Trustees Barbara Wilkinson and Malcolm Dickson will be here for the day. Malcolm will be selling herbs at his Hooksgreen Herbs stand (https://www.hooksgreenherbs.com/) and they will be available to talk to you both about the herbs as well as The Herb Society. Bramall Hall, surrounded by Capability Brown style parkland is a haven of peace …
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Trustees Malcolm Dickson (www.hooksgreenherbs.com) will be here selling herbs and Barbara Wilkinson will be with him to answer any questions you may have about The Herb Society. Enjoy a day out browsing the specialist plant nurseries selling unusual plants, shrubs and spring flowering bulbs and gather great ideas for your garden for the coming seasons. …
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Come along and share ideas for your garden, with free pizza and seeds for everyone at this Chelsea Fringe event on 22nd May from 12.30-7pm. You’ll have the chance to make your own mandala with Peggy Coles from Dementia Action Alliance, participate in a workshop with The Herb Society, and do some planting of your own. This event is free – …
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Harvest elderflower whilst learning how to make things such as syrup or elderflower champagne. Bring containers to bring your final products home safely. Tickets £10 - book in advance (last booking day 13th June). Address given at time of booking.
A leisurely hour-long stroll getting to know our native medicinal plants.
We all need to keep learning in life, and cooking is no different! Our courses are aimed at novice cooks, experienced cooks, and everybody in between. They are fun, light-hearted, and avoid all jargon, complex discussions about cooking or gardening, and encourage exchanges of cooking experiences, knowledge and views. 2 types of course: Cooking Together …
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Hands-on workshop learning about the uses and secret meanings of familiar flowers and herbs, where we will make a hand-tied posy to take home. Booking essential - £12 per ticket available direct from the organiser
Learn how to grow, care and use herbs. These talks are all about Herbs. How to grow, use, harvest & store them. Which ones to try & a little bit about the history & folklore of these wonderful plants. Talks last for 45mins followed by Q&A session Squire’s Garden Centres at 10.30am, 2.30pm & …
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This workshop is an introduction to Plant Ecoshamanism, connecting to the spirit of plants. You don’t have to know anything about plants or shamanism to enjoy the day! We will …
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In the morning Joe Nasr MNIMH of Avicenna Herbs will talk about Arabic Medicine and practical distilling in the Lebanon, and discuss and demonstrate distillation of botanical medicines. In the afternoon Christina Stapley will share research on historical distillation of aromatic waters by ladies for home medicine in the 16th-18th century stillrooms. £60/Students £45 Full …
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