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The internet is full of recipes for Elderberry Syrup and knowing what a powerhouse this little berry is, it’s no surprise!

The easiest recipe for Hawthorn Ketchup you can find online!

Myself and a fellow gallivanter recently went on a little road trip to uncover the cottage of Biddy Early, and we found it! Plus it was just as magical and atmospheric as you could image. For directions to Biddy Earlys Cottage and images of what we found, scroll down. But first, a little story….. Biddy…

Ancient Ireland was ruled by a series of Kings and Chieftains, under them the Judges, Poets and Druids tying them all together, right up to the early 1600s, were the Brehon Laws. These statutes governed every part of life from marriage & divorce, farming, beekeeping, property ownership, inheritance and war along with many many more….

Today, we’re diving into the enchanting world of meadowsweet, a mystical herb that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Step aside, modern medicine; it’s time to embrace the magical properties of this plant! Join us on this fun and informative journey as we explore the fantastic medical uses of meadowsweet. Meadowsweet, scientifically known…

Hey there, herb enthusiasts and curious readers! Today, we’re going to embark on a delightful journey into the wonderful world of Self Heal, a superhero herb that packs a punch when it comes to medicinal powers! Get ready to meet your new herb buddy as we explore the fantastic medicinal uses of Self Heal. The…

The Douglas Spruce is one of those trees that the English Landlords loved to include on their estates. Growing very tall and beautifully fluffed out, it makes for a really eye catching tree! You’ll find them scattered everywhere from Powerscourt to Johnstown and Stormont. But it also features in loads of our own gardens and…

The worship of trees is nothing new in Ireland. The first visitors to this little island found a wild Rainforest teeming with ancient trees. These same trees provided everything they could possibly need and so it made sense that they would become honoured and worshipped in gratitude. The Bile Trees The Bile Trees of Ireland…

When anyone comes on a walking tour with me, one of the first plants I direct them to is the little cluster of plantain growing along the paths of Courtown Woods. Called Slánlus in Irish it roughly translates as goodbye pain or goodbye troubles. If you haven’t read the blog on this amazing little healing…

Making Cordials is a really fun thing to do and a first for many on their journey of free food foraging! The most well known has to be Elderflower Cordial, but using the same recipe listed below you can make many different cordials using the following flowering plants And many more! So for the purposes…