Foraging, Folk Herbalism, Edible Weeds + Inspiration for a Slow Life

~ Stinging Nettle ~ The Spring Nettles in my garden are looking LUSH as. I love it that this amazingly nutritious plant has a Spring & Autumn...

Common Speedwell ~ Veronica persica This dainty blue gem has started to creep across my lawn, much to my delight. I’m continuously blown away by th...

~ Gorse ~ Did you know that Gorse flowers are edible? You'll find out a whole lot more about them in my Wet Season Foraging Guide (& don't ...

Chickweed Pesto I serve Chickweed Pesto at almost every one of my foraging workshops, for a reason. It's a very easy way to win people's hearts! ...

~ Purple Dead Nettle ~ Lamium Purpureum Such a beautiful yet understated plant. With her gorgeous orchid like little flowers, delicately detail...

~ Feijoa Season / Feijoa Fizz recipe ~ Tis the season. Feijoa abundance. This is definitely one of the most abundant fruits at this time of year...

Elderberry, Sambucus Nigra, aka Elder, scientifically known as Sambucus, has a long-standing reputation as a potent medicinal plant. The dark purpl...

~ Kawakawa Berries ~ For years I didn’t understand why the luscious Kawakawa at the end of my garden only produced green berries, which never ri...

~ Kawakawa ~ (Macropiper excelsum) has long held a sacred place in Māori traditional medicine (Rongoā). The leaves, bark, and berries of this eve...

Elderflower is probably one of my favorite things to forage, because well, I love to drink Elderflower Champagne & Cordial! There's many ways t...

~ Wild pikopiko ~This is my favorite thing to forage & gather in the native forest. Hiding under the beautiful fern leaves you'll find the baby...

~ Elderflower & Rose Vinegar ~These freshly picked Elderflowers & Rose Petals from my garden will slowly infuse in Raw Apple Cider Vinegar...