The Little Herb House
The Little House to Remember!
5800 Holland Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919)
772-3543
March 2007
Volume 6, Issue 2
Wow, did we ever have some cold weather in January & February! I suppose I’m glad – it makes me feel a little better about global
warming. Maybe less insects this summer . . . and the proper bloom time for daffodils, forsythia, quince, cherry trees, etc.
The weather really does seem to be at extremes. Speaking of the weather, did you know that the RTP area has changed in its
hardiness zone! That’s right – we have gone from Zone 7B to Zone 8. I think that’s as good a measurement on global warming
as anything I’ve seen. You can go to http://arborday.org/media/map_change.cfm to see the change from 1990 to 2006.
Well, there is so much to update you on, I better jump right in!
First, thanks to the many of you who responded to the 2007 survey. Your responses were so very helpful! And based on these responses,
I am excited to tell you about some of the changes you will see starting in March at The Little Herb House.
Many, many of you requested that The Little Herb House open for several days a month on a regular basis. Most of these requests
were for one day during the week and on Saturdays. So, beginning March 10, The Little Herb House will be
Open for Business
Every Tuesday – 10 am to 3 pm, and
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday – 9 am to 3 pm
That’s right, no appointment is necessary, just bring your friends and come on out! You can still make appointments for other days
of the week, but these will be regular business hours effective March 10. Plus, another new offering to go along with your visit, will be
boxed picnic lunches!! Many of you requested having lunch with a few friends while visiting, as opposed to a larger group/club luncheon.
After talking over the options with my caterer, Unforgettable Food Affairs, she has offered a delicious menu to choose from. All that’s necessary
to order a boxed picnic lunch for the day of your visit is to call or e-mail your order by 2:00 pm the day before your planned visit. You can pay for
your lunch ($10, which includes tax and delivery tip) the next day. Please click on this link to see boxed-lunch menu choices for each day of the week:
http://www.littleherbhouse.com/boxed lunches menu.htm
In addition, many classes/workshops will be offered on these days. I am so excited to offer the below schedule for the Spring 2007
Classes/Workshops! I know that as you read through the class selections you will get as excited as I am and want to register for as
many as possible. And remember, if you pre-register to attend two classes, you will receive a “Frequent Herb House Herbie” 15%
15% discount off each class/workshop fee! Three or more classes, take a “Frequent Herb House Herbie” 20% discount off each class!!
So, without further ado, here is the schedule for Spring & Summer 2007:
The
Little Herb House
2007 Spring & Summer Class/Workshop Schedule
|
Dates & Times |
Name |
Description |
Fee/ Person |
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March 24 or March 27 or March 30 11:00 am - 12 noon |
“2007 Herb-of-the-Year: Lemon Balm” Class |
Learn about this year’s Herb-of-the-Year: Lemon Balm. Lisa will discuss the history & herbal lore, cultivation, uses, and recipes for this wonderful, lemony herb. Participants receive an informative hand-out with recipes, a 4-inch pot of Lemon Balm, Quedlinburger Niederliegende (this variety has twice the essential oil content of regular lemon balm and is hardier and more productive!), a 2-inch pot of the Lemon Balm Scented Geranium, and a 2-oz. jar of Lemon Balm Salve (great for cold sores & other skin problems! $12.00 value). |
$20.00 |
|
April 14 or April 17 10:00 am - 12 noon |
“Spring Cleaning Naturally with Herbs” Workshop |
Did you know that a woman who stays home vs. one who works outside the home has a 55% greater chance of developing cancer?!? It can be linked to household carcinogens! Participants will learn how to clean the natural, chemical-free way – with herbs and essential oils of course! Lisa will discuss the cleansing properties of several herbs and essential oils. Each person will receive: The Naturally Clean Home: 100 Safe and Easy Herbal Formulas for Non-Toxic Cleansers by Karyn Siegel-Maier ($12.95 value), a 4 oz. bottle of castile liquid soap ($4), and your choice of a 1/3 oz. essential oil ($7.50). Plus we will make “Cedarwood Dusting Spray” to take home and turn that dusting chore into a pleasant aromatherapy experience! |
