Herbal medicine. Wild food. Education.
A previous version of this article first appeared on the Light Cellar blog in 2016. People have had a long relationship with roses throughout history. What garden would be complete without an archetypal rose offering its soft beauty and fragrant
White Spruce (Picea glauca): Key identification features: Conifer trees that have single needles that can be rolled between the fingers. Branches are very rough and stubbly as the leaf (needle) stalks remain on the branch. Medicinal usage:Spruce is antimicrobial against
One of my favourite recipes over the past couple summers has been to make an oxidized Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) tea. This is frequently described as fermented tea, however, technically the process is oxidation. Oxidation refers to the sum of chemical
I have been fascinated for a while now about making mustard from wild mustard seeds. Many mustard species are weedy in urban spaces, they are easy to identify (as being mustards) due to their pungent aroma and flavour when crushed.
I’m finding rose hips particularly abundant and beautiful this time of the year. They are a seasonal favourite for supporting the immune system and preventing colds and flu. It’s easy to see why, as in addition to being full of