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Our Guest Speakers and Presentations
Herbs with Anise, Fennel, and Licorice-Like Flavors
Susan Belsinger, HSA Honorary President, 2018 - 2020
Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic District
Agastache spp. is the International Herb Association’s Herb of the Year™
for 2019 and anise hyssop is the most popular of this genus. We’ll take this
opportunity to smell and taste herbs in this flavor category including: anise,
anise hyssop, basil, chervil, dill, fennel, French tarragon, licorice, Mexican
tarragon, and sweet cicely.
About Ms. Belsinger: Ms. Belsinger is a culinary herbalist, educator, food
writer, and photographer whose articles and photographs have been have been widely published. You can
regularly find Susan at Taunton Press’s www.vegetablegardener.com where she has been blogging for more
than eight years.
People, Plants, and Pollinators: The Herbal Connection
Debbie Boutelier, HSA Past President, 2012 - 2014
Sponsored by the Southeast District
We will explore the interconnected relationships of plants and pollinators,
throwing people into the mix, and then add a twist with our beloved herbs.
Native herbs are powerhouses and can be used for a wide variety of purposes
and are instrumental in providing food, nectar, and shelter for our pollinators.
An introduction to The Herb Society of America’s GreenBridgesTM initiative
will be shared.
About Ms Boutelier: A life-long lover of all aspects of gardening and nature, Debbie teaches nationally on the
many aspects of herbs, organic gardening, nutrition, and other garden related topics. She has studied the
medicinal uses of herbs for over fifteen years and completed a three year intensive at the Appalachian Center
for Natural Health.
The Herb Society of America Annual Meeting of Members and Educational Conference
June 13 - 15, 2019 | Premier Park Hotel | Madison, Wisconsin
Moon Gardening
Jane Hawley Stevens, Founder of Four Elements Organic Herbals
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Unit
Learn how this ancient agricultural practice of following the moons daily
fluctuations influences gardening and other natural cycles. Improve results of
planting, harvesting, and weeding by letting natures natural rhythms guide
you. See how the moon can influence all aspects of life from when to make
sauerkraut to cleaning out the garden. This program asks you to "go with the
flow!"
About Ms Stevens: Jane believes that healing comes from nature, so dedicates her energy to nurturing healing
herbs, both cultivated and wild. Jane’s business, Four Elements Organic Herbals, began in the pursuit of a
dream to establish a family farm and continue her horticultural career. Located in Baraboo Bluffs, Wisconsin,
Jane has contributed her message of honoring nature to schools, civic groups, and through Four Element
Health and Wellness: The Herbal Connection
Pat Crocker - HSA Member, Author, and Herbalist
Sponsored by the Members at Large
According to the global wellness summit mental wellness will be the single
most important and the biggest trend of the future. Wellness embraces
positivity, relaxation, and self-care. Pat Crocker takes a look at how herbs
connect humans to a passionate love of life and a love of all that is alive.
About Ms Crocker: Pat has been a student of herbal wisdom for four decades.
Pat has written 22 herb/healthy cooking books with 1.4 million books in print.
Pat is a lively speaker and demonstrates recipes from her books at food and herb conferences as well as
presenting food demonstrations on timely topics.
Lower Maintenance Garden Design: The Mixed Border
Jeff Epping, Director of Horticulture, Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Sponsored by Pat Greathead, Central District Delegate
Everyone strives to have a fantastic looking garden, not only during the
growing season, but throughout the year. We all lead busy lives and have
limited time to plant and nurture our gardens never mind sitting and enjoying
them! Jeff will lead us on an illustrated talk about garden designs that require
less time, water, and chemical inputs to grow and thrive.
About Mr Epping: Jeff Epping has been Director of Horticulture at Olbrich
Botanical Gardens for over twenty years and owner of Jeff Epping Design & Consulting. He oversees the
horticultural operations and garden designs of over ten inspirational display gardens, showcasing the best
plants for south-central Wisconsin.
The Herb Society of America Annual Meeting of Members and Educational Conference
June 13 - 15, 2019 | Premier Park Hotel | Madison, Wisconsin
The Lore of Spices
Patty and Tom Erd, The Spice House Merchants
Sponsored by the Central Indiana Unit
Throughout time, man’s destiny has been shaped by the search for the elusive
spices coveted by nobility and royalty. The history of the spice trade reveals
fascinating tales of piracy, adventures, and wars. Interesting historical facts,
anecdotes, and entertaining tales of daring will be shared! Attendees will taste
and smell spices and learn more about terroir in spice growth.
