International Herb Association Conference in Fernandina Beach, Florida

Here’s a brief synopsis of a wonderful trip to Fernandina Beach, Florida for the recent IHA conference–a good time was had by all gathered–and we so enjoyed the warm weather and sunshine (a break from the cold temps back in my Maryland garden!

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Here ’s a brief outline of a marvellous trip to Fernandina Beach , Florida for the recent IHA league – a good time was had by all gather – and we so savour the warm weather and cheer ( a good luck from the cold temp back in my Maryland garden ! ) . It seems so odd to have all of the leaves off of the trees and the woodstove fail and then arrive at a place with warm sunshine , balmy breezes and tropical plants in bloom . ( I even went swimming in the Atlantic Ocean and it was quite pleasant – not cold at all . )

Well it is challenging to fit a whole league into one short web log , however I will hit some of the high spot . you’re able to go onwww.iherb.organd read about the group discussion and speaker and even order a transcript of the proceedings . It is always inspiring to get together with similar - minded people and apportion gardening and herbal peak , musical theme , recipes and just the general camaraderie ; this IHA group is especially heartfelt to me and it is like gravel together with old friend .

This conference which was theme “ Spice It Up ! ” was particularly stimulating for me as it was all about chile pepper since Capsicum is Herb of the Year for 2016 . We had some great speaker unit ( too numerous to advert each one here ) and I was proud of to assemble keynote Dr. Mark Uchanski from the University of New Mexico , who gave two enlightening platform on genus Capsicum . Although , I have co - authored three Book on chile peppers , I still learned novel information from him !

Jane Taylor , gain the Otto Richter Award and founder a wonderful program on Childrens ’ Gardens – she is the guru of design kids ’ gardens – and it was bang-up to reckon so many of her accomplishments . path to go Jane !

My program was onChiles & Chocolate – I made a veggie chili ; plentiful live chocolat with anchos ; and dark chocolate , chipotle & salted pistachio barque . I had more than a few folks enjoin me that it wasthe bestchili that they had ever eaten , so I will post the formula for it soon . And the chocolate chipotle nut bark is simply providential – I’ll post that formula next – since it would make a great holiday talent for your favorite chocoholic or chilehead .

The pre- and post- league term of enlistment were good fun . We visited two unlike members ’ gardens , that of Marge Powell and Linda Cunningham , both inJacksonville . We got to see where Marge create her wonderful products likesoaps , balm , lotions and more , in herMagnolia Hill Soap Company ’s apothecary . ( www.magnoliahillsoap.com )

On the post league hitch we visited Linda ’s private home with a backyard chocablock full of plant . Linda holds herbal event throughout the year and she has one coming up the first week of December in time to frequent for the holidays ! ( https://events.jacksonville.com/event/herbal-celebration ) .

Our awards banquet always boast a charge up vendue , which raises money for our base . Long - time member Betsy Williams receive the Professional Achievement Award andWomen Healers of the Worldby Holly Bellebuono was honored by the IHA with the Thomas DeBaggio Book Award . It is a beautiful Holy Scripture full of history and herbal info . This ledger would make the idealistic vacation gift for any nurseryman , herbalist , historiographer or cleaning woman in your life .

Fernandina Beach is a adorable , small town locate on Amelia Island in Northern , Florida . We were able-bodied to walkabout the townspeople easily , shop and dine and even hinge on the tram back and forth to the church where the event was carry . We even dumbfound to walk on the beach and along the backstreets and waterfront . I ’d go back there for a visit anytime !

We had really good vendors – and I tried to buy something from each one of them . The interns , conference committee , helpers / volunteer and caterer all did a smashing job – thanks to each and every one of you !

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