- January 9, 2021
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Herbalism and Me

The beginning of a new year is traditionally kept for reflection and review of targets, aims, wants and wishes. In 2021 when many of us just want to look forward, Melissa looks back, bringing us an account of how a childhood exposed to alternative perspectives and practices, including herbalism, has shaped her outlook and ...
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- December 5, 2020
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Herb of the Month: December

Santa might deliver us presents, but Sara fills our tables with deliciousness. Read on for some fabulous wintery recipes! Written by Sara Dixon At Christmas, I find two herbs to be particularly handy,  Moroccan Mint and  Tangerine Sage; the Mint because it comes into its own in cocktails – alcoholic or non-alcoholic - and Tangerine Sage ...
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- November 15, 2020
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Podcast – Roots and All x Herb Society

Everybody loves a good natter, and that's exactly what our very own Barbara Wilkinson had with Sarah Wilson from Roots and All, about the Herb Society, our activities, and of course herbs. On an episode of the Roots and All podcast, Barbara and Sarah talk through the definition of a herb, our affinity for herbs ...
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- November 15, 2020
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Herb of the Month: November

It can feel that courage is a bit harder to come by in the late autumn and winter, when cold and bitter weather awaits us. This year, perhaps we're all especially in need of some extra too. Such is our good luck, that Sara is here with some ideas for experimenting with the flavours ...
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- October 1, 2020
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Herb of the Month: October

Welcome to October. With Autumn well and truly here our go to meals are changing to focus on warming comfort foods. Sarah comes to our aid with a roast recipe, adaptable to a vegetarian diet, to warm us as we shelter from the wind and rain. Happy reading, happy cooking!  Written by Sara Dixon Hyssop knows ...
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- September 12, 2020
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Taxonomy: Names and Nomenclature

Happy weekend yet again! Continuing on the subject of taxonomy, we're taking a magnifying glass to the taxonomic category of species, looking at its subcategories and how they are indicated within the scientific name of a plant. Possibly a bit of a tricker read this time, get comfy and get focused as more secrets are ...
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