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

~ Kawakawa Berries / flowers ~ For years I didn’t understand why the luscious Kawakawa at the end of my garden only produced green berries, which...

~ Kawakawa Berries ~ For years I didn’t understand why the luscious Kawakawa at the end of my garden only produced green berries, which never ri...

~ Kawakawa ~ (Macropiper excelsum) has long held a sacred place in Māori traditional medicine (Rongoā). The leaves, bark, and berries of this eve...

Pikopiko everyday, everyway. Sauteed with oil & salt, added to a pasta sauce, pickled in a brine, and last night in a sauce that topped the...

An ode to our native Harakeke (Phormium tenax)... I'm in awe of this hardy coastal plant as I've come to discover a use for every part of the plant...

Freshly foraged Taupata Berry snack, with Alpaca's in the background! (because why not!).   Taupata & Karamu berries are in season. If you liv...

Wild food & medicine spread, all picked within 20m of our DOC campsite. The edge is where it's at...just stay away from spray & peezones. F...

Tutu (Coriaria arborea & sarmentosa). TOXIC, Beware. Every NZ forager should learn to identify Tutu, as most of the plant is extremely poison...