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...

~ Foraging Tuatua & Pipi ~ On my recent trip to the Coromandel I was blown away when a wave receded on the sandy beach to reveal a whole ...

~ Poor Man's Capers / Nasturtium seedpod pickle recipe ~ It's that time of year, the Nasturtium's are sprawling all over the driveway & gar...

~ 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...

~ Watercress ~ (Nasturtium officinale) As I’ve been walking in & out of the bush a few times a week the last few weeks, I’ve really enjoyed gat...

~ Wild Mint ~ Mentha spp. There are so many varities of Mint in the world, all of them known for their strong, fresh, ‘minty’ smell & taste. Ap...

Elderflower, Sambucus Nigra, aka Elder.  Elderflowers are a well regarded European plant with many legends & folklore steeped in mystery and su...

More about Nettle - after sooo many questions on yesterday's post, here's some more info & answers: The Sting Nettle is covered in tiny lit...

Gathering fresh season Stinging Nettle (Urtica Dioica). Yes, this is that plant that packs a mighty sting & causes itchniess & a burning s...