by Becky | Jul 13, 2022 | Herbs
Of all the plants growing in July the two I am enjoying the most are the elderflower which sadly are beginning to fade and shed their tiny petals, and the opulently scented honeysuckle. Both of these flowers are quite dominating with their scent. They are not blossoms...
by Becky | Jun 22, 2022 | Herbs
A cornerstone recipe of summer is cool or iced herbal teas. This is simply a herbal tea that has been cooled down in the fridge and then had some ice added. Easy. This follows the same technique as brewing herbal infusions (I have a whole podcast episode dedicated to...
by Becky | Jun 20, 2022 | Herbs, Seasonal Living
The days around summer solstice can also be a wonderful time to gather and harvest herbs for herbal preparations. Certain herbs like lemon balm, mint, rose, sun like calendula, St John’s wort and elderflower should be looking at their best right now and are perfect...
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...
