Herb Robert (Geranium Robertianum) sometimes known as ‘Stinky Bob’ or Bloodwort, is an annual wild geranium which flowers from May up until October. It has a small, dainty pink flower and the whole plant has quite a strong distinctive smell which some people find a bit unpleasant.

Today’s herb is called Fumitory (Fumaria Officinalis) also known as ‘Smoke of the Earth’ or ’EarthSmoke’…..(hmmm…..sounds familiar….) due to its appearance, as it grows in a very random way, much like swirls of smoke moving along the ground.

Ground Ivy (Glechoma Hederacea) or ’Creeping Charlie’, like many of the plants we post, would probably be considered little more than an invasive weed by those who don’t know about its benefits, and as such, usually ends up being ripped out of the ground as soon as it appears.

Today (24th June) is taken to be the birthday of John the Baptist. In times gone by, it was tradition to get up before sunrise to harvest the herbs of St John, (plantain, mugwort, yarrow, vervain, corn marigold, …