Birch (Betula spp.) are pioneer trees (they were first to colonise after glacier retreat) and today still, make way for larger trees to...

Now is the time to get out there and harvest stinging nettle (Urtica dioica). A paper bag will do, get the gloves on... although if you...

If we can reflect in ourselves, nature’s own rhythms by taking the time to slow down, withdraw and imagine new abundance, January can...

What are green manures? Also known as ‘cover crops’, green manures are plants that are sown after harvests so that the soil does not...

If you are lucky enough to come across an abundance, harvest fresh berries away from roadsides and areas treated with chemicals....

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...

Pick the creamy-white flowerheads on a dry, sunny day - get your nose in! - chose the ones that smell sweet and leave enough for wildlife...

Use fresh haws or frozen ones from the previous season - defrost before use.

Simple - No bake - Pick me up - Healthy- Recipe.

Using common comfrey (Symphytum officinale)/ for external application only. This is a very easy recipe with few ingredients, but you...

Turkey tail (Trametes versicolor) is one of the most studied medicinal mushrooms with some well documented, potent action, particularly...

This is a 'cold-process' using lye (caustic soda), which is required to turn the oils into soap. It will evaporate over the curing...

At the beginning of 2019, having been working hard to manifest my Herbal Homestead vision (whilst still working full time), I saw an...