About Mr & Mrs Erd: Chefs and food writers throughout the country have come to know Patty and Tom’s
reputation for quality and mentions of their shops often appear in both articles and cookbooks. In 2013 Food
and Wine magazine honored The Spice House by including them in their list of World’s Best Spice Shops.
They have been featured on food programs and have even hosted Alton Brown and Julia Child in their shops.
Make Mine Mediterranean – an Herbal Cruise
Carrie Hennessy, Johnson Nursery, Inc.
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Unit
The lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea are rich in herbal history. Many
of the herbs we use today originated in this region and influenced culinary
traditions. We will sail into nine different herbal ports; some familiar like
oregano and basil, some exotic like za’atar and saffron.
About Ms Hennessey: Carrie is a horticulturist and landscape designer with
Johnson’s Nursery, Inc in Menomonee Falls, WI. Her work experience began
in botanical gardens (including Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison and the Paine Art Center and Gardens in
Oshkosh) where she was first inspired to teach the public about plants. Carrie loves to share engaging programs
on topics ranging from creating butterfly gardens and Wisconsin native plants to deer resistant landscapes.
Growing at Risk Medicinal Herbs
Kate McFeeley, Prairie Pearls
Sponsored by Jackie Johnson ND
Our natural habitat for many native plants is dwindling. We can help protect
these plants by learning to grow them in our yards and in their natural habitat.
We will look at identifying, growing, and harvesting at risk natives including
black cohosh, bloodroot, wild ginseng, blue cohosh, and goldenseal.
About Ms Feeley: Kate’s avocation has been identifying and growing native
medicinal plants and her business, Prairie Pearls, specializes in growing
medicinal herbs and native plants. Kate is a member of the Southern Wisconsin Chapter of the American
Herbalist Guild, Herbalists Without Borders, and United Plants Savers. She has been a speaker at Olbrich
Botanical Gardens, The Nature Conservancy, WORT FM radio, and various herbal meetings.
The Herb Society of America Annual Meeting of Members and Educational Conference
June 13 - 15, 2019 | Premier Park Hotel | Madison, Wisconsin
Permaculture Design and Systems Thinking in Herb Growing
with Kate Heiber-Cobb, Madison Area Permaculture Guild
Sponsored by The Essential Herbal Magazine
We will cover in a workshop the basics of permaculture ethics and principles
along with various ways for implementation. The topics of nutrient dense soil,
water, and the importance of polycultures will be covered. The ethics of
permaculture are care of earth, care of people, and share the resources.
Attendees will walk away with an understanding on how to grow herbs with
soil, water, and diversity as added primary focuses.
About Ms Heiber-Cobb: Kate is the founder and coordinator of the Madison Area Permaculture Guild. For the
last seven years Kate has been teaching permaculture and growing herbs at Madison College. For over ten
years she has co-taught the Permaculture Design Certification Course and has graduated over 180 students.
Kate has taught and presented extensively for master gardeners, sustainability conferences, and more.
Unlock the Elusive Pairing of Tea and Cheese
with Jeanette Hurt, Author and Writer
Sponsored by the Baton Rouge Unit and the Philadelphia Unit
with special support from the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Rishi Tea
Cheese and wine go together like peanut butter and jelly, but cheese and
tea? At first glance, this pairing might sound unusual, but delve a little deeper,
and you will discover a perfect palette pleaser. Learn how cheese and tea
pairings work while enjoying a sampling of local Wisconsin cheeses and teas.
About Ms Hurt: Award-winning writer and author Jeanette Hurt has penned a
dozen different books on food and beverages, including three books about cheese. Her book, The Cheeses of
Wisconsin: A Culinary Travel Guide, received the 2009 Mark Twain Award for Best Travel Book, and her
book, Drink Like a Woman: Shake. Stir. Conquer. Repeat is critically acclaimed. She writes a beverage
column for www.forbes.com, and she is the cheese correspondent for Milwaukee NPR radio station, WUWM.
Meet the Allen Centennial Garden
with Ben Futa, Executive Director
Sponsored by the Central District
Learn first hand how Ben Futa is revitalizing the Allen Centennial Garden.
Efforts include establishing year-round internship programs offering students
hands on experience in the areas of public garden leadership, education and
community programming, marketing and outreach, and plant records
management.
About Mr Futa: Ben is passionate for connecting people to plants and one
another through public gardens. With a background in landscape architecture and sustainability studies from
Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN and Indiana University in South Bend, IN Ben directs the operations
of the garden and its programs.
The Herb Society of America Annual Meeting of Members and Educational Conference
June 13 - 15, 2019 | Premier Park Hotel | Madison, Wisconsin
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