Hooked on Herbs

What a lovely afternoon we had spending time with some very knowledgeable members of our community. Thank you to the Herb Society ladies who came along and shared their passion for all things herbs and thank you to the library leaders and their mums for supporting this afternoon.

We made bouquet garni and lavendar bags to take home and had lots of fun chatting over afternoon tea, of which most had a herb theme to it. Very delicious too.

• Did you know that herbs are just as good for animals. We heard the story about the little dog with the sore nose that had calendula rubbed on it and within days it had cleared up. A few drops were also added to its drinking water each day.



• Lavendar bags under your pillow help relieve stress headaches and tension and make for a good night's sleep



• Using sprigs of rosemary under meat when roasting it adds to the flavour and baking potatoes with rosemary give them that extra something.

Hooked on Herbs

17th September @2-4pm Te Kohanga School Library

for mothers / daughters / grandmothers / aunties.

The last session in this term's school library writer series, with guest speakers from the Wanaka herb Society. We have books on herbal arts, gardening & health, as well as cooking & craft-making displays. All most welcome.

Did you know that marjoram is good for aching muscles, and that thyme is good for bronchitis? - come and find out other good tips!