The Rosemary-n-Thyme Herb Society of Gaston County is a member of The North Carolina Herb Association (NCHA).

The goals of the Rosemary-n-Thyme Herb Society of Gaston County are to:

• Raise awareness of the healthful benefits of using herbs through monthly meetings and community involvement
• Foster and nurture friendships, information sharing, plant and recipe exchanges
• Maintain and encourage active and new members
• Offer educational opportunities from speakers, members and workshops

  subjects include:

  • history of herbs
  • cooking
  • medicinal use
  • aromatherapy
  • cosmetics
  • gardening
  • landscaping with herbs

• Receive monthly newsletter
• Discounts on fieldtrips, conferences, seminars
• Discount on being a vendor at conferences
• Fun
• Fellowship

The NCHA is a not for profit organization established in 1986. Its purpose is to promote the production, marketing, and use of herbs and herb related products through education and research. As a member we invite you to discover, visit, and promote the many beautiful herb gardens, farms, and businesses that offer healthful products and/or produce to the Piedmont area.

NCE&A's mission statement is to strengthen families through leadership development, volunteer work, educational support, research based education from NC State University & NCA&T State University.