How to Make a Clay Sundial
19th August 2025
Words by Claire, age 10 Hello! I’m Claire and I’m going to show you how I made my very own sundial. It’s made from clay, decorated with real herbs from... Read more
Meadowsweet: Sweet scent of summer and bringer of joy!
8th August 2025
Words by Vivienne Campbell of the Herbal Hub Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet is usually in flower for the two summer months of July And August. If you are lucky enough... Read more
Meet the Ambassadors: Seed SistAs
1st August 2025
Founded in 1927 by Hilda Leyel as 'the Society of Herbalists', the Herb Society is the foremost proponent of herbs and all their uses in the UK. By encompassing all... Read more
Herbal Healthcare for the Future: Community, Plants & Sustainable Practice
1st August 2025
Words by the Seed SistAs, Herb Society Ambassadors From Shared Passion to Social Enterprise More than two decades ago, we Seed Sistas crossed paths while studying a BSc in Herbal... Read more
Courgette abundance
15th July 2025
Sweet and savoury seasonal recipes from Barbara Wilkinson, Chair of the Herb Society The summer is all about abundance and often we find we have a glut, a little more... Read more
Limeflowers from the Linden Tree
30th June 2025
The name ‘lime’ evolved from Middle English word ‘lind’. Now commonly referred to as Lime trees, and valued for their limeflowers (actually the flower and bract gathered together), historical and... Read more
Lee’s story: a student of herbs
3rd June 2025
The Herb Society is open to all who are interested in herbs and their many uses. A number of our members are studying herbs, often working towards a qualification or... Read more
Rose petal and chocolate cookies
3rd June 2025
Recipe from Barbara Wilkinson, Consultant Medical Herbalist, and Chair for The Herb Society --- This one's getting a lot of love on our Instagram. Herbs are a lovely way to... Read more
Elderflower, rose and lemon cordial
3rd June 2025
Recipe from Barbara Wilkinson, Consultant Medical Herbalist, and Chair for The Herb Society --- Try a little kitchen alchemy as a simply way to introduce others to the health benefits... Read more
Kayleigh’s Story: How the “herb” did I end up here?
3rd June 2025
The Herb Society is open to all who are interested in herbs and their many uses. A number of our members are studying herbs, often working towards a qualification or... Read more
Lime & Rosemary: Two Herbal Allies for Mental Wellbeing
20th May 2025
A seasonal reflection for Mental Health Awareness Week Words by Lynn Shore, the Urban Forager and Herb Society Ambassador Mental Health Awareness Week offers a gentle prompt to pause and... Read more
Living in Harmony with Nature, The Timeless Wisdom of Namdhari Sikhi
16th April 2025
Words by Atma Kaur Narinder When you think of herbal remedies, maybe your mind goes to turmeric lattes or green juices. But for many of us raised in spiritual traditions,... Read more
Lady Margaret Meade-Fetherstonhaugh
27th March 2025
Welcome to the fifth and final blog in our month of celebration for International Women's Day and Women's History Month. Title image to this blog shows Lady Meade-Fetherstonhaugh (second from... Read more
Important women of 20th Century Herbalism: Maud Grieve
21st March 2025
Welcome to the fourth blog in our month of celebration for International Women's Day and Women's History Month. Words by Nichole Bahrt Sophia Emma Magdalen Grieve, known as Maud, was... Read more
Eleanour Sinclair Rohde – Founding Advisor
14th March 2025
Welcome to the third blog in our month of celebration for International Women's Day and Women's History Month. Words by Kate Morgan-Owen When Leyel founded the Herb Society, the... Read more