Wild Medicine – Summer

Wild Medicine – Summer book announcement!

Rose in Winter

Rose liqueur and mincemeat – delicious!

Rosehip Recipes for Incoming Winter

Here in the valley, the days are drawing in, sunlight has that glorious golden syrup hue to it, and the … More

Low Mood and How to Cope with It

Over the last 18  months or so I’ve been struggling with a real resurgence of an old problem, namely low … More

Lilac Bloom Honey

When we first moved into our cottage around 3 and a half years ago, the front hedge was all of … More

White Archangel Blooms

Make a tea from lamium album flowers

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

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