- May 11, 2020
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Hawthorn Blossom Pudding

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 this extraordinary and beautiful medicinal herb. Medical herbalists have long used hawthorn berries, leaves and flowers for the physical and emotional heart. It truly is ...
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- April 18, 2020
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Alexanders

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 us and enjoy the herbs that grow wild in our area. The field next door to me is currently full of Alexanders.  They love their ...
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- March 30, 2020
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Making herbal remedies

An opportunity to make your own herbal home remedies kit with a mixture of oils, ointments, tinctures and syrups to combat everyday household ills. A busy practical day which will give you at least four herbal products to take home. £85 (payable to organiser) - Includes lunch – 10% discount on production of membership card
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- March 30, 2020
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Identifying, growing and using herbs

This course will help you identify useful hedgerow herbs, decide what to cultivate at home and learn about, harvesting, drying, and storing them as well as using them in simple remedies or cookery ingredients. There will be time to explore the garden and – weather permitting – local hedgerows
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- February 25, 2020
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Make Your Own Natural Beauty Products

Join us for a fun and informative workshop where you will make your very own luxurious and aromatic skin and body care products including bath salts, body scrub, bath bombs, lip polish, lip balm and a body butter, all using the finest natural ingredients. Light refreshments included.   Pre-booking is essential as numbers are strictly limited. Event ...
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- February 25, 2020
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Interested in Teaching Children about Herbs?

If you are a Medical Herbalist, you can train to become a registered Junior Herbalist Leader This intensive course to become a registered Junior Herbalist Leader will be taught over 5 consecutive days in Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire. You will receive: 5 full days tuition Teaching manual containing structured classes to teach both years one and ...
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- February 25, 2020
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Urban Nature

We are taking the Herb Society to participate at the Whitworth Gallery, in their Urban Nature event. Volunteers required , please contact Caroline Daniel
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- February 25, 2020
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Forage on a Farm

Discover the shoots and greens of Spring as you forage the meadows, woods and hedgerows of Woodland an organic farm nestled in the Sussex countryside. Grow your knowledge on different plant properties that make them valuable food & medicine. Make tonics, macerated oils and salves with renowned herbalist Julia Behrens. Create a foraged lunch ...
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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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