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

Rosehips hold a special place in my story, they've become my number one favorite ingredient for my range of organic botanical skincare and I’ve use...

~ Grassroots Herbalism ~ I first fell in love with wild plants years ago whilst living in Italy. Linden was one of the very first plants that I co...

Rosemary: Salvia rosmarinus (Lamiaceae family) Rosemary has carried deep meaning through the ages. In the Middle Ages it was tucked under pillows t...

Roses have been a symbol of love, beauty & royalty for thousands of years. It's thought that they were first cultivated in Persia & China, ...

~ Slow / Folk Herbalism ~ For me, slow herbalism is about more than just taking herbs when I'm unwell. It’s about building a relationship with t...

~ Kawakawa Flower season ~ Tis the season for ripe Kawakawa flowers! At this time of year the female flowers (upright catkin-like spikes which oo...

~ 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 ...