Foraging, Folk Herbalism, Edible Weeds + Inspiration for a Slow Life

~ Linden (Tillia spp) ~ Linden is one of the first flowers that I learnt to forage in the Italian Alps where I was shown how to harvest the ope...

Lemon Balm ~ Melissa Officinalis Renowned for its impact on the nervous system, digestion, and antiviral prowess, this easy to grow plant is taking...

~Pinapple Sage ~ (Salvia Elegans) Is pumping right now & buzzing with bees. Honey bees, bumble bees, other beneficial insects, this plant is a ...

I was delighted to discover an entire field full of Chamomile ripe for picking, not far from home. The kids frolicked and gathered, and even played...

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) 'Common' or 'English' violet, is in full bloom during the depths of winter. ~Legends from the Greeks tell of the Godde...

Ginkgo Biloba An ode to this beautiful tree which is the star of my homegrown garden, standing proud in the middle of the edible lawn, she ...

YARROW Did you know....Yarrow pollen was found in the Neanderthal burial caves, meaning that Yarrow has had a very long lasting relationship with h...

Hawthorn Berry Ketchup Recipe Hawthorn Berries can be used in a wide variety of preserving recipes, and their natural pectin make them fantastic in...

Hawthorn (Crategus species). Hawthorn berries are ripe & ready to harvest right now in New Zealand. These are a beautiful sight when you come a...

Stinging Nettle (Urtica Dioica). Devil's Apron, Naughty Man's Plaything, Hoky-poky, Jenny-nettle, Sting-leaf, Devil's Leaf, just some of the common...

Wild Fennell (Foeniculum Vulgare) Is going nuts everywhere you look right now, just jump onto your local highway to see kilometres of yellow, as fa...

Poor Man's Capers aka Nasturtium pods or seeds. It's the time of year to gather Nasturtium seed pods and make pickle! The brainy looking little gre...