Dorset Herb Group

Affliated with the Herb Society

The Dorset Herb Group had its inaugural meeting on the 7th August 2008 and currently has 30 plus members and growing. One of these is one of the Herb Society's patrons, the Earl of Clanwilliam.

Dorset Herb Group - Slideshow

Some of the Dorset Herb Group members enjoying a talk and slideshow
Dorset Herb Group - Book Share

Here members share their favourite herb books, an excellent idea and talking point.

At each meeting as well as a talk by a speaker on a wide variety of herbal topics, the group features a herb of the month, herb recipes and general information about all matters herbal, plus a raffle. Come and join us and enjoy meeting like minded people over a cup of tea and cake.

Diary Dates 2010

For more details contact Jo Down.

Please note that the Dorset Herb Group meetings now start at the earlier time of 7:30pm and not 7:45pm

Date/Time Event Location
Thurs 1st Apr 2010
7.30pm
Bach Flower Remedies with Pippa Standen a Bach Flower Practitioner.
Wimborne Community Learning and Resource Centre, BH21 1EB
Thurs 6th May 2010
7.30pm
Plant Swap.

Please contact Catherine Marshall for more details

Fri 4th Jun 2010
2pm
*NOTE DATE & Time Change*

Walk with Herbalist Luzia Barclay at Long Crichel Herb Garden, 2pm start. The walk will last approx one and a half hours. Parking is through Long Crichel Garden gate and in front of long wood pile.

Long Crichel Herb Garden, Long Crichel, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5JU

Please contact Catherine Marshall for more details

Sat 3rd Jul 2010
10am – 12pm Garden Visit with Rachel Helfer. Knitson Old Farmhouse is a mature cottage garden, nestled at base of chalk downland. Evolved and designed over 50 years for year round colour and interest, featuring organic kitchen garden for self-sufficiency.

Cost £4 (includes cup of tea or coffee).
Knitson Old Farmhouse, near Swanage, Dorset, BH20 5JB

Places limited to 25 people – please contact Catherine Marshall to book.

At each meeting there will be herb of the month, book recommendations, herbal recipes and more.

Dorset Herb Group meetings are held at

Wimborne Community Learning and Resource Centre, 41-44 King Street, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 1EB. Situated within the King Street car park, next to the Minster.

Mission statement

To meet as friends to discover and share the love and knowledge of all aspects of herbs.

Subscription

There is no subscription fee, members and non members pay £3.00 to attend each meeting, refreshments (tea and homemade cake) are available for an extra £1.00 per event.

Key Committee members

Chairperson - Catherine Marshall
Secretary - Jo Down
Treasurer - Sarah Watts

Penny Dale's lush herb parterre

NON MEMBERS ARE WELCOME AT ANY MEETING

Where meetings include practical demonstrations a small charge may apply to cover the cost of materials.