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HERB	SOWING	INFO	USES
HEARTSEASE, PANSY Viola tricolor	Outdoors in April	Sow the seeds in a sunny position almost anywhere. It will seed itself very easily and will grow better if cut occasionally to promote growth.	The flowers can be added to salads. It gets its name because it is beneficial to the heart and high blood pressure
HEATHER, Ericas	Outdoors April	Plant anywhere but add a little peat.	Infuse three or four flower sprigs in hot water and add honey to taste. Good for heart and nerves and a tonic for invalids who are depressed. To help insomnia
HOLLYHOCK, Althea rosea	Outdoors April	Sunny position	This plant possess valuable soothing properties especially for inflammation of the uterus and general female troubles.
HONEYSUCKLE, Lonicera periclymenum	Outdoors April	Easy to grow even from cuttings. Will be happy growing in most places if it has plenty of space to climb and trail.	All heart troubles, sore throats, asthma, skin disorders, arthritis and rheumatism. The flowers can be eaten raw in salads or made into a tea. The whole plant is medicinal.
HOPS, Humulus lupulus	Outdoors April	Rich moist soil with space to climb and trail.	Pain reducing and hypnotic, I think most people who have the occassional beer would agree. The young shoots when blanched are likened to asparagus and the fruits called stobiles possess a yellow, resinous dust that is lupulin, which gives this herb most of its medicinal properties.
HORSE-RADISH, Cochlearia armoracia	Outdoors April	Plant anywhere even in bad soil.	Remedy for urinary problems and to dissolve internal tumours. Eat raw finely grated, great with beef. If you find it too hot, eat with a little bread or rice.
HORSETAIL, Equisetium arvense	Outdoors April	Plant anywhere even in bad soil.	This is a potent herb with many valuable uses internal and external, inflammation of the uterus, to disslove bladder stones, strengthen hair and nails and enamel on teeth, externally for nose-bleeds ear and toothache . It is also useful as an effective spray against mildew on your roses, use the whole plant. It can also be used as a pan scourer as it has a high silica content.
HYDRANGEA, Hydrangea aborrescens	Outdoors April	Can be planted in the garden or in a pot in a very light position. It is not recommended that you use aluminium sulphate to make the flowers blue if you are going to infuse the leaves for medicinal purposes.	Only the roots are edible as the leaves contain cyanide. It is a mild and soothing herb and is effective in the treatment of glandular disorders, rheumatic troubles, urinary ailments, backache and kidney troubles.
HYSSOP, Hyssopus officinalis	Outdoors in April	Sow the seeds in a sunny position. After flowering cut the plant back to one third of the years growth. If you live in a mild area it will stay green all year.	A few leaves may be eaten raw in salad. All lung and throat complaints, paticularily helpful in getting rid of mucus. Can be applied to insect bites and stings. Good for attracting bees to the garden.
IVY, Hedera helix	Outdoors in April	Easy to grow from a cutting	I would not suggest that you use any ivy leaf as there are many varieties. It is a very potent herb and therefore should be used with extreme caution. Good in the treatment of glandular type ailments.
JUNIPER, Juniperis communis	Outdoors in April	You will need a male and female plant to get berries, plant in a sunny position.	Excellent in beef and game dishes as well as pates.