Herbal workshops for all ages

Your Say! See also: Old Wives' Tales | It Tastes Like My best soup ever is, well actually this one - the one with all the wild green things in it. Nathan, Martin Mere, age 9 Just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for your great herb session. Georgia, Chesterfield, age 12 Keep those pots bubbling - I'm sure there's a bit of magic in them somewhere! Meg, Devon I love Potions Club. The older people are friendly and kind. The only thing that could’ve been better is that there was more and more. Meaghan, Belper, age 10 This helps my children see the magic in the ordinary and the everyday things around them. Mike A brilliant project, clearly enjoyed by everyone. The class has had a great amount of fun whilst learning a great deal about plants and their uses. The activities have been varied and no-one has ever had time to get bored. A big thank you to Diane – she has been fantastic. Mrs B. Teacher from Ambergate Primary School I’m the next Harry Potter! Liam, 13, Ashbourne I love herbolobolobogy, It’s well fun Ryan, 13, Ashbourne My daughter comes home raving about Potions Club. A.H. Wirksworth I really enjoyed Potions Club. I made so many friends and I have learned a lot about plants and where they live and I have made a lot of stuff. Eleanor, age 11 We’re so impressed with the concoctions Sam brings home. Sue, Derbyshire Wow!! That salad looks good enough to swim in! Marcus, Atlow Moat camp 2008 The whole weekend was fantastic – the campsite is in such a very beautiful location, the information was pitched at just the right level and the finding and eating of the food was out of this world. I like the relaxed way it was run. Sue, Wild Food Camp at Atlow Moat, 2008 Just one cup of elderflower tea and the stuffed up nose I’d had for weeks was unblocked. This was amazing. Sarah, Garden Medicine Day The Forum members found your course very rewarding indeed. Secretary of the Chesterfield 50 Plus Forum Diane is doing exciting things. Her recipe book is FULL of INSPIRATION. Not many recipes suitable for lunch, but you could save £££s if all you know how ever after is to use nettle tips for soup and brewing. Fall in love with herbs and nurture yourself from what grows naturally for the rest of your life. Sagara M. Potions Club is fantastic. That's the most excited I've seen Alex about anything for a long time. Alex's Gran I will miss seeing your paraphenalia magically appear, so beautifully arranged. Teacher at St. J's school, Derby Old Wives' Tales Top 'Pre-war we used to go up to Heysham and every other house had a sign 'Nettle Beer' 1d or 2d' Eric Dove 'My Dad told me: always pull a nettle running your hands from bottom to top. It doesn't sting that way, as the hairs grow pointing up.' Visitor at Inkerman Buzz Environment Day 'In Lincolnshire in the 40s, my Aunt stewed comfrey to put on a leg ulcer.' Enid Gilthorpe It Tastes Like Top About that elecampane, it tastes like mouldy blankets, but it does wonders shifting stubborn coughs. JW, Matlock About that rowan berry syrup, it tastes like triple marmalade, and it works wonders on a sore throat. Emma, Loughborough

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