March 2008

9th - 16th: National Herb Awareness Week

Featuring  Calendula (International Herb of the Year), Chickweed, Horopito and Kumerahou.

Individual fact sheets can be viewed by clicking on Calendula, Chickweed, Horopito, Kumerahou.
For hints and recipes click on: Calendula Hints & Recipes, Chickweed Hints & Recipes, Horopito Hints & Recipes, Kumerahou Hints & Recipes

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Your local herb society is participating in Herb Awareness Week.    This event focuses on the awareness of the many benefits to be gained by including herbs for every day use for culinary, gardening, home remedies and crafts.

The Herb Federation of New Zealand is the umbrella group representing 24 herb societies and numerious individual members.

Throughout New Zealand, local Herb Societies are coordinating and presenting a wide range of activities during the week 9th - 16th March, including:
Click here for links to information about activities your Herb Society plans for the 2008 Herb Awareness Week.


For further information about activities in your area, please contact your local Herb Society.      Contact details for your local Herb Society.

Click here for current and previous versions of the Herb Awareness Week Posters and Data Sheets.

Last updated February 10, 2008