by Becky | Dec 14, 2021 | Gardening, Herbs
There’s no better way to celebrate the festive season than with a delicious cocktail made with herbs from the garden and hedgerow. Today I’m really excited to be teaming up with Benromach whisky to bring you two delicious garden cocktails that are perfect for...
by Becky | Mar 15, 2021 | Herbs
Galium aparine or Cleavers is one of the first spring plants to brave the early spring weather. Tiny whorls of cleavers burst through the matted brown carpet of dead grass and leaves and remind us that the ground beneath our feet is bursting with growth and shoots...
by Becky | Aug 23, 2019 | Herbs, Natural Living, Seasonal Living
Herbal Spotlight on Meadowsweet & Honeysuckle Forging tips, identification, wild food recipes and herbal remedies What could be more summery than the sight and smell of honeysuckle winding it’s way through the hedgerows and frothy meadowsweet lining the river...
by Becky | Jul 9, 2019 | Gardening, Herbs, Nourishing Kitchen
Guide to Edible Flowers There’s something about flowers and food that really inspires the tastebuds and the imagination. Undeniable beautiful placed onto cakes, they make everything look like a true celebration. However there is a lot more to edible flowers than just...
by Becky | Jun 26, 2019 | Gardening, Herbs
In this Herbal Spotlight I wanted to highlight the beautiful elder with it’s edible flowers which are now ready to harvest and also it’s popular berries ripe in autumn. In this post I will be Sharing why I love this plant, my favourite recipes, ways to identify as...
by Becky | Jun 26, 2019 | Herbs, Natural Skincare
Daisy Bruise Balm Daisy’s are a rather overlooked little flower, see as something that pops up on lawns in summer and only good for daisy chains. Well prepare to be amazed…Daisies are actually little herbal powerhouses! Daisy is a natural stypic and...
