Tag: garden
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Magnolia & Maple Blossom Munchies Mid-March
This week I found Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) in full bloom, its zingy lime-yellow blossoms looking like they’d been dyed with fluorescent marker pen. Maple blossoms, apart from Sycamore, are edible and taste like peas. Yum! Norway Maple has leaves much larger than our native Field Maple (Acer campestre). Norway Maple has 7 pointed lobes,…
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Make Ground Elder Soup
This week I’ve been down to the riverside to check on the carpets of Ground Elder (Aegopodium podagraria). Spoiler alert: it’s not Elder (Sambucus sps). It is, however, very tasty and nutritious. It was brought over as a pot herb by the Romans, and left here to ravage our gardens with its invasive nature ever…
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PLANTING POTATOES
I see lots of posts from people wanting to plant potatoes and asking questions about the process, and when the best time for planting is, so I decided to share my preferences that are based on 50+ years of successful growing.One frequently mentioned time for planting is “Good Friday.” (The Friday before Easter).Since the date…
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Stinging Nettles
Everyone knows Stinging Nettles, they’re everywhere in the UK. They’re a menace, but they’re really good for you, especially for women. Stinging Nettles make amazing compost for the garden, a nutritious feed for farm animals, and have even been used to make fabric in the past! Trust me, if you’re eating it, the stems are…
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Singapore’s Butterfly Sanctuary – The Ultimate Indoor Garden
This is part of my inspiration for my indoor garden. This butterfly sanctuary is kept within the airport in Singapore, it’s incredible!
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The Beginnings of An Indoor Garden
My indoor garden, inspired by the gardens in Singapore. I’m going to grow it bit by bit, got any tips on good indoor plants?
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The best herbal teas against insomnia, confirmed by science. Lavender can improve sleep quality, but only in the short term.Lemon balm has a mild citrus scent and can reduce symptoms of insomnia.Banana tea is prepared by steeping the banana fruit, peel or both together in boiling water. After a few minutes, the liquid is strained to obtain a slightly sweet banana tea. Drinking warm banana tea before bed can help the body get the signal that it’s time to sleep
Herbal teas have long been used for relaxation and sleep, and there is scientific evidence to support their use as a holistic way to prevent insomnia and improve sleep quality. Herbal teas can be made from any edible plant or herb, but there are seven specific herbs that have been proven beneficial for improving sleep…
