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

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

Rosehip Oxymel

Not everyone wants to use loads of sugar in their rosehip recipes, so here’s a good recipe for making the … More

Hawthorn and Apple Ketchup

Late October and the hedgerows are still packed full of hawthorn berries.  There’s only so much hawthorn syrup or brandy … More

Local Enchantment – Mugwort

The beginnings of in depth work with Mugwort.