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 moreSt. John's Wort: Identification and making infused oil (Video)
Identifying St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) and how to make an infused oil for topical use.
Read moreAtishoo! Making a herbal hayfever remedy
It is the season of grass pollen, and gathering herbs has become a little difficult through runny noses and streaming eyes. Today we share our favourite herbs for hayfever and a video on how to make a tincture.
Read moreA bubbly summer.... Elderflower champagne
Summer bubbly…
Summer is counted from the first elderflower to the last elderberry, so capture some of that summer sun for all year round happiness…
This is our absolute favourite thing to make every year. It’s crisp, floral and light. The true taste of early summer. This recipe relies on the natural yeasts that form on elderflowers so be sure to pick yours on a warm, sunny day and not after a rain (as this will wash the yeasts away).
Read moreSeasonal, local herbal remedies: 3-herb bruise balm
Stubbed your toe? Sprained an ankle? Know someone who has broken their wrist? 🌿
Use these local, common and wonderfully healing herbs to make a lovely balm.