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Contents of the latest issue - HERBS 2008 Vol. 33, No. 2
Features
- To Be The Best. In the second of her two special features Lesley Bremness takes us through examples of some of the stunning peonies available to gardeners now, and explains how to encourage the best from them.
- Today's World. Judith Hann, Tomorrow;s World presenter, gardens in the Cotswolds and revels in the space she has to grow all the herbs that inspire her cooking.
- Add A Little Colour. Christina Stapley's guide to producing your own plant dyes for wool and silk is a fascinating reminder of how important such herbs have been throughout history.
- Man For All Seasons. William Turner, the botanist who brought British flora to the masses, was born 500 years ago this year Susie White reports.
- Identity Crisis. Superior salsify, burdock or asparagus? After several botanical wild goose chases Sally Cunningham thinks she has a horticultural name for Makkandi or Garmar, the herb sold in her local Asian supermarket.
- Odd Socks And Other Fables. A millenium ago elecampane, prayer and a Thursday were the 'magic bullets' against sudden onset ailments. Penelope Ody traces the source of some much-loved folk remedies.
- Lettuce. Sarah Raven our President shares her favourite recipes using lettuce.
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Contents of the previous issue - HERBS 2008 Vol. 33, No. 1
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Plump Perfection. Peonies have been the medicine of the gods and favourites of Chinese emperors. Lesley Bremness looks at the history of these blowsy blooms.
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Drove Road Beauty. A good living was to be had collecting the wild herbs growing alongside the old drove roads. Gabrielle Hatfield goes back in time to the root diggers craft.
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On The Brink. Food, medicine, status symbols - orchids are all of these. Dr Henry Oakeley continues his journey into their world and alerts us to the threats facing these stunning plants.
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Seaside Super Berry. Andrew Chevallier separates the fact from the hype surrounding sea buckthorn berries, which may be the latest herbal miracle workers.
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Fresh Greens. The young spring shoots of cleavers, nettles and dandelion once supplied the vitamins we lacked through winter. Jessica Houdret loves weeds and they are great for making new season tonics.
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Pick Up Pizzazz. Take note of Penelope Ody's history of tonic herbs to put a spring in your step - but one or two might make you feel a little queasy.
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Cabbages And Chicory. Sarah Raven our current President shares her favourite recipes using these winter vegetables.
N.B. Back issues of Herbs will be available for purchase soon via this website.
Herb Society Members receive Herbs, the UK's oldest specialist magazine devoted exclusively to herbs. Herbs is published four times a year. Issues of the journal are also available at some herbal and gardening events and by mail from the Herb Society. The annual subscription for Herbs to be sent to you in the UK is £15. E-mail The Herb Society office to purchase your copy of Herbs.Or write with your cheque to The Herb Society, PO Box 626, Banbury, OX16 6EY.
Editor - Hilary Paviour
Designers - Stephen Cary and Mary Barker of Design to Print
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Editorial Board - Debbie Arden and Cheryl Waller.
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August 2008 by 4 July 2008November by 3 October 2008
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