We were up in the woods yesterday in glorious sunshine foraging for autumnal goodies! What joy this abundant and fruitful time of the year always brings – having children with us was brilliant too as Read more…
Birch Polypore
Seed Sista Karen waxes lyrical about her love affair with the eyes of the underworld…the mycelium medicinal wonderment autumnal wanderers, the mushrooms… It is Mushroom season, the woods are full of exciting delights….. My mother Read more…
Hearty Hawthorn
Hawthorn berries hang out side by side with rosehips in our native hedgerows in the Autumn months, our most abundant season. It is time to harvest, preserve and store the berries in their various guises Read more…
3 Ways to Beat Urinary Tract Infections UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can affect different parts of your urinary tract, including your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis) or kidneys (kidney infection). If you visit the GP with the symptoms of an UTI you will Read more…
THE MAGIC OF HEATHER
Heather – Calluna vulgaris / Erica spp Astrology: Venus Family: Ericaceae Sensory Experiences: Astringent, sweet, nutty, mineral Heather, with her purple rinse, is a resilient old bird full of gifts of humour and a deep Read more…
Herbal Mouth Care
The Digestive tract begins at our lips and travels all the way through our entire bodies and end at the anus. All the way through this tubular pathway the sides are lined with mucous membranes Read more…
Reeking Rods herbal smoke bundles
Mugwort is said to have derived its name from being used to flavour drinks. It was, in common with other herbs such as Ground Ivy, used for flavouring beer before the introduction of hops. For Read more…
The Secret Life of Chocolate by Marcos Patchett
The fabulous herbalist and astrologer Marcos Patchett is a long time friend and colleague of ours. We met whilst studying at Middlesex University on our Phytotherapy degree. Marcos supported us with his feedback when we Read more…
Fermented Foods & Health – Kimchi (김치)
Kimchi We love making Kimchi a fermented vegetable dish that originates in Korea. There are many variations to this popular dish and loads of varieties available, traditionally in Korea. Kimchi (김치) is a collective term Read more…
Foraging Salad
Delicious foraged salad filled with herbal delights – The glorious activity of Foraging is seeing a revival and many many people are enjoying finding, gathering and harvesting their local wild foods, reconnecting with the natural Read more…
