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Welcome to my blog, exploring our deepening relationship with wild plants.

Here you'll find seasonal plant profiles, forgotten folklore, and reflections that root us in both place and story.

Foraging wild flowers for your wedding

Discover the beauty and eco-friendly benefits of foraging wild flowers for your wedding. Save money, reduce waste, and add a touch of untame

3 days ago

Stinging Nettle: Food for the soul

Nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of our best known wild plants. It makes us aware of its presence through its not so subtle sting, and for...

Aug 30

Wild Women: My grandma’s memories of traditional village life in 1940s Cyprus

My grandma in her garden Often we get so caught up in everyday life that we forget how varied our human experience on this earth can be....

Aug 8

Tiny wonders: Listening to the Quiet Intelligence of Wild Plants

What if I were to tell you that the wild plants around us are keepers of the most profound intelligence?

Aug 4

Tea and cake at Hitchin Lavender Fields - perfect for kids!

Discover the charm of Hitchin Lavender Fields! Enjoy tea and cake while kids play. Perfect family outing at Hitchin Lavender Fields.

Aug 1

Wild and medicinal plants in my garden right now

Beautiful wild native and medicinal plants make a great addition to any garden. Learn about the plants, their benefits, uses and folklore

Jul 31

Queen Anne's Lace - Unleashing curiosity

Queen Anne's Lace (daucus carota) has long fascinated me. From its delicate flowers all white but one in the middle, to its 'birds nest'...

Jul 27

Common Hogweed and the Power of Inner Strength

Uncover the hidden strength of Hogweed! Explore its rich history, foraging uses, and medicinal benefits.

Jun 24

Dandelion and the Shadow

Explore the intriguing connection between dandelion and shadow work. Discover how dandelion helps us embrace our hidden selves. Dive in now!

May 30

My Foraging Journey + a Beginner’s Checklist

Embark on your foraging journey with insights from my blog and a free beginners checklist.

May 10

No Mow May: 5 Reasons I Welcome the Wild Into My Garden

My daughter picking yarrow in our front garden Ever since I was a little girl I used to find it sad that whenever the lawn was mowed, the...

May 4

10 Wild Plants That Will Spark Your Child’s Love of Nature

This Easter holiday I’ve been having so much fun with my daughter in the woods! She has been fascinated to learn about the, wonderful...

Apr 24

Cleavers: Learning about Interconnection

No plant will stick to tour soul quite so much as cleavers ( Galium aparine ). The term "cleavers" essentially means "clingers"...

Apr 19

Lords and Ladies: Nature’s genius

Lords and Ladies ( Arum maculatum ) is a fascinating plant that gets more interesting the more you learn about it. Lords and Ladies...

Mar 14

Garlic Mustard: More than just a regular Jack?

Botanical name: Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard is one of the first plants I ever learnt to forage. It boasts a gorgeous, full bodied...

Feb 1

Pennywort: Crossing thresholds

Discover the enchanting world of pennywort, also known as navelwort, wall pennywort, and penny pies! Learn about its folklore, foraging, and

Dec 31, 2024

3 ideas for foraged Christmas decorations

Unleash your creativity and bond with nature this Christmas by making stunning foraged decorations. Learn how to create beautiful, cost-effe

Dec 13, 2024

Rose: love, pain and integrative healing

Explore the deep history and healing power of the rose - from its mythology to medicinal uses. Discover the intricate beauty beyond its peta