Researcher, writer, education consultant, herb fanatic.
Now giving talks on growing and using herbs in cookery, health/beauty, and the history of spices on zoom
(2) together with some unusual species that have their roots set in ancient civilisations and even some that have just gone forever like to Cry Violet or the Moly that appears in the Harry Potter series, used in the brewing of the Wiggenweld potion.
(1) Zoom talk: Herbs through history - Tuesday 7 August, 11am
There are mysteries even in the natural world of herbs. My talk takes an exciting look at some of our native herbs like wild garlic, sweet Cicely and meadowsweet,
(3) Learn about their history, growing needs, and uses.
It is free for WI members and just £6 for non-members (open to all), with a free four page handout. To find out more go to: https://t.co/vCxc18A9TT
(2) from the common place to the unusual, from perfect perennials that will go on year after year (some supplying flavour even in depth of winter), to easy annuals that give quick results and last just a few months. The best herb garden has a mixture of both.
(1) Herbs: Perfect perennials and easy annuals (and the occasional biennial)
Creating your own herb garden
My fourth zoom talk for the WI Learning Hub on Tuesday 24 June, is an overview of twelve of my favourite herbs that are easy to grow in your own garden,
Final reminder about herbs for health and beauty
Want to make your own herbal teas, lip balms, soap, kitchen sprays? My third zoom talk, ‘Herbs for health, beauty and around the home’ takes place on Tuesday 10 June at 11am. #herbs#beauty
https://t.co/Me1iRya8pj
@GWandShows@BBCiPlayer I think he should have a programme, or even a series, of his own - so interesting and such personality - the programme actually buzzed!
(3) It is free for WI members and just £6 for non-members (open to all), with a free four page handout. To find out more go to:
https://t.co/Me1iRya8pj
(2) We will explore folk lore and scientific evidence around herbs for health, beauty tips using essential oils, and how they can be used to clean and freshen your home
(2) We will explore folk lore and scientific evidence around herbs for health, beauty tips using essential oils, and how they can be used to clean and freshen your home. It is free for WI members and just £6 for non-members (open to all), with a free four page handout.
(1) Many thanks if you were one of the 90+ who watched my zoom talk on cooking with herbs on the WI Learning Hub. My third zoom talk, ‘Herbs for health, beauty and around the home’ takes place on Tuesday 10 June at 11am.
It is free for WI members and just £6 for non-members, with a free two page handout with hints and tips for cooking with herbs, how to make your own herb blends and dips, and recipes for a herb based three course meal. #herbs#cookingwithberbs
https://t.co/t9axggX4El