Start with familiar plants
Begin your plant journey with species familiar from childhood, such as dandelions or stinging nettle. Develop an intimate knowledge of one plant before expanding … Continue
Robin Harford
Practicing mindful interaction with plants
Cultivate a mindful presence when interacting with plants in nature. Slow down your movements and quiet your mind. Focus on the present moment, observing … Continue
Sensory plant identification
Embrace an integrated approach to plant identification by engaging all your senses, not just sight. Encounter a plant and become completely absorbed in the … Continue
Better than potatoes
Silverweed, Potentilla anserina. A perennial plant in the Rosaceae family. It is widespread in the Northern Hemisphere. It produces carbohydrate-rich, nutritious storage roots. Worldwide, … Continue
Ancient rowan tree folklore and magic
The rowan tree holds a revered place in folklore across Europe. Ancient Norse myths tell of the god Thor being saved from drowning by … Continue
The magic of gorse
Home > Plants > Gorse British and Irish folklore prominently features Gorse with its bright yellow flowers. People believed its prickly nature warded off evil spirits and fairies. … Continue
Traveller’s-joy, Old Man’s Beard
Traveller’s-joy, Old Man’s Beard (Clematis vitalba) is a climbing plant. It adorns hedgerows and shrubs across Europe. Many admire its white flowers and feathery … Continue
Palestinian Cooked Fresh Mallow Leaves (Khobiza)
This Palestinian dish, also known as Khobiza, is a beloved traditional dish that showcases the vibrant flavours and rich culinary heritage of Palestinian cuisine. … Continue
A history of dock pudding: A centuries-old springtime delicacy from Yorkshire
Bistort, Persicaria bistorta, a wild green with a long history of culinary use, is a key ingredient in a traditional British springtime dish known … Continue
Japanese Cherry
Common name Sakura cherry, Japanese cherry, Ornamental cherry Scientific name Prunus serrulata Lindl. Family Rosaceae Botanical description Sakura cherry is a deciduous tree that … Continue
The Carrot Family (Apiaceae)
This is the carrot family. The celery family. The parsley family. Every time you chop coriander or bite into a parsnip, you’re dealing with … Continue
How to identify Lesser Celandine
The plant, which is smooth and non-hairy, lives for more than two years and can grow up to 25 centimetres tall. It is native … Continue