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

~ Using Gorse Flowers (Not Planting Them) ~ Let’s talk about the golden flowered prickly shrub that’s taken over much of New Zealand’s landscape:...

Sweet Violet (Viola odorata / Viola sororia)aka English violet or Common violet These dainty, purple blooms have been captivating hearts (and heal...

~ Gluten & Dairy-Free Purple Dead Nettle Cake with Mint Glaze ~ This nourishing and vibrant cake celebrates the abundance of purple dead nettle...

~ Cleavers Cold Water Infusion ~ Right now, there’s a wild, lush flush of Cleavers in the garden, which makes it perfect timing for one of my fav...

~ Stinging Nettle ~ The Spring Nettles in my garden are looking LUSH as. I love it that this amazingly nutritious plant has a Spring & Autumn...

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

~ 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...