87th Annual Herb Sale
Thursday, May 7, 2026
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at
Historic Yellow Springs
1685 Art School Road
Chester Springs, PA 19425
Cash or Check Only
Don't miss this year's Herb Sale featuring:
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Hard to find herbs
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New varieties
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An extravaganza of scented geraniums
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Unusual ornamental salvias
Handmade gift items created by our members
We sell out quickly. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Consider Joining Us For Lunch!
Dixie Picnic Herbal Box Lunch
All sandwiches come with honey thyme fruit salad, a deviled egg with dill, and a honey lavender upcake. Gluten free bread optional.
Choice of Sandwiches'...
1. Chicken salad with turmeric, fresh tarragon, and grapes on multigrain bread.
2. Roast turkey on marble rye, with turmeric Dijon mayo, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
3. Veggie sandwich with turmeric Dijon mayo, cucumber, avocado, colby jack cheese, sunflower seeds, lettuce, and tomato.
4. Roast beef with horsey mayo, provolone cheese, and tomato, on a Sally Lunn roll.
Cost per Dixie Picnic Boxed Lunch is.. $20.00
Multiple drink options will be available.
(Water, Seltzer, Iced Tea, etc.)
All Boxed Lunch Orders must be received by
April 27th!!
Mail in your order with payment to...
The Herb Society of America
Philadelphia Unit
P.O. Box 273, Chester Springs, PA, 19425
If you have any questions contact us at
339-236-4214
2026 Herb of The Year
Turmeric, Curcuma longa
A tropical perennial flowering herb in the Ginger family, Zingiberaceae.
Turmeric has a history that spans 4,500 years, originating in ancient India.
There are around 133 species of Turmeric world wide.
The rhizomes of Turmeric are used medicinally, for pigments, dye, and spices.
Turmeric is not only the 2026 herb of the year, it was the herb of the month for January 2026. Click the link below to learn more about the herb Turmeric, cucuma longa.
https://www.herbsociety.org/hsa-learn/herb-information/herb-of-the-month.html
New Arrivals
Lavandula x intermedia `Exceptional`
30" - 32" tall and wide.
Silvery foliage with white flowers.
Part of the Peace Tree Farm group of Lavenders.
Hardier with strong fragrance and long bloom.
Mentha x piperita f. Citrata `Basil`
Mint with basil scent in leaves and flowers.
Dark green leaves with red stems and purple flowers.
Used to make teas, lemonade, and pesto.
Used as an insect repellent
Can be used as mint or a basil. Looses basil flavor when cooked.
Rungia klossii
Mushroom Plant
Dark green leaves with pale lavender flowers.
2' - 3' in height
Tender
Prefers part shad to full shade
Adds mushroom flavor to cuisine.
Very nutritious, used in salads soups and stir fries.
