Grandmama Comfrey

Commonly known as Knitbone, Boneset (this should not be confused with the other herb named Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum).Knitback. Consound. Blackwort. … More

In Praise of the Starflower

Blessed with a multitude of names – Starflower, Burrage, Bee Plant, Bee Bread, Bugloss, Herb of Gladness, Borak, Lisan selvi, … More

Borage Family Ramblings

I’ve been becoming increasingly intrigued by plant families over the last couple of years, and in how to recognise the … More

Further Adventures with Cider Vinegar

In typical style for me, I couldn’t stop at just drinking cider vinegar in hot water, oh no. I found … More

On the Joys of Apple Cider Vinegar

I recently (well, not that recently – last autumn, in fact) began to make my own cider vinegar again after … More

Silver Bough part 3

The Apple and the Snake Another famous Greek legend that features apples is a part of the labours of Hercules. … More

Silver Bough Part 2

Of Immortality and the Eternal Trickster Across the seas in the frozen lands that were home to the original Vikings, … More

Silver Bough – Lore of the Sacred Apple pt 1

Long known affectionately as the Silver Bough, the apple tree holds a special place within myth and folklore as a … More

In Praise of the Violet

Today has been blustery, with March winds and chilly temperatures, and, in typical style for me, I decided to hike … More

Grandmother Pine

I recently bemoaned the fact that in January, there really isn’t a great deal of plant life around to write … More