Sharing the health benefits of plants 

You won’t find them listed on food nutrition labels yet bright red strawberries, deep purple blackberries and dark black olives all...

A piece of string around your finger, post-its and notifications may all help you remember. Did you know that rosemary has long been...

Citrus fruits are often associated with vitamin C but they are not the only source of this vital vitamin. Vitamin C, also known as...

Mulled wine and mince pies are firm favourites in my household at Christmas time. Northing beats a warming glass of mulled wine in front...

Following a shock, injury or disease, we are tired, demineralised and our immune system is weakened. Convalescence is a crucial period of...

Fire cider is a spicy, homemade tonic. It uses unpasturized apple cider vinegar to extract minerals and alcaloids from immune-stimulating...

Thorns aside, blackberry picking is a fun activity for all ages. As a child growing up in the UK, my nanna (grandmother) would take us...

Imagine, if you will, a well-organised botanical garden on a hillside facing snow-covered mountains and a fjord. You wander through a...

An essential element of French stews and soups, the bouquet garni is a tied bundle of herbs used to flavour dishes. One of its advantages...

Regardless of the season, each walk is an opportunity to discover plants at various stages in their life cycles. On this drizzly Sunday...

Today, I'm sharing a recipe for your skin. Macerated Carrot ( Daucus carota) oil can be easily prepared at home. It has potent...

Common thyme, Thymus vulgaris, is an aromatic, perennial herb. Perennial simply means that it continues to grow for more than two years....

Leaves come in many shapes and sizes. This is a brief introduction to seven details on a simple leaf that can help with plant...