Herbal Drinks For Heatwaves
The saying ‘this is the coolest summer for the rest of your life’ seems uncomfortably true. Down here in Devon, this June is hotter … Continue
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The Forgotten Summer Solstice Harvest That Tastes of the Sea
Old wisdom says to cut an ancient salt marsh plant fresh on the longest day of the year, the summer solstice. For the best … Continue
The Wild Rose That Was Worth a Cow
Down here in Devon, dog rose – Rosa canina – is coming into full bloom, and I adore the pink and white blush of … Continue
How a bunch of bloody-minded monks produced a secret elixir for health
What happens when you find yourself in 1084 amongst a group of men in the Chartreuse Valley in the French Alps? You went there … Continue
Slow down. Look closer.
Foraging has taught me to have profound trust in life. To know that, usually, all will be well. It’s a hard thing to do. … Continue
Foraging is a conversation
Most people forage with their hands. They go out, they reach, they pick. They pop it in a bag and they carry it home. … Continue
How To Read A Hedgerow
Most people walk through the countryside without noticing much of it. Attention is a skill that needs to be practised. Most of us were … Continue
What Persian Cooks, Cajun Cooks, and Native American Foragers All Knew About the Spear Thistle
I’ve walked past spear thistles (Cirsium vulgare) for decades. I cursed them when they put a spine through my trousers. Most farmers and gardeners … Continue
Plants for eczema, psoriasis and acne
Your skin flares. It settles. Then it flares again. You’ve tried things. Some helped a little. Nothing broke the cycle. This recording is worth … Continue
The Weed That Seasoned Prehistoric Soup
Eight thousand years ago, someone was seasoning their stew with a weed you walk past every day. In 2013, researchers discovered phytoliths — tiny … Continue
Pickled Magnolia Buds
Makes 1 jar Submerge the buds in cold water and leave for 20 minutes. Lift any insects from the surface and discard. Drain and … Continue
Ten Years On. A New Wild Garlic Kimchi Recipe
Makes 500g Fiery, tangy, and alive. Spring’s most fleeting green, fermented into something that lasts. Wash the wild garlic in cold water and dry … Continue
The syrup you can’t buy
The recipe says: don’t wash the blossoms. You want to keep the nectar. That stops most people. We’ve been trained, by food safety culture, … Continue