August Meeting

Herb Gardeners met for our monthly night meeting at the South Branch Library on August 18th. Janet and Beth presented a terrific program on The Multi-Sensory Exploration of Basil. They discussed culinary uses of basil, chemical components of the many species of basil, folk lore and medicinal uses. Club members tested their ability to distinguish the differences in taste and smell due to the composition of essential oils in basil leaves handed out by Janet and Beth. The girls also made refreshments featuring basil in the goodies. Thank you Janet and Beth for an outstanding program and delicious treats!

Club business followed the program. Items for discussion were: treasurer's report, special events update, herbal tea fair, herb gardens and upcoming night meeting programs. Natasha brought tea cakes for every one to sample and give consideration to be on the menu for our tea. Margaret presented information about fall gardening events in the Houston area. For your reference, the garden events discussed by Margaret will be listed in the Events Calendar in this blog. Kim introduced a guest at the meeting, Nicole.

Janet propagated 2 sweet aussie basil plants and gave them as door prizes. Margaret and Stephanie were the winners.