Today is especially for those of you who dream of eating a fresh picked bowl of goodness, like this one – every day, but dont have much time to garden. You can do it, if you focus on the most efficient crops – one’s that are highest nutrition for the least effort. Here’s my nourishing […]
Leafy Greens are the best!
By | LastUpdated June 26, 2024
Leafy greens are the best! They win ‘Most Resilient Crop of All’ for being the easiest to grow, hands down the most nutritious and so very generous – they give and give. Try a few new ones each season and steadily build a diverse collection that’ll take you through the year. That way, no matter […]
How To Make Echinacea Tincture
By | LastUpdated January 31, 2024
This is me and my dear friend – medical herbalist, Ali Sutherland – making our annual supply of Echinacea tincture. An essential in both our homes first aid kit for preventing colds, hay fever and infections. A tincture – for those who are unsure, is a herb steeped in alcohol to extract the healing properties. […]
Kawakawa + Ginger Tea
By | LastUpdated August 1, 2020
Kawakawa has a special place in my heart – it was the first ‘real’ (ie not from a bag) herb tea I ever made many moons ago. Such a powerful healer – 72 medicinal uses according to Murdoch Reilly’s “Maori Healing and Herbal” – and I was at the time healing up from wicked eczema. […]
