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
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
Alexanders
18th April 2020
Written by Nicky Westwood - Herb Society Trustee How lovely to celebrate the spring and take the time, as we can now in this period of Covid-19, to look around... Read more
My Herbology Journey Begins
14th January 2020
Written by Dr Annie Leonard - Herb Society Trustee... I always wanted to learn more about herbs so when I retired, I researched possible courses …. I didn’t want to... Read more
In praise of rocket by Ruth Ridley
13th June 2017
The herb rocket The herb rocket, Eruca sativa, is my favourite salad item. It is easy to grow, and in my opinion has a much more interesting flavour than lettuce,... 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
Flowering herbs in my garden | Spring by Ruth Ridley
13th June 2014
Many herbs in my garden are now in flower I live on the Sussex coast in a Victorian terraced cottage about a mile from the sea. I have a small... Read more
Herb Day at Hooksgreen by Ruth Ridley
26th April 2014
Local Herb Society Meetings One of the great benefits of becoming a member of the Herb Society is the opportunity to meet like-minded people locally and join in with events.... Read more