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.

Experiments with Oil Infusing

Making infused oils with two methods.

Dandelion Flower Balm for Sore Muscles

Dandelion flowers can be used as well! Jellies, jams, wines, meads and balms! 😀 Oh and pesto, let’s not forget pesto…

Aromatics for Chest Infections, Part Two

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Thyme is useful in the treatment of bronchitis, whooping cough and asthma, and is anti bacterial, expectorant … More

Aromatic Herbs for Chest Infections

Using Hyssop and Sage for coughs and colds, plus other health complaints

Thirteen Herbs for Your Medicine Garden

Some of my recommended herbs for the home medicine garden.