Herb Awareness Week

Each year the "International Herb Association" selects a herb to be the International Herb of the Year [refer to the International Herb Association website for further information and the herb chosen as the international herb for future years]. The Herb Federation of New Zealand selects a further three herbs, and these, together with the International Herb of the Year, become the subject of study. A data sheet detailing the identification of the herb, information regarding the medicinal and culinary uses for the herb, together with "helpful hints", is prepared for each.

These data sheets, together with a publicity poster and draft press release are sent to each individual and member herb society. One week each year, generally in March, is nominated as Herb Awareness Week, and local herb society's are urged to mount exhibitions, seminars, lectures etc. to publicise the use of herbs, and membership of local herb society's.

Herb Awareness Week 2012

March, 2012

The herbs selected for Herb Awareness Week 2012 are:

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Last updated: February 19, 2012