Herb of the Month: April 2021
3rd April 2021
Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! Wherever you are, we hope that you're taking some time for rest and enjoyment this bank holiday. And, if you're ready to embrace the time for... 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
Are Hobbits Herbalists? by Ruth Ridley
27th March 2015
Hobbiton is a wonderful place to visit I haven't read Tolkein's The Hobbit for a few years, but greatly enjoyed the films, so couldn't resist the opportunity to visit the... Read more
Isle of Wight Lavender – a national collection by Ruth Ridley
24th September 2014
A herb grower on the Isle of Wight Fragrant herbs growing in a lavender garden I was on the Isle of Wight in August for a mini-break with my husband,... Read more
Visit Plantasia at Kew for Herb Heaven by Ruth Ridley
28th July 2014
Herb information in abundance at Plantasia I visited Kew in the first week of June with friends, not realising that Plantasia was on. It's a really informative project, with signage... Read more
Bees and insects in the garden by Ruth Ridley
2nd July 2014
Encouraging insects in the garden Did you know it was National Insect Week last week? It is well known how important insects are in the pollination of food crops, and... Read more