Colonial Triangle of VA Unit /Herb Society of America

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Colonial Triangle of VA Unit /Herb Society of America The Colonial Triangle of Virginia Unit was formed in 1999 and is active in and around the Colonial Williamsburg area.

Unit members volunteer in several gardens in Colonial Williamsburg, including those at the George Wythe House, the James Blair House, and the Apothecary Shop. In addition, the unit maintains a garden at the Hospice House in Williamsburg. Members of the Colonial Triangle Unit are active educators, presenting public programs on topics such as herb garden maintenance, basic culinary herbs, and herb growing tips for the Williamsburg area. The unit also offers a variety of workshops and tours for its members. Recent events include tours of local nurseries and herb farms and cooking demonstrations by local chefs. The unit raises money through an annual plant sale to help support its gardens and the National Herb Garden in Washington, DC. Unit meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month from September through June. Please contact the chair for information on upcoming events.

10/21/2026

Why do some of our most beloved garden plants pack a toxic punch? On October 29 at 1pm Eastern, Dr. Kit Carlson, Biology Faculty at Madison College, will explore how toxins in perennials like Angel’s Trumpet, Arnica, Milkweed, and Autumn Crocus work as sophisticated plant defense mechanisms. Blending botany, toxicology, and history, “Poisonous Perennials and Their Secret Histories” reveals the chemistry behind these natural defenses and the surprising roles these plants have played in human folklore and history. You’ll leave with a new appreciation for the hidden science in your own backyard.

Learn more and sign up: https://loom.ly/nT9QENs

10/18/2026

When John Cassell took charge of the Effingham College and Career Academy (ECCA) Garden Club around 2022, he inherited a huge opportunity to turn an old herb garden in Rincon, GA, into something mo…

10/17/2026

A small patio can still grow a surprising amount of fresh flavor when the right herbs get their own pots. 🌿🪴

10/17/2026

🌸 Don’t clear out every annual after frost. These 5 can still give you something worth saving for next year.

10/17/2026

How to Save Your Basil Before the First Frost and Grow Dozens of New Plants for Free! Easy Tips for Strong Roots 🌿

Save the Date and come to our Open Meeting Nov. 10th
10/16/2026

Save the Date and come to our Open Meeting Nov. 10th

10/16/2026

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Today is a long-overdue recognition of the women of the countryside. For generations, they have quietly carried rural life on their shoulders: rising before dawn, tending gardens and animals, preserving the harvest, feeding families and holding communities together. Their work has rarely been celebrated, but it has never stopped. Today, we see you, and we thank you.

10/16/2026

💜 If your lavender is turning into a woody little shrub, check these 4 habits before blaming its age.

10/16/2026

💜 Lavender cuttings don’t need much to get started, but the details matter. Follow the right technique to give them a strong beginning.

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Meet In The James City County Library 2nd Tuesday Sept. To June 1pm, 7770 Croaker Road
Williamsburg, VA
23188

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+17576454039

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