$25.00 |
|
May 19
11:00 am – 2:00 pm |
“From Strawberries to Roses” Spring Brunch/Class |
Come celebrate two of this season’s finest crops: strawberries and roses!! We will begin with a brunch, featuring two teas (Chocolate Strawberry & Rose Petal), cold strawberry soup, spinach salad with strawberries, chicken salad croissants, chocolate covered strawberries, and rose-scented geranium cake!! While you dine, Gary Derrick, tea ambassador for The Republic of Tea, will teach us everything we’ve always wanted to know about the art of drinking tea; then Lisa will present a class entitled “How to Eat a Rose!” Participants will receive Jim Long’s book by the same title ($6 value), a bag of “Old-Fashioned Rose Potpourri” ($10 value), and 4-inch potted rose-scented geranium ($4 value). This class would make a great Mother’s Day gift to moms, grandmothers, sisters, and yourself! Gift cards will be available for purchase in advance of Mother’s Day and will be presented in an envelope with a card describing the brunch & class – what a unique, special gift to give! |
$35.00 |
|
May 22 or May 26 10:00 am - 12 noon
|
“Designing, Planting & Using an Herb Garden” Workshop |
If you are thinking about planting your first herb garden, then this class is for you! Participants will draw out a garden design on graph paper and then carry their plan home for planting. Each attendee will receive 6, 4-inch potted herb plants ($18 value) to begin their gardens. Arrive at this class knowing approximate location and dimensions of your garden, orientation of sun exposure, and what you would like to use your herb garden for - Lisa will take it from there! |
$25.00 |
|
June 9 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
|
“A Culinary Day at the Herb Farm” Luncheon & Class |
This will be a day to remember! Lisa will welcome you to the farm with the graciousness of any southern hostess! Tour the herb gardens at 10:00 am while sipping an herbal cordial. Then, Lisa will present a class entitled, “Using your Herb Garden to Stir it up in the Kitchen.” Each participant will receive a book written by Renee Shepherd (founder of Renee’s Garden Seeds) entitled "Recipes from a Kitchen Garden” ($12.95 value). Then get ready to feast and savor all the herbal delights found in Lisa’s gardens with an Herbal Luncheon! This promises to be a class that will fill up fast (limited to 24 people), so get your registration in early.
|
$40.00 |
|
June 19 or June 22 10:00 am-12 noon |
“Stevia: The Sweetest Herb of the Garden” Class |
Sip iced herbal teas, sweetened with stevia, while Lisa discusses the history, cultivation, harvest, and uses for this herb known as the “sugar herb.” Anyone interested in cutting their sugar intake (diabetics, dieters, vegans and natural-food lovers) should attend this class. Each participant will receive the book: Stevia: Naturally Sweet Recipes for Desserts, Drinks, and More by Rita Depuydt ($14.95 value), a white porcelain spice jar filled with ¼ oz. of pure stevia (90% steviaside extract) white powder ($7.95 value), and a qt.-potted stevia herb plant ($5 value). |
$30.00 |
Registration
Pre-registration required - simply fill out the below form and mail along with your check payable to The Little Herb House.
Or you may call in your registration and charge to your MasterCard, VISA, American Express or Discover. Registration for
any class must be received two weeks prior to class date. And remember, if you pre-register to attend two classes, you
receive a “Frequent Herb House Herbie” 15% discount off each class/workshop fee! Three or more classes, take a “Frequent
Herb House Herbie” 20% discount off each class fee!!
& 
& 
The Little Herb House reserves the right to cancel any class due to low registration. If classes are cancelled, you will receive a full refund, or you may choose to apply your refund to a future class. If you are unable to attend a class that you have pre-registered for, a Little Herb House gift card will be issued in the amount of the missed class fee (less any % discount that was taken). All registrations must be received by The Little Herb House at least two (2) weeks prior to class date. For further information or questions, you may call (919) 772-3543 or e-mail ltway@bellsouth.net |
Herbal Recipes
Many have asked for various recipes over the years. I will begin including at least one in every issue of the 2007 newsletter.
