Herb gardening

Date: 1974-1998

By: Wellington Herb Society Inc

Reference: MS-Group-0788

Description: Includes papers of incorporation, constitution, minutes, correspondence financial records, membership lists and publications of the Socity. Also papers relating to the winding up of the Society and the setting up of the Wellington Herb Society Trust Board. Source of title - Supplied The Wellington Herb Society was established in 1974 and wound up in 1995. Its assets were taken over by the Wellington Herb Society Trust Board which was established in 1996 and disbanded in 1998. Quantity: 1 box(es). 2 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.34 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1980

By: New Zealand gardener (Periodical)

Reference: Eph-C-BOTANY-1980-01

Description: Chart shows line illustrations of twelve harb plants, with brief descriptive notes, growth habits, growing guidelines and uses. Herbs included are: angelica, basil, comfrey, dill, garlic, lemon balm, sweet marjoram, rosemary, sage, summer savory, French tarragon and caraway. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on sheet 467 x 345 mm.

Date: 1977-1978

From: Rowland, Lorna Waring, 1908-1988: Papers and photographs

Reference: Series-6434

Description: Includes Wellington Herb Society records, papers about using and growing herbs, some written by Lorna Rowland, transparencies of herbs intended for Rowland's book on herbs, and photographs and transparencies about the Herb Garden in the Wellington Botanic Gardens. Bibliography: Rowland, Lorna. 'Growing Herbs', Reed, 1979, Wellington NZ. Title supplied by Library. Lorna Rowland taught Workers Education Association classes about growing and using herbs, wrote a book about growing herbs, and was instrumental in the establishment of the herb garden in the Wellington Botanical Gardens. Quantity: 71 colour original transparency/ies. 8 colour original photographic print(s). 2 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 box(es). Physical Description: Photographic prints and transparencies, typescript and manuscript papers,

Date: ca 1980s-1990s

From: Bailey, Margaret (Dr), 1945-: Collection of Margaret and John Bailey

Reference: MS-Papers-12578-05

Description: Correspondence and greeting cards sent to Jean Dickson pertaining to her work within the herb growing community. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Handwritten correspondence, greeting cards, and name tags.

Date: [ca 1970s-1990s]

From: Bailey, Margaret (Dr), 1945-: Collection of Margaret and John Bailey

Reference: MS-Papers-12578-06

Description: Notes written by Jean Dickson relating to her work with herbs. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Handwritten and printed notes.

Date: 1992-2002

From: Bailey, Margaret (Dr), 1945-: Collection of Margaret and John Bailey

Reference: MS-Papers-12578-03

Description: Newsletters produced by the Wanganui Herb Society. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed newsletters.

Date: 1983-2003, [19--]

By: Duthie, Donal, active 1950s-1999

Reference: MS-Group-1544

Description: Contains material relating to garden clubs and societies in Wellington. Includes a plan of the Herb Garden in the Wellington Botanic Garden; minutes, report, newsletters, guide maps, photographs and ephemera from the Friends of the Wellington Botanic Garden Inc; material from the Brooklyn Garden Club and the Wellington Herb Society. Quantity: 15 folder(s). 0.25 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescrips, printed matter, photographs, maps and ephemera Transfers: Collection as a whole in the Manuscripts Section. Plan transferred to the Cartographic Section. - To Cartographic Collection - Plan for the Herb Garden, Wellington Botanic Garden (Wellington City Parks & Reserves Department).

Date: 29 October 2020

From: Orchard, Samuel, 1984- : Digital comics created for the Rooster Tails website

Reference: DCDL-0040137

Description: Six panel comic showing the artist trying to grow herbs at home. His initial vision of a bountiful harvest just not eventuate but he is proud that the plants survived. Originally published at www.roostertailscomic.com. Title taken from file name. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).