Plant profiles

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Dec 13, 2024

Plantain: the power to dig deep

Uncover the hidden power of plantain - the unsung hero with amazing nutritional, medicinal properties. From foraging to folklore, this blog

Sep 21, 2024

Rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia): Mythology, Foraging & Identification

A tree deeply associated with the femine, Rowan was the tree from which the first woman was formed, according to Norse mythology. Also...

Sep 13, 2024

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