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Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the Herb Garden in Battersea Park which was created by the gardening...

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At this time of year us gardeners are itching to get back into the garden to start preparing for the...

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If you are new to herbs the range and variety of plants can sometimes be a little overwhelming. Here is...

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The herb rocket The herb rocket, Eruca sativa, is my favourite salad item. It is easy to grow, and in...

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The Herb Society welcomes three new trustees This year we have been very lucky to attract three new committee members...

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This year sees the ninetieth anniversary of the formation of the Herb Society. In 1927 Hilda Leyel (1880 - 1957)...

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Using cloves as an anesthetic My husband had toothache a few weeks ago, and while he awaited his appointment at...

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Growing the herb marshmallow As the name would suggest, marsh mallow grows in damp places. It is a tall perennial,...

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Herbs around the web The web is a great place to find information but there are almost too many places...

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Herb Talk at the Old Medicine House The Herb Society has many local groups and a list of speakers available...

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Live and let live in the garden Many flowering herbs do have a tendency to set seed, often in the...

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It's May and the sun is shining on herb gardens around the country A great time of year to get...

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A Handful of Herbs A modern herb book When I received this book from the publisher, I was immediately tempted...

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Can the herb stevia provide the answer to chemical additives? Artificial sweeteners and the proposed sugar tax As I write...

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Medical use of the popular herb Following on from the previous article about the cognitive effects of sage and rosemary,...