What opportunities lie in your unused herbs?
21st January 2020
Written by Herb Society Member Sara Dixon ‘Can you really eat a plant?’ ‘I thought herbs were just for lotions, potions and witches’ brews.’ Just 2 of the comments most... Read more
My Herbology Journey Begins
14th January 2020
Written by Dr Annie Leonard - Herb Society Trustee... I always wanted to learn more about herbs so when I retired, I researched possible courses …. I didn’t want to... Read more
“Garlick maketh a man wynke, drynke, and stynke”
23rd December 2019
Traditionally and historically garlic is best known for its use in cooking for flavouring many dishes including stews, pasta sauces, casseroles and curries. Eaten raw this herb strengthens the immune... Read more
Lady of The Meadow
16th September 2019
Written by Herb Society Member - Niki Senior I’ve just undertaken my weekly ten miles round trip to the nearest village post office with a car boot full of parcels... Read more
Wild plants around Jersey
16th September 2019
Written by Herb Society Council Member - Nicky Westwood Jersey is an irregular shape but is approximately 6 miles by 11. We have sandy shores around three sides, and cliffs... Read more
Helping the Bees with Herbs – Part 1
14th June 2019
Written by Herb Society Member - Beverley Walker The plight of the honey bee has led to a dramatic increase in the number of hobby beekeepers over recent years -... Read more
Herbal Retox!
13th March 2019
Written by Herb Society Member - Helen Miller I want to learn more about herbs. But where to start? There's a massive amount of information out there – websites,... Read more
But they’re weeds!
13th March 2019
Written by Herb Society Member - Hilary Knowles Such was the remark made by a friend walking around my herb garden! She saw a patch of nettles nestling in a hidden corner.... Read more
Herbs for wildlife in a potted garden
13th March 2019
Written by Herb Society Member - Natalie Reynolds Like many other people from my generation, I rent the property I live in. Consequently, I cannot make permanent alterations to the... Read more
Herbs for wellbeing in Battersea Park by Ruth Ridley
1st March 2018
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the Herb Garden in Battersea Park which was created by the gardening charity Thrive in 2002 from a derelict space. It is... Read more
Herbs for our garden friends by Ruth Ridley
11th January 2018
At this time of year us gardeners are itching to get back into the garden to start preparing for the season ahead. It's still too cold to be sowing things... Read more
Three herbs to try today by Ruth Ridley
10th November 2017
If you are new to herbs the range and variety of plants can sometimes be a little overwhelming. Here is a simple guide to show you how to easily incorporate... Read more
In praise of rocket by Ruth Ridley
13th June 2017
The herb rocket The herb rocket, Eruca sativa, is my favourite salad item. It is easy to grow, and in my opinion has a much more interesting flavour than lettuce,... Read more
New faces at the Herb Society by Ruth Ridley
22nd April 2017
The Herb Society welcomes three new trustees This year we have been very lucky to attract three new committee members to the Herb Society. This is very important for us... Read more
The Herb Society’s 90th Birthday by Ruth Ridley
30th March 2017
This year sees the ninetieth anniversary of the formation of the Herb Society. In 1927 Hilda Leyel (1880 - 1957) founded the Society of Herbalists, which would later become the... Read more