 1500 Hermann Dr., Houston, TX 77004. Bring your bag lunch to socialize following the program.
- October Evening Meeting – Wed., Oct. 21, 6:15 pm – A Tea Master’s Introduction to Matcha presented by certified tea blending master Kim McHugh at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, 1500 Hermann Dr., Houston, TX 77004. Bring a potluck dish to share and your plate and cutlery. Program begins at 7 pm.
- Save the Date! – Mark your calendar for the 2026 Herb Fair on November 7
