New England Unit

Thank you for visiting. We welcome your comments about our web site. Please sign our guest book below. This page was last updated on: May 29, 2021 The New England Unit is the founding unit of The Herb Society of America. In 1933, seven women formed an educational society dedicated to the study and use of herbs. The Society has grown from one unit t... o more than 40, and from the initial seven members to approximately 2,100 members in the United States, Canada and other countries. The New England Unit has about fifty members, living mostly in Massachusetts. The New England Unit maintains a Teaching Herb Garden at the Gardens at Elm Bank, home of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Wellesley, MA. Please come and visit the gardens this Spring and Summer! Throughout the year, the New England Unit holds educational symposia, meetings and workshops on herbal topics. These are held at Elm Bank, as well as other locations. Our meetings are generally held during the day, during the week, to accommodate the distances members travel. We normally hold an annual Herb Plant Sale at Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA, but due to Covid19, we're canceling for the second year in a row. We hope to be back in 2022. If you have a sincere interest in herbs, and feel you can actively participate in the activities of the Unit, consider joining us. This is a volunteer organization that relies on its members for help and support. The membership application form is available here: About Us/Membership . The Herb Society of America is dedicated to promoting the knowledge, use and delight of herbs through educational programs, research and sharing the experience of its members with the community.Read More