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For just a couple of weeks in late spring, the Black Locust tree blooms with aromatic clusters of white flowers. If you’re lucky enough to know whe...

Every year I look forward to seeing the elderflower bushes in full bloom, signalling that it’s time for one of my favourite spring rituals – making...

Every year we wait for the magical scent of lilac bushes to announce the arrival of spring.Their sweet scent naturally soothes, relaxes and lifts t...

As spring bursts into life, the primrose is amongst the first flowers to bloom. The young leaves can be used as a green vegetable or in salads, whi...

Spring is in the air and with it come so many beneficial herbs, each packed full of vitamins to help cleanse our winter bodies. Dandelion has been ...

“When gorse is out of bloom, kissing’s out of season” There’s an increasing awareness of edible plants and flowers, and gorse is certainly no secr...

Growing up in Romania, Easter was the most magical time of year. The whole village would be working together to bake cakes and paint eggs in time f...

Now, more than ever, it’s important to learn and appreciate what nature has to offer us for no cost at all. Our ancestors have lived off the land ...