Herbs are our past, present and future.
We find them throughout heritage and culture, history, arts and science. They are embedded within cooking, nutrition, gardening, environment, artisan crafts, art and so many aspects of our wellbeing.
The Herb Society has grown from its foundation in Herbal Medicine to have links worldwide, touching all these elements of herbal living. We continue to inspire and educate, building community around herbs to ensure their contribution is neither forgotten nor ignored.
Our membership creates a community for all who appreciate herbs and respect their virtues.

Become a Member
If you’re passionate about herbs—or simply curious to learn more—we’d love to have you join us! Our community brings together people who share an interest in every facet of herbs: from medicinal and culinary uses to horticulture and history. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of professional experience, you’ll find a welcoming place here.
Come grow with us and become part of a vibrant community of herb enthusiasts, and gain access to exclusive member benefits and opportunities.
- Receive Herbs, the Society’s acclaimed magazine, as well as our regular e-newsletters
- Access to our exclusive online Members’ Area including archive materials, past issues of Herbs and newsletters, member discounts and special offers
- Take part in our members’ only Book Club and Student Group
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Latest News & Articles
Sweet Woodruff – a memory in the linen cupboard
Words by Kristine de Block There are some plants you learn first from books, with their Latin names and tidy lists of actions. And then there are the ones that…
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Lemon Balm
To soothe, enliven and restore. There’s a duality in many plants, with lemon balm it’s her ability to both calm and enliven. She will soothe the mind, ease the ache…
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Poyntzfield Herb Nursery Celebrates 50 Years
Words by Duncan Ross Poyntzfield Herb Nursery started in a quite humble way in 1976 with just 70 species of herb plants and seeds for sale. I arrived from near…
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