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Michiana Herb Society

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Michiana Herb Society

We are dedicated to the preservation and the cultivation of The Herb and Sensory Garden within Fernwood Botanical Gardens, Niles Michigan.

04/02/2026

Meet Olivia Benitez, the owner and chef of

Olivia will be joining us as a speaker at the Herbal Symposium. We hear she might be teaching us a little about her favorite creation, spicy chocolates.

Grab your tickets from the link in our bio, and join us for the day at .botanical .

03/31/2026

Meet our next vendor, Olivia Mendoza Illustrations.

Olivia is an illustrator and designer out of west Michigan, specializing in realism and natural subject matter, exploring other fields and methods at every given opportunity.

will be joining us for the Symposium with a selection of her works for sale.

Learn more about the Herbal Symposium from the link in our bio.

03/27/2026

Meet Earthsticks.

"Earth Sticks & Scents was created because of need. Everyone needs products that help with so many common problems, without the use of added chemicals. Using a solid stick eliminates the mess of blending and applying oils. Being solid, they are safer, cleaner and there is no waste. Since the creation of Earth Sticks, Earth Soaps and Earth Fresh Deodorant have been born. There are a lot of natural products on the market, but, they are not all the same."

Shop their variety of helpful essential oil blends, Herbal teas, and personal care products during the symposium.

Get your tickets from the link in our bio, or visit the .botanical website.

03/25/2026

will be joining us at the Herbal Symposium.

Shop from a curated selection of their Herbal teas including "The Tenth Doctor" and "Miracle Max".

"The Tenth Doctor" is a soothing blend with ginger and holy basil, as well as cinnamon and star anise.

Every blend has a story, and JC + KTeas are here to help you find your favorite cup.

Join us for a day of herbs, education, and shopping.
Grab your tickets from the link in bio.

03/23/2026

Glendora Books will be joining us for the Herbal Symposium with a selection of books focused on culinary herbs, and more.

Glendora Books is a local bookshop in Buchanan, Michigan. They believe in the transformative power of reading and writing, and invite

03/20/2026

Meet Steve Zieverink of .
Steve brings experiences with herbs, spices and the Southern Italian culture full circle.

A snippet on his restaurant:
"Inspired by Nonna Emma (pictured here), southern Italian food and local Michigan organic seasonal farm offerings, we make wood fired pizza, sandwiches, salads and always have amazing seasonal specials. Beginning with a wood fired pizza food truck, for 5 years we travelled across 4 states visiting wineries, breweries, and farmers markets making pizza!"

Join us at our Herbal Symposium at .botanical on April 11th for a deep dive into non-traditional Italian food and so much more.

Grab your tickets from the link in our bio.

03/18/2026

Meet

“What started as a passion for hand-poured soy candles and gemstone jewelry has blossomed into Sky Apothecary: A Lifestyle Brand. As a candle and jewelry artisan, Sound Bath practitioner, and tarot reader, I am inspired by my understanding that healing is a multi-sensory journey. Whether through leading a curated Candle Magic workshop or providing a private tarot reading, my goal is to empower my clients and customers to unlock their own inner wisdom. Through Sky Apothecary, I weave together the elements of sound, scent, nature, and symbol to help you find clarity on your path.“

Maker and owner Elyse Chilton will be at our Symposium with her gorgeous handmade goods. Take a look at a snippet of what she'll be bringing.

Get your tickets from the link in our bio and join us at .botanical .

03/16/2026

Meet Thrijani Kantareddy of in St. Joe, Michigan.

Thrijani will be one of our featured speakers at the symposium, who will teach us a little about herbs through cooking Indian Cuisine.

Join us on April 11th at .botanical for a day of herbs, food and fun.
Get your ticket from the link in our bio.

03/13/2026

Meet

Hudon Herb Farm started in 2019 in Niles, MI. The Hudon family not only grew a gorgeous selection of herbs to share with their community in the form of a u-pick farm, they also created herbal products from their harvest.

Take a look at just a few of the offerings they will have at the Herbal Symposium.

Want to learn about the use of herbs and enjoy all of the perks?

Learn more about our Symposium from the link in our bio.

03/06/2026

Our favorite event of the year is nearly here!

The Herbal Symposium at .botanical is happening on April 11th.

Come learn about this year's herb, turmeric, and dip your toe into herbs and how they're used in international cuisine.

Find a link to get your tickets in our bio.

Stay tuned for more sneak peeks at this years' Symposium.

04/06/2025

What a beautiful event we had at .botanical !

The Herbal Symposium is an incredibly special event that highlights the use of herbs and the herb of the year. This year was chamomile.

We had amazingly talented speakers from and , all hosted by Dr. Nadine Kelly on her podcast .

There were also amazing vendors to shop from and indulge in.

Most of all, we thank our chair person for her tireless efforts to create this event and for all of her work on keeping the Herb Society going. This event would not have existed without her.

Lastly, we thank the .botanical team for their collaboration and teamwork to make it all happen.

03/31/2025

Only 2 days left to register for this year's Herbal Spring Symposium! The deadline is April 2

Just a reminder of what your registration includes:
🟢 3 herbal education presentations
🟢Three Spirit, Herbal Academy, and Herb of the Year drink tastings
🟢Copy of Herbal Academy’s book, Botanical Cocktails & Mocktails
🟢Morning and afternoon refreshments
🟢Boxed lunch provided by Grateful Pie Company at Fernwood
🟢Herb seedling sale, exhibitor hall, and vendor's market featuring:
Apothica Teas Buchanan District Library Glendora Bookshop MI Grateful Pie Company Hudon Herb Farm Olivia Mendoza Illustration Precision Syrups Sky Apothecary and Varner's Greenhouse & Nursery
🟢Tours of the Fernwood Herb and Sensory Garden
🟢Herbal Yoga session

Visit https://www.fernwoodbotanical.org/list-of-events-programs/herbal-spring-symposium-1 and register TODAY!

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