Plantain (Plantago spp.) is one of our commonest and most useful weeds. Learn how to befriend this little green helper.
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 moreDivine eats: Elderflower fritters
Mmmm, can't get enough of these beauties. These are elderflower fritters and are delicious! All you need to do is make a simple pancake batter, dip the elderflower heads in and fry in oil - over a bonfire is even better. Voila! A crunchy, sweet, divine snack even the gods couldn't resist.
Read moreEat Wild // Free Foraging Magazine
Download the new foraging magazine created in collaboration between Miles Irving and the knowledgable people at the Association of Foragers. We contributed an article on Linden but you can also find out what is forageable in June with plenty of herb tips, recipes, guides to garden foraging, how to ‘speak green’, and a kids section too. Let us know what you think!
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A 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).
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