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Contents of the Spring issue - HERBS 2010 Vol. 35, No. 2
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- Lovage - Judith Hann profiles Lovage, one of her 'big four' herbs.
- Garden Bees - Mick Lavelle suggests ways that gardeners can provide bees with suitable habitats and food sources.
- Columbine - It has references in popular song and in Victorian flower language but otherwise, is in Anthony Lyman-Dixon's opinion 'cruelly neglected'. Here he sets the record straight.
- Lemon Grass - An extract from Jekka McVicar's latest book, Jekka's Herb Cookbook.
- Summer Sizzlers - Pamela Westland, looks ahead to leisurely barbecue meals cooked in the garden or on a beach.
- My Life In Herbs - Debs Cook describes how her passion for growing and using herbs led to her becoming the Herb Society's webmistress.
- Ways With Lavender... Pamela Westland outlines culinary ways to capture the scent of lavender.
- John Gerard - Herbalist and Plantsman - Caroline Holmes takes pleasure in dipping into the pages of Gerard's Herball. She offers a picture of the man whose work is frequently quoted by herb enthusiasts.
- Using Beeswax For Candle-Making - Margaret Johnson became interested in honey bees over 26 years ago, and since then has been using the honey harvest in a variety of ways. She explains how to make candles using beeswax.
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Contents of the Spring issue - HERBS 2010 Vol. 35, No. 1
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Contents of the Winter issue - HERBS 2009 Vol. 34, No. 4Features
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Contents of the Autumn issue - HERBS 2009 Vol. 34, No. 3Features
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Contents of the Summer issue - HERBS 2009 Vol. 34, No. 2Features
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Contents of the Spring issue - HERBS 2009 Vol. 34, No. 1
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- The Magic of Seed Sowing - The first of a series of masterclasses on sowing and growing herbs by Jekka McVicar starts with the basics about herb seeds and how to get the best results when starting to grow herbs from seed.
- The Scented Garden - Caroline Holmes takes us on a perfumed journey through the seasons in her herb garden and offers design ideas to inspire.
- Spring into Action - Join Judith Hann at the start of a new year in her herb garden. follow her seasonal workplan as she gets to grips with the rush of activity in spring.
- The Art of Artemis - Herb Society President Anne McIntyre has created a garden that represents a woman's journey through life from birth to death. her planting outlines the healing power of herbs and nature that support us from cradle to grave.
- Spring Greens - In the first of a series of articles Pamela Westland highlights six herbs that will bring aroma and style to your herb garden and versatility to your cooking.
- My Life In Herbs - A gardener from a young age, Herb Society Chair Sue Minter became fascinated by 'usefu; plants' when she joined the staff at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Here she outlines her herbal journey.
- Early Harvests - Every season has its special joys. In the first of a series of articles Christina Stapley shares the produce of her harvests and suggests ways of using herbs for fun and functional projects.
- Remembered Remedies - Recording medicinal uses of plants is the aim of Ethnomedica. Monique Simmonds outlines the project's background.
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Contents of the Winter issue - HERBS 2008 Vol. 33, No. 4
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- 2008 AGM Report - The annual update for all members of the Herb Society by Debs Cook.
- CITES - The Herb Trade And Rare Plants - Sue Minter explains the murky world of endangered herbs and our need to be aware of what we are buying.
- Cowdray Park Walled Garden - Courtly Love And Turf Seats With Runner Beans - Gwenneth Raybould, discovers a modern garden inspired by the 16th century.
Don't miss the voucher inside this issue exclusively for Herb Society members which gives 2 people free entry into Cowdray Park Walled Garden plus free tea/coffee and cake for two, terms and conditions apply, see journal for full details.
- Myrtle - An exploration of mythological references, medicinal and soothing properties of this classic ancient herb by Dr Josephine Walker.
- An Xmas Quiz For Plantaholics - Pit your wits and give your brain a work out, even if you give the gym a miss.
- Christmas Is Coming - Jenny Jones gives us a delightful range of remedies to bring harmony back into our lives.
- Festive Foods - Gloriously indulgent and wonderfully satisfying to all our senses, these recipes from Linda Harrold and Mike Cullen are a delight!
- In Your Herb Garden This Season - Garden Organic's useful plan of action for your herb garden this winter.
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My Life In Herbs - Jan Greenland's beautiful account of her life history with herbs.
- Plant Profile: Arnica - Michael Bate, head gardener at Weleda, gives us the low down on this Alpine herb.
- Soothing Herbs - Pampering Herbs - We all need a bit of pampering, so why not chill out with these soothing recipes.
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Contents of the Autumn issue - HERBS 2008 Vol. 33, No. 3
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- Going In Cycles - Biodynamic culture has been called esoteric but Susie and David White are enthusiastic about holistic method of planting.
- Positive Thinking - On her knees weeding Gabrielle Hatfield wonders why shes pulling up plants that are every bit as useful as the herbs she takes care to cultivate.
- Sow Little And Often - Judith Hann, says you can grow herbs and salad leaves all the year round.
- Who Is Robert? - Anthony Lyman-Dixon's skills as a writer, historian and herb expert are to the fore as he skips merrily through the realms of death, goblins and sex to give us a glimpse into the folklore surrounding Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum).
- Memory Aids - Oddly named plants helped people remember what herbs might be used for long before the Doctrine of Signatures suggest Gabrielle Hatfield.
- Blue Shade Hues - For five millenia indigo bearing plants have been important in textile dyeing, art and sometimes in medicine. Jenny Balfour-Paul's report and pictures reveal the economic power of these herbs through history.
- Health And Fortune - Gareth Evans travels to China at Paulownia blossom time.
- High Summer Delights - Sarah Raven our President shares two apricot recipes plus a delicious verveine (lemon verbena) sorbet.
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Contents of the Summer issue - HERBS 2008 Vol. 33, No. 2
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- To Be The Best. In the second of her two special features Lesley Bremness takes us through examples of some of the stunning peonies available to gardeners now, and explains how to encourage the best from them.
- Today's World. Judith Hann, former Tomorrow's World presenter, gardens in the Cotswolds and revels in the space she has to grow all the herbs that inspire her cooking.
- Add A Little Colour. Christina Stapley's guide to producing your own plant dyes for wool and silk is a fascinating reminder of how important such herbs have been throughout history.
- Man For All Seasons. William Turner, the botanist who brought British flora to the masses, was born 500 years ago this year Susie White reports.
- Identity Crisis. Superior salsify, burdock or asparagus? After several botanical wild goose chases Sally Cunningham thinks she has a horticultural name for Makkandi or Garmar, the herb sold in her local Asian supermarket.
- Odd Socks And Other Fables. A millenium ago elecampane, prayer and a Thursday were the 'magic bullets' against sudden onset ailments. Penelope Ody traces the source of some much-loved folk remedies.
- Lettuce. Sarah Raven our President shares her favourite recipes using lettuce.
N.B. Back issues of Herbs are available for purchase soon via our online shop.
Herb Society Members receive Herbs, the UK's oldest specialist magazine devoted exclusively to herbs. Herbs is published four times a year. Issues of the journal are also available at some herbal and gardening events and by mail from the Herb Society. E-mail The Herb Society office for further details. Or write to The Herb Society, Sulgrave Manor, PO Box 946, Northampton, NN3 0BN.Editor - Barbara Segall
Designers - The Magic Studio.
Editorial Board - Sue Minter, Gwenneth Raybould and Cheryl Waller.
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