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

~ Dandelion ~ Taraxacum Officinale ~   Deriving it's name from the French 'Dent de Lion' meaning 'Lion's teeth', Dandelion has decidedly jagg...

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

Common Speedwell ~ Veronica persica This dainty blue gem has started to creep across my lawn, much to my delight. I’m continuously blown away by th...

Elderberry, Sambucus Nigra, aka Elder, scientifically known as Sambucus, has a long-standing reputation as a potent medicinal plant. The dark purpl...

Elderflower is probably one of my favorite things to forage, because well, I love to drink Elderflower Champagne & Cordial! There's many ways t...

~ Wild pikopiko ~This is my favorite thing to forage & gather in the native forest. Hiding under the beautiful fern leaves you'll find the baby...

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

The Nasturtium's are coming away, looking large & luscious with all of their brightly colored flowers to brighten up salads.During Sunday's For...

Gathering a wild salad from my wild garden. Wild in my garden? Yes, everything pictured is growing in what is supposed to be the 'pathway' to my 'o...

Fucshia, Fucshia spp Almost 110 species of Fuchsia are recognized, all of which the flowers are edible, including the NZ Native Kōtukutuku. Fuschia...

Lemon Balm ~ Melissa Officinalis Renowned for its impact on the nervous system, digestion, and antiviral prowess, this easy to grow plant is taking...

~ Onionweed & Miso pesto ~ OMG the most delicious pesto ever! How did we not discover this sooner?   Last week I made one of my favori...