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BHMA British Herbal Medicine Association

Promotes high standards and encourages wider knowledge and recognition of the value of herbal medicine. Interesting which herbal medicine is right for me? section.

Herb Expert

Very comprehensive and interesting reference on growing, using and cooking herbs.

Herb Research Foundation

"Improving world health and well being through herbs." HRF is a nonprofit research and educational organization focusing on herbs and medicinal plants. (US)

Herb Society

Dedicated to encouraging the appreciation and use of herbs in cooking, gardening, cosmetic; historical and medicinal uses.

Herbaholics Herbal Haven

Hugely comprehensive blog site on growing and using herbs, and the history of herbs and herbalists.

Jekka’s Herb Farm

Jekka McVicar is known as ‘the queen of herbs’. Her herb farm includes a Herbetum with 300 different culinary herbs. Open days & events.

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National Institute of Medical Herbalists

Professional body representing herbal practitioners – what is herbal medicine? and find a herbalist sections.

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Allotments

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Fire, foraging & food outdoors

Good practice & guides to foraging & food outdoors, using & lighting fires & campfire cooking. Forest Schools, Early Years settings & Primary Schools can bring these activities into their time outdoors safely and effectively.

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