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

~ 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...

Elderflower is probably one of my favorite things to forage, because well, I love to drink Elderflower Champagne & Cordial! There's many ways t...

~ Wild pikopiko ~This is my favorite thing to forage & gather in the native forest. Hiding under the beautiful fern leaves you'll find the baby...

~ Elderflower & Rose Vinegar ~These freshly picked Elderflowers & Rose Petals from my garden will slowly infuse in Raw Apple Cider Vinegar...

The Nasturtium's are coming away, looking large & luscious with all of their brightly colored flowers to brighten up salads.During Sunday's For...

Gathering a wild salad from my wild garden. Wild in my garden? Yes, everything pictured is growing in what is supposed to be the 'pathway' to my 'o...

Fucshia, Fucshia spp Almost 110 species of Fuchsia are recognized, all of which the flowers are edible, including the NZ Native Kōtukutuku. Fuschia...

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

~ Onionweed & Miso pesto ~ OMG the most delicious pesto ever! How did we not discover this sooner?   Last week I made one of my favori...

~ Kumarahou / Tainui (Kumarahou & Pomaderris Tainui/Apetala) ~ This NZ native is a plant ally that I turn to for coughs, colds, viruses, ling...

Usnea barbata a.k.a. Angiangi in Aotearoa. Usnea grows on trees like an "Old Man's Beard", cascading from the trees looking much like a white b...