Sweet Woodruff – a memory in the linen cupboard
29th April 2026
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... Read more
Lemon Balm
28th April 2026
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... Read more
Poyntzfield Herb Nursery Celebrates 50 Years
2nd April 2026
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... Read more
Aphrodisiac Herbs
1st February 2026
History has many tales of herbs being deployed to stimulate connection between lovers. While the warmth of sharing a pot of carefully brewed herbal tea is charming enough, it’s fascinating... Read more
Herbs in a Productive Garden
27th January 2026
Many of you may know Stephanie Hafferty as a guru of self-sufficiency. Her garden in mid-Wales is a productive haven. As an Ambassador of the Herb Society, Steph promotes the... Read more
A day in a life of A Herbal Pharmacist
27th January 2026
Words by Eva Zadah, Herbal Pharmacist ----- My name is Eva Zadah and I am one of the herbal pharmacists working for Health Matters, a very popular herbal pharmacy that... Read more
Novel Food Regulation and WHO Strategy
2nd January 2026
Words by Rox Madeira The Novel Food Act The UK Government has tightened its regulatory rules on herbal medicines with its recent enforcement of the Novel Food Act. This states... Read more
Begin with Birch
1st January 2026
Ground never remains bare for long, nature will soon move in. One of the first trees to establish itself is often birch. Young birch trees will grow quickly and... Read more
Happy Hollydays
15th December 2025
Wander through the woods and among the sleeping giants of our deciduous forests, the green that gives us hope of life ongoing is holly, present on every corner, at every... Read more
Gifts from the tree
25th November 2025
As we bring trees into our homes over the festive period, its good to recognise the many gifts they offer, along with the ones we tuck underneath. There are many... Read more
Mother of Herbs
31st October 2025
Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris When running a herb stall at the market, I’m often asked for mugwort, she is a much sought after herb. Though I’m never sure which use she... Read more
No bake delight
30th October 2025
Recipe from Barbara Wilkinson, Herb Society Chair Autumn calls us to make the most of seasonal fruits and nuts. Here's a simple way to create healthy, tasty treats to satisfy... Read more
Cunning Folk and Their Hidden Herbal Knowledge
20th October 2025
words by the Seed SistAs In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the eerie chant of the three “weird sisters”—eye of newt, toe of frog—is all too familiar. These lines have helped cement the... Read more
Spagyrics – The Forgotten Herbal Remedies
20th October 2025
Words by Hannah Charman MNIMH MGHR It’s been a very long time since I qualified as a Medical Herbalist. Since then I’ve grown to love my work more than... Read more
Late summer lavender
27th August 2025
Lavender is one of the most quintessential plants in an english herb garden, and deployed way beyond the herb garden too for scented borders and in flower beds. Lavender does... Read more