General Meetings of the Herb Society of Manitoba are usually held at the Canadian Mennonite University, South Campus - 600 Shaftesbury Blvd. (south of Grant) in Conference Room A01. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and are generally held on the third Monday of each month except July, August and December. There is the odd exception to the third Monday rule and the location so check the schedule below. Information is added regularly, so check back often.
Meetings generally begin with a brief presentation of Herb Society business, then there is a short break. The Hospitality Committee provides herbal goodies for everyone to try during the break. Right after the break, the speaker begins their presentation. Sometimes the order is reversed depending on the speaker and topic. Upcoming speakers are listed below.
If you have questions, or you want to volunteer at meetings or events, please feel free to contact us at: herbs@herbsocietymb.com.
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.
Bring the fresh taste of the garden inside this winter! Join Dave Hanson as he shares practical tips and inspiration for growing herbs indoors. Dave will cover everything from moving herbs inside from the garden, to starting new ones from seed, to choosing “bullet-proof” herbs that thrive even for less experienced growers. Discover lesser-known herbs well suited to indoor conditions, learn how to provide the right soil, light, and nutrition, and pick up strategies for keeping pests at bay. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this workshop will help you enjoy fresh herbs all year long.
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.