Bellis perennis - the humble daisy! Sadly overlooked as a herbal remedy but there is so much history associated with this pretty little Aster. It is part of the Asteraceae family which also includes calendula, echinacea, dahlia and zinnia. As well as being a fun flower to pick and make daisy chains with, you can harvest the flowers to make wound remedies.
Read MoreThis autumn we’ve been out and about running quite a few workshops focusing on how we can support biodiversity in the city. We focused on small and simple actions we can take within our local communities to support wildlife. One of our favourite hands-on sessions for this is making wildflower seed balls that can be ‘planted’ across the city bringing more food for wild creatures as well as beautiful flowers for us to enjoy.
Read MoreHave you tried nettle soup? It’s a super tasty way to enjoy this abundant spring time plant. It’s packed with many nourishing vitamins and minerals including iron making it a lovely thing to add into soups and stews for an iron boost. You could add it to any soup you are making but it goes really nicely with potato making a nice hearty meal to fuel all your springtime activities.
Read MoreThis herb infused balm is a lovely remedy for cold hands and feet. It’s also a wonderful moisturiser for chapped winter skin. Follow our step by step guide to make your own!
Read MoreRecordings from our Irregular slot on Soho Radio with Nat Mady and Maya Thomas who explore herbs through the interwoven stories of plants and people.
Read MoreEven though Spring is still a few weeks away, the signs of what is soon to come are already all around us. We invite you to have a wander around a garden, park, or any green space and look out for these first stirrings of spring.
Read MoreDuring this winter we can continue to lean on nature as a guide, resource and support, and bring an awareness of each other, our environment and of the barriers many face to spending time outside. Here are some ideas for everyone to connect with nature, both outdoors, and from your home if you are still isolating/shielding or have difficulty accessing a safe green space.
Read MoreAugust arrives with a spell of cooler and wetter weather and a bounty of herby delights.
Here are some tips for things you can be doing with herbs this month.
Read MoreThis is a collection of books, organisations and tools that inspire us to connect with plants and wildlife. We hope this will provide a useful guide that supports you to feel closer to the natural world around you.
Read MoreSpring is slowly awakening here in Hackney. The elder and hawthorn buds are beginning to unfurl, nettles are sending up fresh green shoots and the migratory birds are making their way back from warmer shores to nest. There will soon be lots to forage, from hawthorn flowers to dandelions and our senses will be drinking in many new sights, smells and sensations of the shifting season. This free downloadable nature connection guide will give you some inspiration and practical activities to try out this spring!
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