Jan 111 minWinter GardeningIf we can reflect in ourselves, nature’s own rhythms by taking the time to slow down, withdraw and imagine new abundance, January can pro...
Oct 7, 20204 minOctober - very last chance for 'green manures' - it's all about the soil!What are green manures? Also known as ‘cover crops’, green manures are plants that are sown after harvests so that the soil does not rema...
Sep 4, 20201 minWild Berry Cough Mixture (Oxymel)If you are lucky enough to come across an abundance, harvest fresh berries away from roadsides and areas treated with chemicals. Alternat...
Jul 27, 20206 minWhat is true food poverty?I found myself asking this question to a friend as we figured out what funding we could apply for in support of our joint projects. I fel...
Jun 19, 20201 minZingy Elderflower Cordial RecipePick the creamy-white flowerheads on a dry, sunny day - get your nose in! - chose the ones that smell sweet and leave enough for wildlife...
May 24, 20201 minHeart Health 'Leather' RecipeUse fresh haws or frozen ones from the previous season - defrost before use.
May 20, 20201 minComfrey Healing Balm RecipeThis is a very easy recipe with few ingredients, but you could also use around 1/4 less shea butter and instead mix in vitimin E, coconut...
Apr 2, 20201 minTurkey Tail Tea Recipe!Turkey tail (Trametes versicolor) is one of the most studied medicinal mushrooms with some well documented, potent action, particularly f...
Apr 2, 20201 minSimple Soap & Shampoo Bar Recipe!This is a 'cold-process' using lye (caustic soda), which is required to turn the oils into soap. It will evaporate over the curing proces...
Oct 10, 20194 minFinland Trip, Wild Wonders Training ProgrammeAt the beginning of 2019, having been working hard to manifest my Herbal Homestead vision (whilst still working full time), I saw an oppo...