About Us

The Herb Society of Manitoba was formed in 1995 by a group of enthusiastic volunteers interested in educating the public about herbs and promoting the use of herbs in everyday life. In 1996, a Constitution was written, a Mission Statement formulated, and the Society officially began its work.

Our meetings are generally held the 3rd Monday of each month and start at 7:00 p.m. at the Canadian Mennonite University South Campus in Winnipeg, Manitoba. For more information on upcoming speakers, please visit the Programming page.

General Meetings are open to the public, however, there is a $5.00 charge for guests to attend. Individual memberships are $25.00/year (Canadian funds).

Mission Statement

The Herb Society of Manitoba is dedicated to promoting knowledge, use and enjoyment of herbs through education, programs, research and sharing the experience of its members with the community.

Next General Meeting

When:
Monday January 19th, 2026
Guest Speaker:
Dave Hanson
Topic:
Mid-winter “Tune-up” for Indoor Herbs
Where:
Canadian Mennonite University, South Campus - Conference Room A01, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd. (south of Grant), Winnipeg, MB

Dave Hanson

Dave Hanson is a gardening educator, columnist for CBC Radio Manitoba, co-host of the Grow Guide podcast, and founder of Sage Garden Greenhouses. Over the last 25 years, Dave and his wife Evelyn have established industry-leading sustainability practices at Sage Garden, including being the only commercial greenhouse in Manitoba to use zero-emissions geothermal heating and cooling, the first commercial nursery in Manitoba to discontinue plastic pots, the only local nursery using 100% OMRI organic compost-based soils, and by offering among the largest selection of certified organic herb, perennial, veggie, and ornamental seeds anywhere in Canada. Dave loves to share the many benefits of being sustainably minded as a foundation of his gardening practice.

Presentation Description:

Bringing herbs indoors for winter is an uplifting, fun and tasty way to get through the chilly season. But, mid-winter can also be a time when indoors herbs get fussy. Join Dave Hanson from Sage Garden Greenhouses for easy tips to keeping herbs flourishing right into spring. Dave will discuss winter fertilizing, pest-prevention strategies, mitigating dry indoor air, getting plants to put on new growth over winter, re-potting and more. Dave loves to bring "show and tell" with him, and has some living aromatherapy planned to really set the herby-mood!

Please Note: Please wear a mask for this presentation to prevent any health concerns for the presenter.

To assist in our ongoing effort to be environmentally friendly, please try to remember to bring your own mug for your herbal tea.

Doors open 6:30 pm | Meeting 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Doors close 9:00 pm
Yearly Membership: Individual $25; Family: $35; Student (age 16+) $15
Admission: Members - FREE; Non-member - $5

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