Oregano/Wild MarjoramNow, many of you will be very well familiarised with the herb Oregano. We often associate it with pasta and pizza and therefore Italy. But, did you know that our Oregano is native to these lands here in the UK?! Oregano is found knocking about as early as spring and the leaves are packedContinue reading “Oregano/Wild Marjoram”
Category Archives: Summer
Common Hedgenettle/Betony
Common Hedgenettle/BetonyAn absolutely stunning medicinal herb!It’s been used in herbal medicine for centuries and it’s medicinal powers have been known to us since the Roman Empire. Modern herbalists prescribe betony to treat anxiety, gallstones, heartburn, high blood pressure, migraine and neuralgia, and to prevent sweating. It can also be used as an ointment for cutsContinue reading “Common Hedgenettle/Betony”
Purple Dead Nettle
🌸 Spring is here and the fields and gardens are blooming with colorful flowers and plants. One plant that you may be surprised to find has health benefits is the purple dead nettle! 💜 🌿 Purple dead nettle, also known as Lamium purpureum, is a wild plant that is commonly found in fields, gardens, andContinue reading “Purple Dead Nettle”
Hogweed Shoots
🌱 Spring is the perfect time for foraging, and one of the wild plants you are likely to find in your area are hogweed shoots! These young shoots of the common hogweed plant are not only delicious, but also packed with health benefits. 🌿 Hogweed shoots are rich in vitamin C and minerals such asContinue reading “Hogweed Shoots”
Stinging Nettles
🌱 When the spring is finally here, it’s time to go foraging for one of the most nutrient-rich and delicious wild foods out there: stinging nettles! 🌿 🍃 These spiky plants may seem intimidating, but once you know how to handle them, they’re an absolute treasure trove of health benefits. Early spring is the perfectContinue reading “Stinging Nettles”
Heal All
Behold the mighty Heal All!This abundant purple and green beauty has been used as medicine for centuries.It gets it’s name due to the fact that it has such a wide range of uses, and is used to help and heal all sorts of different ailments from herpes to cancer. Heal all also boasts of havingContinue reading “Heal All”
Crow Garlic
Crow Garlic!The bulbils/seed pods are in full swing right now! They are a super tasty, crunchy onion snack that is great to eat raw in salads or to sprinkle over meals to give it that onion pop. The whole plant is edible and Is basically a wild chive.Of course, I’ve just pickled a jars worthContinue reading “Crow Garlic”
Yarrow
Yarrow!!What a powerful and medicinal plant! It’s been used as medicine for thousands of years. Yarrow is packed with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, both of which aid wound healing.The whole plant is edible and makes a lovely edition to salads. One of it’s best uses and easiest ways to enjoy it’s benefits is to makeContinue reading “Yarrow”
Dandelion honey
A recipe for dandelion honey