Creating a herbarium is a powerful way to connect with nature, document plant diversity, and gain a hands-on understanding of your local ecosystem. Traditionally, herbariums are collections of…
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The Ultimate Guide to Kombucha – How to Make Kombucha
Introduction to Kombucha Fermented beverages have long been a staple in many cultures, cherished not only for their delightful flavors but also for their health-promoting properties. From tangy…
3 Delicious Wild Stinging Nettle Recipes
Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect moment to go out and forage stinging nettles. But what do you do with these once you have them home? Here…
Benefits of Yarrow: A Guide to Using this Amazing Wild Herb
In the realm of wild herbs, yarrow (Achillea millefolium) stands out for its myriad of health benefits and historical significance in herbal medicine. This resilient and easy-to-identify plant,…
Foraging Wild Violets: Identification, Use & Benefits
Foraging for wild violets is a delightful spring activity that can connect us with our natural environment and offer a glimpse into the world of edible wild plants….
Foraging for Dandelions: A Hidden Treasure in Your Backyard
Foraging for dandelions isn’t just a whimsical pastime; it’s a journey into discovering the remarkable health benefits and culinary uses of a plant that is often unjustly dismissed…
5 Benefits of Wild Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has been used for centuries as a traditional remedy for a variety of ailments, and its popularity as a natural health supplement continues to…
Raspberries: Benefits in a Permaculture Garden
Some of my favorite plants in our permaculture garden are the raspberries. In this article, I am going to share: Raspberries aren’t berries (What 🤯??) Despite their name,…
2 YEARS OF PERMACULTURE! Tour of the Vegetable Garden
In this video we take a tour of our permaculture garden, Feuilles de Vie. It’s November 1st and the weather has been getting colder for 2-3 weeks now….
Feeding Our Vermicompost in the Garden and Raspberries in November – 15.11.23
In this article, we’ll review what we observed during our visit to the Feuilles de Vie garden on Wednesday 15.11.2023. Among other things, we’ll talk about raspberry bushes…