Ever wondered what we did before tomatoes came over to Europe in the 16th century? This delicious rosehip and hawthorn ketchup combines the nutrient-rich wild berries of autumn with warming herbs and spices. Use it as you would tomato ketchup, and it also makes a great accompaniment to cheeses.
Read moreCollecting Calendula: The herbal garden
Discover herbal gardening. Vicky shares how to pick calendula so that you get more flowers and don't end up with unsightly dead bits. She also covers its use as a skin herb and how to collect seeds.
Elderberry Elixir: Stave off winter ills
Elderberry is one of our most valued native British immune boosters. Try this simple recipe to create a delicious elixir that doubles as a herbal medicine and a sweet tipple.
Read moreHow to weave a lavender wand/sachet
This delightfully quick and simple craft uses fresh lavender stalks to create a pretty, scented, wand shaped ‘sachet’. Suitable and full of fun for all the family.
Read moreSambucus spotting: How to tell the difference between the two main UK elderflowers
How to tell apart Black elder (Sambucus nigra) from dwarf elder (S. ebulus) and why it may be important.
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