HERB SOCIETY OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS

Joyce has held all offices in CUHSA and is still very active with committees. She is a charter member of CUHSA, a 26 year member of HSA and a designated Master Craftsman in Herbalism. She speaks to groups on many facets and uses of herbs. She especially enjoys growing lavender for fragrance, culinary and landscape uses. 

Contact: comet66t@comcast.net; 404.636.2577.

As an avid gardener I have learned more about growing herbs by becoming a member of the Chattahoochee Unit of the Herb Society of America. I am a retired teacher and for several years I have sold cut flowers, homegrown fresh and dried herbs, wreaths and "herb critters" at a local farmers' market in an Atlanta suburb. By joining the Chattahoochee Unit of the Herb Society of America I was exposed to a deeper knowledge and further detailed information about the use of herbs. The ladies in this group are "walking encyclopedias" of herbal lore and and I have greatly enjoyed the information I glean from their monthly meetings.

I am originally from New York City and have lived mainly in apartments, though I always had an interest in gardening. It mainly involved house plants, however, if I ever got near dirt for any extensive time, I would plant something! So, summer vacation rentals I would attempt a small garden or whenever I rented an apartment with some sort of yard I would "play in the dirt".

I also always had an interest in food and love anything about it from shopping to eating, including cooking and dining out. That is where my love of herbs began but became stronger once I bought a home in Decatur and got involved in the Herb Society, thanks to my neighbor, Joyce Cotter. Since then I have purchased many books on herbs and have turned over a good portion of my lawn into a 11 x 18 ft herb garden. I use my herbs for cooking and love to experiment with recipes. I also love mixing herbs with some floral arrangements in the house and usually have fresh herb clippings in the kitchen for show and for cooking.

The garden has been physically as well as mentally rewarding and is so much easier and more satisfying to attend, then mowing the lawn!

Tracy's earliest gardening memories come from her grandfather's backyard garden spot. Her favorite thing about herbs is how they awaken the sensory sensations: touch, taste, smell, and sight each spring, summer, fall and even winter, bringing such delight. Her husband Jacques is as passionate about herbs as she is. 

Contact: tracyminjauw@comcast.net; 770.726.9149.

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A lawyer, Susan has practiced in Decatur, Georgia for 25 years. Her favorite herb is rosemary and her favorite use for herbs is making fresh Holiday wreaths with magnolia leaves, dried plants and fresh herbs.

Her favorite hobby other than gardening, is reading history and biographies of women who were ahead of their time.

Her favorite group of people, other than CUHSA; "Weight Watchers" and her husband.

Her favorite charity is "Youth Pride in Decatur", offering support to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and questioning youth ages 13 to 24.

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