‘Medicine On Your Doorstep Vol. I’ is available from December 2023.
“And God said, Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree”
Genesis 1:29
“He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herbs for the service of man”
Psalm 104:14
Latest Blog Post
Chickweed
Also called starwort or chickenwort, chickweed can be harvested first around May and again in late summer/early autumn, when most of the heat has dissipated. Chickweed as a wild edible is a bit like Watercress but less peppery. It also happens to be an effective wild medicinal too.
Dandelions
Who doesn’t know this ‘sun-loving’ little flower? Native to Europe, Asia and USA, dandelions (Taraxacum Officinale) will soon carpet just about anywhere there’s an exposed piece of ground. In fact, plant pots, pavements, walls…they’ll grow just about anywhere. Dandelions have a reputation for being …
Ramsons
Spring has most definitely “sprung” when you can find wild garlic. We absolutely love ramsons and look forward to its arrival every year. Apart from being one of the most delicious wild edibles you can find, it’s also pretty good for you too.
Primrose
The little spring flower Primrose and its cousin, Primula or Cowslip (Primula veris), used to be highly sought after for the expectorant, mildly-sedative effects of their roots. They can be used interchangeably but Primula is thought to be the more potent of the two, …