Herb of the Month: March 2021
27th February 2021
Over the past few days, lots has brought us hope, including the strength of the sun and the moon as they have each lit the sky. In the news and... Read more
Herb Histories: Rosemary – Who rules the roost?
17th October 2020
Cutting through the bitter winds and drenching rain the last few days, have been the wonderful autumn colours and aromas. Rosemary, is one of those herbs I associate with autumn,... Read more
Herb of the Month: September
2nd September 2020
Hello September! Hello cooler weather! Hello my long squished and squashed, packed away jumper collection - welcome back! And, welcome back Sara who this month, inspires us to embrace the... Read more
Herb of the Month: June
5th June 2020
Written by Sara Dixon – Herb Society Member... Basil is a very versatile herb. Largely because there are over 160 varieties - that is a very large range of flavours!... Read more
Wild rose (Rosa canina)
26th May 2020
Written by Nicky Westwood - Herb Society Trustee I photographed these in the dunes whilst walking on the west coast of Jersey with a friend. It was wonderful to see... Read more
Oregano and Marjoram – perfect for your Summer food planning
17th May 2020
Written by Sara Dixon - Herb Society Member Let's address the fact that many academic tomes have been written about how Oregano is really Marjoram - and vice versa! And... Read more
Hawthorn Blossom Pudding
11th May 2020
Written by Kristine De Block - NIMH Medical Herbalist & Herb Society Member... Hawthorn is in bloom at the moment, so it is the perfect time to harvest and use... Read more
March in the ‘Herb Larder’ – Wild Rocket and a wealth of different Lavender flavours
30th March 2020
Written by Sara Dixon - Herb Society Member If you are still with me on building your 'Herb Larder' in the garden, in pots, on the allotment - then let's... Read more
Herb Larder – Garlic Chives and Fennel OR ‘how to be lazy and cheat with ingredients…
30th January 2020
Written by Sara Dixon - Herb Society Member Are you ready to start thinking about herbs for your 'Herb Larder'? Sitting comfortably? Let us begin... You are going to imagine... Read more
Book review | A Handful of Herbs by Segall, Pickford and Hammick
23rd April 2016
A Handful of Herbs A modern herb book When I received this book from the publisher, I was immediately tempted to flick through, drawn in by the lovely photography by... Read more