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

~ CLEAVERS / Galium aparine ~ Right now, there’s a wild, lush flush of Cleavers in the garden, which makes it perfect timing for an incredibly nour...

~ Purple Dead Nettle Cake with Mint Glaze, Gluten & Dairy-Free ~ Late winter is one of the most abundant times of year for wild edible weed...

~ NZ Beach Spinach (Tetragonia spp.) ~ Coastal foraging trips usually yield a basketful of abundant Beach Spinach for dinner. Many people associa...

~ Wintercress (Barbarea vulgaris) ~ Wintercress is one of those wonderful edible weeds that seems to appear just when fresh garden greens are b...

It's onionweed & wild pesto season! One of the simplest & most delicious wild recipes to make, is Onionweed fritters. I made these wi...

~ Hairy Bittercress ~ (Cardamine hirsuta) There's a real flush of wild edible weeds appearing at the moment, and Hairy Bittercress is spreading...

~ Pickled Camellia Flowers ~ Did you know that Camellia flowers are edible? Just like the Magnolia flowers you can pickle them too. After shari...

~ Pickled Magnolia Petals ~ When Magnolia trees burst into bloom in winter and early spring, it's hard not to stop and stare. Their enormous ...

~ Onionweed & Miso Pesto ~ Onionweed is back in season. It's not yet in flower and it is definitely not the time to be digging for bulbs f...

Rosehips are in season now, and this is the best time to gather them. After the first frosts, their sugars and nutrients concentrate, making them ...

Chickweed pesto This is one of my go-to ways to use chickweed, especially at workshops. It’s the thing that usually converts people fast. It’s crea...

School holiday foraging with kids. Holidays are the perfect time to slow down, get outside, and see the landscape through fresh eyes. Foraging ...