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Scholarship Applications
available September 1st!
National and Ohio scholarships for Plant Sciences available
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Herb it Up!
Come to the popular Herb Fair at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens/October 14, 2023
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Tie the Knot!
Discover one of the largest knot gardens in North America!

WRHS

Member Benefits

The WRHS is recognized for their cultivation and use of herbs where each member feels a sense of belonging and personal worth based on the knowledge gained through membership.

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Horticulture

The Horticulture Committee has been an integral part of the Western Reserve Herb Society (WRHS) since 1948. Members and experts demonstrate and teach pruning as well as harvesting techniques, which are helpful in enhancing the beauty of the Herb Garden and generating Herb Fair products.

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Culinary

Western Reserve Herb Society members love flavors and tastes of herbs. They have visited an organic farm, a maple sugar farm, and a hydroponic growing facility. Find out more about the secrets of culinary herbs and the many benefits they provide!

WHAT WE DO?

HERB GARDENING

During the growing season, WRHS members gather every Tuesday and Thursday morning in our Herb Garden at Cleveland Botanical Garden to maintain the garden, harvest herbs for our annual Herb Fair and fulfill our mission by teaching our visitors about herbs.

WRHS MEETINGS

Check out a WRHS meeting and learn about all the things that we do. Find out more about membership and meetings by clicking icon above.

HISTORIC ROSE GARDEN

Historic Roses are defined as roses that were in existence prior to1867, which was the year the first Hybrid Tea Rose, 'La France', was introduced. In 2011, the Western Reserve Herb Society's collection of Historic Roses was recognized by the Herb Society of America as a certified collection. It remains one of the finest collections of Historic Roses in the United States.

HERB CHAT

If you have a question or need advice on how to grow or prune a specific herb all you
need to do is….Ask The Herb Expert!

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Culinary Garden

The Culinary Garden section is dedicated to edible herbs and plants.

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Dye Garden

Dye Garden

Plants in this garden are those historically and currently used for coloring.

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WRHS Edible Herb Garden

Edible Flower Garden

Edible flowers that have been used in cooking for hundreds of years.

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Fragrance Garden

Fragrance Garden

Herbs that have been grown through the centuries for their pleasing aromas.

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Historical Roses

Living horticultural treasures inherited from our ancestors.

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Knot Garden

Knot Garden

The centerpiece of the Western Reserve Herb Garden.

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Medicinal Garden

Medicinal Garden

Herbs and trees valued by generations for their healing properties.

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Terrace Garden

The raised Terrace gives an extensive view of the entire Western Reserve Herb Garden.

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Trial and Cutting Garden

Trial and Cutting Garden

This less formal space draws gardeners and visitors alike.

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While visiting the Western Reserve Herb Society, find out what we have to offer in our 9 different beautiful gardens.

WRHS By the Numbers

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Use and Delight of Herbs

LEARN FROM OUR SPEAKERS

The Western Reserve Herb Society promotes herbs as plants for use and delight and we love to share our joy and knowledge with each other!

Our WRHS speakers are skilled gardeners, cooks and herb-crafters who are excellent resources of the most up to date herbal information. They will provide an entertaining and informative window into herbal history and folklore, growing tips, and harvesting techniques as well as practical details for growing many different herbs and their uses.