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- March 30, 2021
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Foraging Workshops

A series of 5 Thursday morning workshops on 1st April,  22nd April, 27th May , 17th June and 1st of July   Herbalists in the past believed that the medicinal plants you most needed grew wildly around you, you just had to identify them.   This is a Fun, practical, inspiring  opportunity to forage the wild plants of spring, , prepare herbal remedies, learn how to ...
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- March 30, 2021
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Pathway to Peace Online course

Our tailored, engaging 7-day immersive herbal journey with live webinar, daily videos, audio recordings, meditations, plant guides and online interactive content focuses on specific calming plants and explores tools to promote equilibrium. Learn about herbs and tools for stress management, better sleep and nourishment of the nervous system. Course Cost £95.00 (payable directly to the organisers). ...
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- March 30, 2021
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Weeds and Wild Medicine online 2021

This much loved hands on hedgerow herbalism course run by medical herbalists Edwina Hodkinson and Danielle Kay moved online last year has been extended for 2021.  We are pleased to now offer a year long online course beginning in March, working with the seasons, connecting to wild and medicinal plants, learning how to work ...
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- February 25, 2020
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Tour of the Manchester Herbarium

A behind the scenes Tour of the World renowned Herbarium with one of the Curators. Chance to see some of the Darwin Collection and many Herbs. Chance to chat afterwards over lunch or drinks (not included)   Event Cost - Ind Donation to Museum Additional Information - Meet at Front Desk, Lunch Drinks available in café after ...
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- February 25, 2020
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Hooksgreen Herbs Open Day

Hooksgreen Herbs are delighted to announce that Barbara Wilkinson, registered Medical Herbalist and Herb Society Trustee will be giving a talk and demonstration on Saturday 23rd May during the Open Weekend at their nursery which will be open to all visitors and include refreshments of tea, coffee and homemade cakes. No booking necessary.
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- December 23, 2019
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“Garlick maketh a man wynke, drynke, and stynke”

Traditionally and historically garlic is best known for its use in cooking for flavouring many dishes including stews, pasta sauces, casseroles and curries.   Eaten raw this herb strengthens the immune system, but some might say “at a price!”  One such person was Thomas Nash, who once said, “Garlick maketh a man wynke, drynke, and ...
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- March 12, 2016
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Stevia and the No Added Sugar controversy by Ruth Ridley

Can the herb stevia provide the answer to chemical additives? Artificial sweeteners and the proposed sugar tax As I write this, there is a national campaign fronted by Jamie Oliver to tax sugary drinks. This is an admirable battle in the war against childhood obesity, with primary schools and the NHS standing to share £1bn in ...
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