Tag: Prepping
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HAWTHORN LEAF Pesto Swirls with Hot Tomato Sauce
https://wordpress.com/reader/blogs/107544452/posts/11921 Another eye-catching recipe from the Hedgewitch Adventures – I’m going to keep an eye out for some hawthorn and give it a go!
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summer fading garden update
I’m both relieved and concerned to see that I’m not the only one whose garden has really struggled this year. I planted peas, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, chilies, aubergines, pumpkins, melons, cucumbers… My tomatoes have just about survived, but they needed a bigger container than usual. Any in a smaller pot shrivelled up and died. The…
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Meet The Mushrooms of Plantation Wood
I stumbled across this post and really enjoyed it. It’s that time of the year when the mushrooms should finally be starting, but with the heatwave we had this summer it appears they’re taking their time. This time last year I was out and about in the woods, taking lots of pictures and studying as…
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My To Read List
This list is endless, but in regards to the world of plants I have a few key books on the “To Read” list at the moment: Do you have any favourites you’d recommend?
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Things To Forage In August
August marks the beginning of the mushroom season! It’s not fully in swing at this point, but certain shrooms will be making an appearance at this point, particularly ones that are great for beginners to study. The main one that I recommend is Chicken Of The Woods. You’ll see it growing on the side of…
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The Rules of Foraging
Foraging is all about sustainability. It’s important to harvest away from other people where you can, and to only gather what you need. Greed can lead to waste on your part, and starvation for animals. Similarly, it’s important to be aware of how endangered a species is in the country you find yourself in. Lastly,…
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Solomon’s Seal: The King of Herbs for Connective Tissue Problems
Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum spp.) is a plant native to the Americas that most people just plant as an ornamental in their garden is by far one of my favorite medicinal herbs. Its unique, bone-shaped roots strengthen bones, marrow, and especially tendons. Note: I am an Herbalist, not a doctor. This post is not intended as…
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Yarrow: The Woundwort of Warriors, Witches, and Wandering Souls
Yarrow is a resilient, multi-faceted plant bridging the physical and spiritual realms. Historically revered by warriors for wound healing, it also holds deep significance in divination, folklore, and ritual. From its medicinal properties to its role in magic and astral travel, yarrow remains a timeless symbol of protection and wisdom. Yarrow: The Woundwort of Warriors,…
