Madison Herb Fair

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courtesy Madison Herb Society

A booth at a past Madison Herb Fair.

A booth at a past Madison Herb Fair.

Herbs make our food taste (and smell) better, and also can be medicine. This annual event hosted by the Madison Herb Society features vendors offering items for cooking and healing, as well as plant-inspired art and books, items for pets, and much more. Speakers include Jane Hawley Stevens of Four Elements Organic Herbals on “A Progressive View of Traditional Gardening by the Moon” (at 10:30 a.m.). Find the full speaker lineup below and more info at madisonherbsociety.org.

media release: “Cultivating Herbal Wonder” is the theme of the 42nd annual Madison Herb Fair sponsored by the Madison Herb Society. It takes place Saturday November 2, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue in Madison. Admission is free.

Featured speakers are scheduled throughout the day in the Olbrich Gardens Learning Center.

10:30 a.m.  Jane Hawley Stevens of Four Elements Organic Herbals will speak on “A Progressive View of Traditional Gardening by the Moon.”

12:30 p.m. Kyle Denton of Tippecanoe Herbs will speak about “Medicine of the World Tree.”

2:30 p.m. Chef Kevin Appleton of Vom Fass /Madison DelecTable will speak on “Culinary Uses of Herbs: Practical Tips and Creative Ideas”

A herbal marketplace features two rooms of regional small businesses showing their wares, including herb and spice blends; loose-leaf and herbal teas; herb plants; baked goods, jams, syrups, cocktail bitters, chili pepper products and truffles; wreaths, ceramics, glassware and other plant-inspired art; incense and dream pillows; soaps, aftershave, lotions and other body products; essential oils, sprays and aromatherapy products; foraging baskets and walking sticks; tinctures, salves and herbal remedies; dog-care products and catnip toys; many gift items; and books about herbal uses, gardening, foraging, and cooking.

“Whether we are gardening, preparing food, or caring for our bodies and homes, herbs create wonderful fragrance, flavor and well-being that we should all cultivate in our lives,” said Joyce Pohl, president of the Madison Herb Society. “In addition to our three scheduled speakers, our knowledgeable vendors are happy to share ideas about using herbs for cooking and baking, pet care, personal health and relaxation, gardening, home décor, cleaning and so much more. And, of course, anyone interested in herbs is invited to join the Madison Herb Society.”

The Madison Herb Society is a non-profit membership organization that promotes education about the culture and use of herbs, including their global history and use for culinary, medicinal, horticultural and decorative purposes. Throughout the year, the society sponsors speakers, workshops, field trips, garden tours and themed potluck meals. Interested visitors are invited to become members of the Madison Herb Society at the Fair.

More information about the 2024 Madison Herb Fair and the Madison Herb Society is at www.madisonherbsociety.org.