Mission Statement

The Rosemary-n-Thyme Herb Society of Gaston County is a member of The North Carolina Herb Association (NCHA) and North Carolina Extension and Community Association (NCE&C).

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

Member Benefits

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

Year at a Glance - 2009

The Rosemary-n-Thyme Herb Society meets the third Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m (Business portion of meeting for members begins at 10 am.). at the Lucille Tatum Bldg, in Gastonia NC, on Osceola near the intersection of Union Rd. & Garrison (with some exceptions). As time and meeting location vary, please call before traveling 704.864.4134.

January 17 - Business Meeting

February 21 - Informational and Planning Meeting Program - Alice Walker

March 21 - Candle Decorating with Herbs Workshop - Gail Fitzgerald

April 4 - Annual Plant Sale

May 16 – Speaker - Thomas Joyner with Southern Roots Garden Center

June 20 - High Tea - home of Arlene Lamparter Program - Linda McCusker

July 18 - Trip to North Carolina Arboretum Ashville NC, nestled in one of the most beautiful natural settings in America.

August 15 - Speaker - to be announced

September 19 - Farmers Market- to sell herbs and herb crafts.

October 17 - Speaker - to be announced

November 21 - Holiday tabletop centerpiece. Workshop - Peggy Sloop

December 19 - Christmas Brunch - bring a covered dish and a gift to exchange.

Recipes

(A working women's life saver)

Lemon-Thyme Zest Herb Paste

4 tablespoons Shallots, chopped
3 tablespoons Ground almonds
Grated zest of 4 lemons
2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme
1/2 teaspoon white pepper, ground
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon Chives, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, chopped

In food processor, blend the shallots, almonds, lemon zest, thyme, parsley, chives, and garlic. Mix in salt, white pepper, and honey.

Slowly drizzle in the oil while the blade is turning. Transfer to tempered glass jar and store in the refrigerator (8-10 weeks) or freeze for one year.

Serve as a snack or appetizer - pesto with crackers or bread; as a meal, server with pasta - goes well with tomato based recipes.

Member of The North Carolina Herb Association (NCHA)

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 is statement is to strengthen families through leadership development, volunteer work, educational support, research based education from NC State University & NCA&T State University.