Nature’s Apothecary provides a brief history of the development of medicinal practice in Western Europe. Filled with illustrations from the renowned Herbal by John Gerard, it shows how herbs, spices, flowers, fruit and vegetables have played a vital role through the centuries. It also places in a new light plants, such as basil, still recommended as a natural mosquito repellent. Margaret will be in conversation with StonyWords co-curator, Rob Gifford.

Margaret Willes is the author of "A Shakespearian Botanical" and "The Domestic Herbal: Plants for the Home in the Seventeenth Century". This is her fourth visit to StonyWords