Foraging: Finding nature’s bounty
There is a beautiful poem by John Keats which I think you will be familiar with and which, like me, you probably think about at this time of year. The first stanza is especially evocative: Season of […]
Elderberries and their anti-viral properties – pick them while you can!
Elderberries (Sambucus Nigra) have long been known to have health-giving properties to keep people healthy during the cold and flu season. They have high levels of vitamin C and antioxidants. They are rich in flavonoids, especially anthocyanins which […]
The nutritious colours of Autumn!
Autumn is a beautiful time of year, with misty mornings, crisp sunshine, fruitful harvests and cooler weather. It is also a challenging time of year, with lots of back-to-school bugs and workplace illnesses. This blog looks […]