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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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- January 14, 2020
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My Herbology Journey Begins

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 become a Medical Herbalist, I just wanted to learn more, partly on-line and partly face-to-face! I found my perfect course; the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh ...
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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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- September 16, 2019
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Wild plants around Jersey

Written by Herb Society Council Member - Nicky Westwood Jersey is an irregular shape but is approximately 6 miles by 11.  We have sandy shores around three sides, and cliffs on the north.  This tendency to face the sun has made us an excellent island for growing, and we are renowned for our tomatoes and ...
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- June 14, 2019
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Helping the Bees with Herbs – Part 1

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 - of which I was one. More hives are great but what about the forage to support them and the many other pollinators not ‘kept’ by ...
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- June 12, 2019
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Eco-dying and Printing using herbs

with Glynis Rose Discover what is meant by eco-printing using herbs and minerals to print directly onto a surface using natural fibres such as paper, silk, cotton, linen and wool. Incorporating methods of natural dying we’ll forage for herbal foliage to use to print with. Go home with unique herbal samples and a completely original herbal ...
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- June 12, 2019
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Children’s Potion Club

Meet a real-life medical herbalist! And discover more than the mandrake root in Harry Potter, with exciting adventures into the awesome world of potions, lotions and magical herbs. Learn about the powerful plants that grow on your doorstep. Enjoy and get creative with… Botanical Ointment Making, First-Aid Kits, Herb Scavenger Hunt, Herbal Art & Craft, ...
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- June 11, 2019
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Yoga in the Physic Garden

with Carole Bates An introduction to yoga practice at the physic garden with some gentle movements, breath work and relaxation.  With seasonal herbal teas at the beginning and end of the day, there’ll be two yoga sessions, a meditation on herbs in the labyrinth, or inside depending on the weather. The autumn season is leading today’s ...
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- June 11, 2019
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Autumn Hedgerow Medicine Course

Enjoy 5 days of plant connection and practical medicine making at Julie and Matthew's Tudor cottage in Norfolk, with delicious vegan lunch and cake every day Event cost: £550 Discount for Herb Society members: 10% Authors of: Wayside Medicine: Forgotten Plants and How to Use Them (May 2017); The Herbalist's Bible: John Parkinson's Lost Classic Rediscovered (2014); Make Your Own Aphrodisiacs (2012); Kitchen Medicine (2010); and Hedgerow Medicine (2008). See ...
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