Author: Laura P
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Begin with Birch
Ground never remains bare for long, nature will soon move in. One of the first trees to establish itself is often birch. Young birch trees will grow quickly and provide […]
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December Herb Walk
On our December herb walk we were particularly looking out for the winter plants that have become a natural part of our festivities at this time of the year. Having […]
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Festive Calm
December is the time of year when our activities can seem most out-of-kilter with the natural world around us. While much of nature beds down, tucks in and takes respite […]
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Holly
At this time of the year, our woods are full of sleeping giants. The dark, muscular trunks of beech stand in slumber, their leaves coating the ground with a russet […]
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November Herb Walk
The first Saturday of November this year was right the beginning of the month, 1st November, traditionally celebrated as All Saint’s Day and preceded by All Hallow’s Eve, more commonly […]
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Mother of Herbs
Mugwort, Artemesia vulgaris When running a herb stall at the market, I’m often asked for mugwort, she is a much sought after herb. Though I’m never sure which use she […]
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Wintering on the windowsill
Our green fingered herby gardener, Angela, has some great advice for keeping fresh herbs to hand through the winter. She says: ‘You need not miss out on fresh herbs in […]
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October Herb Walk
I’m often asked ‘do you do the herb walks all year round?’. The answer is ‘yes’. There are plants around us all year, we’ll simply see different things as the […]
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September Herb Walk
The start of September 2025 brought our Anniversary Herb Walk. The first Cotswold Herb Centre herb walk took place on the first Saturday in September, 2024. Twelve months, and twelve […]
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Yarrow
Gardens, fields and hedgerows always look a little straggly by late summer. Conditioned from an early age to start anew in September, we seek out freshness, bright sparks, inspiration. Among […]