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Wild Words
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.


How I Foraged My Own Wedding Flowers (and Why It Changed Everything)
A personal story about how I foraged my own wedding flowers — discovering joy, meaning, and connection through a truly wild celebration.
Oct 30
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Mast year for Oak trees: Why are there so many acorns in 2025?
Have you noticed the glut of acorns this year? If you’re in the UK, you may have noticed that there are tons of acorns on the ground at the moment! As much as I love the crunching sound under my feet as I walk, I have found myself wondering if this is normal. Perhaps you have felt the same. Well, it turns out that this year is a bumper year for acorns, also known as a mast year ! I hadn’t heard of this before so got curious and started exploring what that means. Read on if yo
Oct 19
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Lady's Mantle: Finding abundance within
Discover the magic of lady's mantle, a unique plant with historical significance and healing properties. Discover how she can lead you to abundance within.
Oct 2
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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
Sep 9
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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My Foraging Journey + a Beginner’s Checklist
Embark on your foraging journey with insights from my blog and a free beginners checklist.
May 10
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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