17th February 2022
Written by Ruth Riley There seems to be no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to losing weight. There are those individuals who prefer yoga and breathing exercises for achieving their... Read more
15th February 2022
At Grass Roots Remedies, we work to rekindle people’s passion for our traditions of community herbal health care in an ecologically sustainable way, whilst acknowledging the contributions from other cultural... Read more
15th November 2021
Written by Kate Scott November is a busy month for me, I have been harvesting rosehips to use in salves, oils and soaps and drying... Read more
13th June 2021
Written by Ghislaine Howard Sunday June 6th 2021 saw the first ever HERBIVAL take place at the Garden Museum, in Lambeth, London. A one day festival celebrating herbs, as The... Read more
12th June 2021
Choosing a herb for Herb of the Month in June is tricky. It would hardly be a stretch to say that it’s like standing a child in a sweet shop... Read more
9th June 2021
Written by Ghislaine Howard, citing Katherine Watson "I have long had a penchant for scouring charity shops for old gardening books, of which there are many, reflecting the eclectic dedication... Read more
10th May 2021
Deep-rooted and deeply-rooted within the European landscape, the Birch tree has been a part of the natural landscape since before there were written records of history. It's called a pioneer... Read more
3rd April 2021
Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! Wherever you are, we hope that you're taking some time for rest and enjoyment this bank holiday. And, if you're ready to embrace the time for... Read more
3rd April 2021
Earlier this month, Trustee Barbara Wilson sat down with Rox Madeira of Trossachs Wild Apothecary to talk about societies relationship to nature, how to start a garden and improve your... Read more
21st March 2021
Given on a windy Tuesday evening, a recent talk at London's Garden Museum shared ongoing research into the botanising of Reverend Thomas Birch Freeman. For Advolly Richmond, revealing the botanical... Read more
20th March 2021
"Weeds were the first flowers I knew, they are probably the first flowers anyone knows - the little daisy and buttercup in the lawn. Blowing dandelion clocks. ...[Weeds are] beautiful,... Read more
19th March 2021
Once again, our Trustee Barbara is out for a chat with some fellow plant lovers. This time she's talking to Helen, from Prompted by Nature. Helen's aim is to make... Read more
4th March 2021
In episode 18 of Yoga, Herbs, Wild Food: The Podcast, Rox of Trossachs Wild Apothecary interviews Barbara, our Trustee, about St John Wort. They cover it's wide ranging medicinal uses... Read more
27th February 2021
Over the past few days, lots has brought us hope, including the strength of the sun and the moon as they have each lit the sky. In the news and... Read more
20th February 2021
The humble daisy is rarely paid much attention until the late spring and summer, when the white and yellow blooms accent our lawns, roadsides and fields en masse. However, the... Read moreCopyright 2026. All Rights Reserved