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

~ 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...

"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." Right now, one of the biggest changes to New Zealand's cons...

Dock is one of those plants most people walk past… or rip out… without realising it’s offering food, medicine, and a whole lot of resilience. ...

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...

Chickweed is BACK!  As the cooler weather settles in, it starts popping up everywhere and will happily grow right through winter. You’ll...

Hawthorn Berry Ketchup Recipe Hawthorn Berries can be used in a wide variety of preserving recipes, and their natural pectin make them fantastic in...

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

Now is the time + a Sage Herbal Infusion for Sore Throats. The shift is already happening. The light is softening, mornings are cooler, and the...

Medicinal vinegars are one of the simplest and most powerful ways to extract the healing properties of plants and bring them into your daily life....