Member Information

Membership Information

Membership is $12.00 per year, due in January.

As a member you can enjoy:

  • Monthly programs for the beginner and experienced herbal gardener
  • Area garden tours
  • The fellowship of other herb enthusiasts in the area, who want nothing more than to share their passion of HERBS with you
  • Monthly door prizes (at our meetings)
  • Free or discounted admission on class field trips
  • Discounts on herb related items at area businesses
  • Participation at area festivals
  • News information to keep you up-to-date on society events
  • Yearly calendar of events

When you join The Herb Society of America your membership includes:

  • 50% discount on a 1 year subscription to The Herb Companion magazine
  • 10% discount on purchases made at Richters Herbs
  • 10% discount on Garden Gallery purchases
  • 10% discount on The ABE Clinical Guide to Herbs when purchased through American Botanical Council.
  • Complimentary or reduced admission fees to  public gardens and arboreta associated with the American Horticultural society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program (discounts listed by state)
  • Symposia and tour discounts, including the Annual National Educational Conference featuring tours, workshops, education and lectures
  • HSA Profiles and Guides
  • Library borrowing privileges
  • Promising Plants
  • Access electronic copies of district and unit newsletters
  • Networking opportunities in an organization of herb enthusiasts including authors, lecturers, researchers, business people, and avid gardeners
  • Membership directory
  • Subscription to The Herbalist journal
  • Quarterly members’ national newsletter
  • District newsletter

As a member of the society, all individuals are asked to donate at least 2 hours to volunteer work each year. Teaching a workshop, hosting a table at a local event, volunteering in one of our community gardens – these are just a few ways each member can give back to the Herb Society and to our community.

We are selling a one-year magazine subscription for only $10!  These can be new or renewal!
  • Mother Earth News
  • GRIT

If you are interested in becoming a member you can:

  • Fill out our online membership information form
  • Call Joan Bass 417-725-5134 for more information or stop by one of our meetings to pick up a membership application.