In the Herb Garden This Week – Soapwort
In the Herb Garden this week no. 12 (15.8.20) Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) Â This vigorous perennial plant threatens to take over the Apothecary’s Garden at times but the pretty…
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In the Herb Garden this week – Tobacco
Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) Â Tobacco was administered by medical practitioners in the 18th century to treat everything from colds to cholera but surprisingly it was tobacco smoke which they liked…
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Exclusive Access as Erasmus Darwin House reopens to visitors
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a museum all to yourself? Erasmus Darwin House is now giving you the opportunity to find out. The museum…
In the herb garden this week
In the Herb Garden this week no 10 (1.8.20) Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis) Â Â This slender and elegant plant has come into flower this week and its delicate…