If you have an herbal recipe that you would like included in future issues, please e-mail it to ltway@bellsouth.net
Toss all those spring salad greens and herbs with this light, healthy salad dressing!
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Herbs for breakfast ?? – You bet!!
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Reasons to come by The Little Herb House in March
Beginning in March, you may purchase Renee’s Garden seeds at
The
Little Herb House.
Come buy your herb,
edible flower, and misc. vegetable/greens seeds early, while the selection is the best! I have 34 herb varieties,
18 edible flower varieties, and 8 vegetable with edible flowers!
All
King Arthur baking mixes will be
BOGO
– Buy One Get One Free.
This includes scone, bread, and
cookie mixes!!
All
sunshine
lavender farm
products are
On
Sale
– this includes bath salts, body powder, eye pillows, dried bunches, etc.
The
“2007 Herb-of-the-Year: Lemon Balm” Class
Fresh
pussy willow stems will begin to be harvested mid March thru early April!!
Nothing says SPRING like several of these gorgeous branches displayed in a
vase or along with other spring flowers (daffodils, tulips, forsythia,
quince, etc.)
Something new for Easter – lavender and rose petal covered Decorative Easter
Eggs!! These styrofoam hen, duck and goose
eggs have been rolled in dried lavender florets and rose petals that were harvested from lavender plants and rose bushes growing
on the farm. Simply gorgeous when displayed in a pretty Easter basket!!
Prices
for Dried
Lavender
and
Rose
Petal
Easter Eggs
Hen Eggs ( 2-½ inch) $2.00 each or 3 for $ 5.00
Duck Eggs ( 3 inch) $ 4.00 each or 3 for $ 10.00
Goose Eggs ( 3-¾ inch) $ 6.00 each or 3 for $ 15.00
Assortment ( 3 hen eggs, 3 duck eggs and 1 goose egg) $ 20.00
Membership subscriptions may be started any month of the year – not just January!
China Bayles Herbal Mysteries
by Susan Wittig Albert
The China Bayles Herbal Mysteries is a series of fictional mysteries about an
herbalist, China Bayles, who abandoned her career as a hot-shot Houston criminal attorney to buy an herb shop
in a small town located half-way between Austin and San Antonio, Texas. China wants the things that many
contemporary women seek: a quieter life, rewarding work, a close relationship, friends, and community.
Each of her mysteries has a signature herb that is connected to a major theme, and each is liberally sprinkled
with information on growing and using herbs. The China Bayles novels have been praised for their intelligent plots,
quirky and appealing characters, interesting settings, and strong writing.
You may join the Herbal Library Club at The Little Herb House by clicking on this link to get all the details and subscribe: http://www.littleherbhouse.com/herbal%20library%20club.htm
Lemon Balm
2007 Herb of the Year
|
March 24 or March 27 or March 30 10:30 am - 12 noon |
“2007 Herb-of-the-Year: Lemon Balm” Class |
Learn about this year’s Herb-of-the-Year: Lemon Balm. Lisa will discuss the history & herbal lore, cultivation, uses, and recipes for this wonderful, lemony herb. Participants receive an informative hand-out with recipes, a 4-inch pot of Lemon Balm, Quedlinburger Niederliegende (this variety has twice the essential oil content of regular lemon balm and is hardier and more productive!), a 2-inch pot of the Lemon Balm Scented Geranium, and a 2-oz. jar of Lemon Balm Salve (great for cold sores & other skin problems! $12.00 value). |
$20.00 |
Register for this class on the registration form for 2007 Spring & Summer classes/workshops!
That’s all for this issue! Until next time, “Find a way, to enjoy herbs every day.”
Herbally yours,
Lisa
Ecclesiastes 3
A Time for Everything
1
There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:
2 a time to be born and a time to
die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
12 I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live.
13 That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God.
The Little Herb House
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Every Tuesday – 10 am to 3 pm
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday – 9 am to 3 pm
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