Happy Herbal Days

Do you know that glow? The one you have when you emerge from a few hours surrounded by plants and herby wisdom? It’s a glow of possibility and positivity. A visit to Jekka’s Herb Farm created that glow for me.   Herbetum  If you’ve ever felt slightly cheated by the disappointing selection of plants in the standard ...
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- July 1, 2024

Ten Questions to get to know Malcolm Dickson

Thousands of people worldwide engage with The Herb Society through our social media, especially instagram, our website and this blog.    Malcolm Dickson is the owner and creator of Hooksgreen Herbs Ltd and Trustee for The Herb Society, a voluntary role.    Get to know Malcolm and what inspires him through this quick snapshot in ten questions.  1. What’s ...
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- June 15, 2024

Ten Questions to get to know Kristine De Block

Thousands of people worldwide engage with The Herb Society through our social media, especially instagram, our website and this blog.    Kristine De Block, BSc Hons is a Medical Herbalist and Educator and Trustee for The Herb Society, a voluntary role. She is also Junior Herbalist Club Leader.  Get to know Kristine and what inspires her through ...
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- May 23, 2024

Ten Questions to get to know Nicola Sabin

  Thousands of people worldwide engage with The Herb Society through our social media, especially instagram, our website and this blog.    Nicola Sabin is a Trustee for The Herb Society, a voluntary role.  Get to know Nicola and what inspires her through this quick snapshot in ten questions.  1. What’s your first memory of being inspired by herbs? My ...
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- May 14, 2024

Ten Questions to get to know Kate Huet

  Thousands of people worldwide engage with The Herb Society through our social media, especially instagram, our website and this blog.    Kate Huet MNIMH leads the Trustees as Chair Person for The Herb Society, a voluntary role.  Get to know Kate and what inspires her through this quick snapshot in ten questions.  1. What’s your first memory of ...
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Advolly Richmond on Rev Thomas Birch Freeman, a talk at The Garden Museum, London

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 contributions of Birch Freeman is an ongoing project, which began in 2014/2015, when Richmond was prompted to look into the lives of black gardeners. ...
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