FIRST MONTHLY EVENT IS FREE* – just say at the door that you saw the introductory offer on the website. *Please note the introductory offer does not apply to special or major events, such as seminars or conferences.
Normally cost for non-members is $5 entry to monthly events or free entry for HSOV members to all meetings.
Membership:
12 months with the Herb Society of Victoria is $26 for single and $34 for family membership.
It includes 6 issues of ‘The Herb Age’ via email, and other benefits, like discounted nursery grown herbs, discounts to HSOV outings and special events, and free entry to monthly events. HSOV membership will also offer significant savings on the Australian and New Zealand Herb Conference scheduled for October 2022.
2022 Herb Conference - October 8th & 9th
The Herb Society of Victoria are hosting the 17th Australian Herb Society Conference
Where: Burnley (Horticultural) Campus of Melbourne University and Burnley Gardens.
When: Main conference will be held over the weekend of Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October (9am to 5pm).
Ticket price includes:
8 wonderful presentations on a wide range of herb topics.
herbal workshop and garden tours
lunch, morning tea and refreshments
Plus market stalls with plants, books and herb products and a fabulous raffle.
Join this fantastic event to connect and share a passion for herbs with the experienced and budding herbologists!
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The Herb Society Of Victoria Members
Be a member of The Herb Society Of Victoria for free entry to monthly events, 6 issues a year of 'the herb age', discounts on special events and excursions, including the upcoming Australia and New Zealand Herb Conference.