Begin with Birch
Herbs in Profile
Ground never remains bare for long, nature will soon move in. One of the first trees to establish itself...
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Happy Hollydays
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Wander through the woods and among the sleeping giants of our deciduous forests, the green that gives us hope of...
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Gifts from the tree
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As we bring trees into our homes over the festive period, its good to recognise the many gifts they offer,...
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Mother of Herbs
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Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris When running a herb stall at the market, I’m often asked for mugwort, she is a much...
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Late summer lavender
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Lavender is one of the most quintessential plants in an english herb garden, and deployed way beyond the herb garden...
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Meadowsweet: Sweet scent of summer and bringer of joy!
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Words by Vivienne Campbell of the Herbal Hub Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet is usually in flower for the two summer...
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Limeflowers from the Linden Tree
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The name ‘lime’ evolved from Middle English word ‘lind’. Now commonly referred to as Lime trees, and valued for their...
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Lime & Rosemary: Two Herbal Allies for Mental Wellbeing
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A seasonal reflection for Mental Health Awareness Week Words by Lynn Shore, the Urban Forager and Herb Society Ambassador Mental...
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Is Ginkgo your Go-To for Memory?
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In this season of remembrance, we’re taking a look at a herb that has become renowned with enhancing memory and...
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Sage Advice
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Herb Society member Ronnie got in touch with the blog to ask about her sage plant. A simple question I...
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Achillea: the National Collection at John Cullen Gardens
Herbalism>Figures of the Herb World
The Herb Society spoke to Corporate Member John Cullen, of John Cullen Gardens, about their National Collection of Achillea millefolium...
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A Tale of Two Clovers
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A friend asked me ‘what’s the difference between red clover and white clover?’ I love this kind of simple question....
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Wild Garlic Inspiration
Cooking with Herbs
Inspiration from Kelly Holden The Wild Garlic season is well under way here on the Isle of Wight, and I’ve...
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Is the answer blowing in the wind?
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The pasqueflower is beloved of herbalists. A beautiful seasonal herb, it combines startling brilliance with wispy fragility. Medicinally it has...
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