Author: Laura P
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Clover story
The clusters of tubular flowers that make up the egg-shaped globes of clover heads (sometimes up to 3cm long) are an eye catching feature of meadows and hedgerows. Although we […]
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February herb walk
Our herb walks take place on the first Saturday of each month, right through the year. Though the winter walks may require more imagination and willingness to search for treasures, […]
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Blend your own Love Tea
With Valentines fast approaching, its time to show a little love with the herbs. Whether you’re brewing for two, or warming your own heart, you can create your own blend […]
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Cleavers
Whether you know it as cleavers, clivers, goosegrass, sticky willy, organic sellotape, or the botanical name of Galium aparine, you will have come across this delicate yet robust plant scrambling […]
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January herb walk
You probably wouldn’t expect to find many herbs braving the wild outdoors in January – especially given the freezing temperatures and snow we’ve had this weekend. But sometimes heading out […]
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Storing Herbs
Words by Angela Jones Let’s start at the very basic level and assume you have no garden, that you buy herbs from the supermarket as and when you need them, […]
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Bay
If you’re thinking of starting a herb garden, bay is a strong recommendation for inclusion. Although as a tree, with the potential to grow up to seven metres high in […]
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Cosy chai
O the weather outside is frightful, but chai is quite delightful. When you’re looking to cosy up indoors, it’s worth taking a bit of time to brew yourself a warming, […]
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Feeling Pine
“Pines are to the evergreens what oaks are to the broadleaves: the most widespread, most varied and most valuable trees of their order.” Hugh Johnson It’s often been noted how […]
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Herby Gift Guide
As inherent mood-boosters, a gift of herbs is sure to bring a smile, and there are so many guises to gift them in. Here’s a selection of ideas for herby […]