Looking for something unique and handcrafted to give this holiday season? Join us for a creative and festive experience in our Herbal Holiday Gift Making class. Jamie from Dancing Woods Apothecary will guide you through making delightful, all-natural herbal gifts that are both beautiful and budget-friendly. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll create a variety of handmade gifts and leave with a handout of recipes so you can continue crafting at home. Whether you’re a returning participant or a first-time attendee, there’s something new for everyone—this year’s class includes updated recipes and fresh variations. Make your holiday season extra special by giving thoughtful, handmade gifts with your personal touch!

Come to The Ohio Herb Center & Visit Gahanna on Saturday, December 13th, to see the jolly old elf himself. Visit Santa in a historic 1910 parlor, the perfect setting for a treasured memory for years to come. A reservation allows one family admittance for a 5-minute time slot to take photos with Santa. Parents may take photos with their personal devices or cameras. Visit Gahanna and the Ohio Herb Center are proud to present this event as our “Thank You” to the community. The deposit fee will go into an Outreach Fund to present programming to local groups at no cost. Families are welcome to browse unique gifts in the Ohio Herb Center gift shop before or after their time with Santa. There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than a visit with Santa!

This hands-on workshop taught by Sheena Hanscel of the Pollen Patch, invites participants to explore the beauty and benefits of evergreens in winter floral arrangements. You will learn the history and traditions of bringing evergreens into the home—from ancient winter solstice rituals to modern holiday practices. Discover the medicinal properties of common evergreens, including their benefits beyond aroma. You will take home a finished winter arrangement, a handout on evergreens that includes their symbolism and how they are used plus new skills in floral design, plant identification, and mindful plant connection.

Welcome Friend of the Ohio Herb Center. Memberships are valid for one year from date of purchase and are non-refundable. Benefits of your membership include advance purchase of herbs for Herb Day, first glance of class and event registrations , and 15% off in the gift shop(does not include consignment). Additional benefits include a free class up to $25, taught by Ohio Herb Center staff, and 15% off rentals of our historic 1910 parlor depending on the level of membership you purchase. A membership packet will be sent to you detailing your benefits within 7-10 business days. Thank you for supporting the Ohio Herb Center.

The Ohio Herb Center mentorship program was developed to assist herbalists with concentration on 3 areas of focus, Apothecary/Product making, Herb Garden creation and management, and Herbal Class Instructor. Each area of focus will end with a project completed by the mentees. Each participant will receive a certificate with a detailed list of what they achieved during the program along with total contact hours.