If, like me, you are inundated by abundant nettles, ground elder and jack by the hedge, don’t despair! There are … More
Author: The Eldrum Tree
Spring Delights – Nettle Juice
Having come through another bad bout of depression just recently, I’ve been really enjoying and valuing my time spent with … More
Spring Recipes – Jack by the Hedge Pesto, Variation Two
This month has finally seen some better weather here in the Wolds, and in the garden the herbs are finally … More
The Wortwyfe’s Guide to Re-Enchantment
One of the things I really struggle with from time to time is the sense that the magical in the … More
Nature, and the Passage of Time
The older I get, the more aware I become of the passage of time, and how odd it is to … More
Late April Rambles
Beltaine has always been one of my absolute favourite times of year, with the fields and hedgerows springing lush and … More
Nettle Syrup, A Spring Blessing
Making nettle syrup to ward off hayfever
Spring Returns
There’s something truly magical about Spring. The long nights gradually shortening, and the days growing brighter, warmer winds coaxing buds … More
Working with Wood Avens
Wood Avens, a rather forgotten herb.
Book Review – Weeds in the Heart
Winter always seems to bring a little bit more time for me to delve into some of the multitude of … More