The British Herb Trade Association (BHTA) has made its first public appearance at the Wholly Herbs show at West Dean Gardens near Chichester, recently.

The association hosted five talks over two days on the many and varied uses of herbs.

Attendance was good and speakers featured BHTA members giving presentation on culinary herbs, essential oils, garden herbs and medicinal herbs.

BHTA chairman, Dr Ray Marriott said: "It was an enjoyable and informative event and we hope it will become a regular annual show.”