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Edible Flowers
Chicory: Weed or Vegetable?
When was the last time you looked at a wild chicory plant and referred to it as a leafy green vegetable and not a weed? Loaded with nutrients and health benefits, this is a wild plant that deserves to be called a vegetable.
Read MoreEdible Flowers to Grow in Your Garden
Flowers add colour and beauty to any garden so why not take advantage of what they have to offer us in the kitchen? Cooking and garnishing with flowers were, and still are, quite popular in many countries. When designing an edible landscape, think about adding in edible flowers becaus
Read MoreChickweed in Your Salad and in Your Medicine Cabinet
Chickweed’s flavour is a refreshing burst of spring goodness. This versatile food is nutritious, easy to grow and easy to harvest that tastes delicious.
Read MorePollinator Weed Gardens
Bee the buzz in your neighborhood this year and plant low-to-no maintenance edible wild plants in your garden to attract the many variety of bees. Whether bees are in decline in your area or not, having a beautiful wild edible garden that brings pollinators to your property is win-win
Read MoreLemon Balm Grows Wild
Aug 16, 2019
Lemon Balm is a citrus-scented, aromatic herb that grows wild. Having many applications, lemon balm is well-worth using one way or another on a daily basis.
Read MoreChickweed as Food and Chickweed Tincture
Chickweed is an incredible wild plant that tastes amazing and is used a lot in herbalism. There is no shortage of nutrients in chickweed or what chickweed can do for our health.
Read MoreHow To Make A Cordial
Jul 17, 2018
Cordials are a sparkling, naturally-fizzy beverage that pleasantly awaken the tastebuds. Making a cordial is simple and are a favourite summertime drink that can be enjoyed any month of the year!
Read MoreD.I.Y. Green Smoothie Powder
Jun 01, 2018
Green smoothie powders are very expensive yet can provide us with a lot of badly-needed nutrients. Take control of your health and your budget by making your own green smoothie powder! The ingredients are free and all you need to invest is a little time.
Read MoreHeart Healthy Hawthorn
Feb 12, 2018
Hawthorn leaves, flowers, and berries have been praised for centuries due to their heart elevating properties. Whether they are used in herbal preparations or in the kitchen as a valuable food source, the hawthorn is a win-win.
Read MoreBotanical Art
Aug 10, 2017
Botanical artwork has been appreciated for educational and enjoyment purposes for about 3,500 years. Foragers and plant lovers alike appreciate the visual value of botanical art.
Read MoreEdible Flowers Part Two
Creating an edible landscape using edible flowers can be a great way to add colour to your garden or balcony. Lots of herb, fruit and vegetable flowers are edible as well so be sure to add these to your garden this year.
Read MoreEdible Flowers Part One
We know many wild plants have edible flowers but what about the flowers you can grow in your garden? This year create an edible landscape (or balcony garden) with some edible flowers.
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