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

Gathering a wild salad from my wild garden. Wild in my garden? Yes, everything pictured is growing in what is supposed to be the 'pathway' to my 'o...

Fucshia, Fucshia spp Almost 110 species of Fuchsia are recognized, all of which the flowers are edible, including the NZ Native Kōtukutuku. Fuschia...

~ Sweet Violet ~ (Viola Odorata / Viola Sororia) aka 'Common' or 'English' violet Sweet little Violets bloom from the depths of winter into ea...

~ Pickled Camellia Flowers ~ Last winter I pickled Magnolia Flowers (you can find the recipe in my articles by searching for Magnolia). As ...

Wild Nettle & Homegrown Rose infused Chocolate, topped with Edible Flowers. What a feast for the eyes and bellies! Decorating with edible flowe...

Homegrown Fruit & Vege I mentioned to a friend the other day that I haven't been buying any fruit or vege this year (other than potato, oni...

~Pinapple Sage ~ (Salvia Elegans) Is pumping right now & buzzing with bees. Honey bees, bumble bees, other beneficial insects, this plant is a ...