Recipes

A sure sign of spring is the new nettle shoots that are growing on the perennial nettle Urtica dioica (below left) . Urtica urens (left) is the...

I hear some groans with the mention of this plant because it is so hard to get rid of in the garden. Up until now I’ve not valued Oxalis at all as...

I recently came across some interesting research revealing how dandelion, that plant with golden yellow flowers, many try to get rid of in their...

The mallow family contains over twenty edible species of herbaceous plants that can be annual, biennial or perennial.  A number are considered weeds...

Nipplewort - Lapsana communis You have to agree this plant has a weird name.  If it could it would probably change it. There are two reasons for the...

Borage - Borago officinalis Loved by bees this plant is both a weed and one we want.  If you don't have it, direct sowing of the seeds in spring and...

Bittercress Cardamine hirsuta I love this little compact, rosette shaped annual with lobed leaves, small white flowers and upright seed pods that...

  Young plants of Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum) are flourishing all over our garden and bush edge as I write in May. A few mature plants...

Self Heal - Prunella vulgaris This is a gorgeous little plant flowering profusely now in January, in full sun or shade. I love it and want to share...

Amaranthus viridis - Green Amaranth or Amaranthus lividus -Purple Amaranth cultivated in Mexico since 4000BC - making it the oldest known food crop...

Chickweed  - stellaria media is a delightful plant and my favourite edible weed, growing lushly in the colder months.  It is one of the most common...

Violet - Viola odorata The delicate, sweet scent of violet flowers wafts in the air as I go near the heart shaped leaves of this plant. The meaning...

Dandelion - Taraxacum officinale Description Dandelions are one of the most health giving, nutritious and abundant wild edibles that I have come...

Purslane - Portulaca oleracea Purslane has to be the one of the least appreciated edible weeds in New Zealand with huge hidden benefits. The...

Magenta Spreen - Chenopodium giganteum  This is a beautiful plant to grow with it’s soft green goosefoot shaped leaves that have a splash of...

  Amaranth, Green Amaranthus viridis or  Purple Amaranthus lividus Description These are summer growing annuals found in disturbed,...

Here is a recipe for Fudge Frosting and Strawberry Green Smoothie from Raw Food Made Easy for One or Two People, by Jennifer Cornbleet. Fudge...

As well as harvesting wild edibles to enhance my nutrition, I love making my own products for use around the house - I know what ingredients I have...

Greetings everyone, Spring is definitely here on the farm where I'm living with daffodils and some rhododendrons out along the drive. They look so...

Winter Wild Edible Pesto   Big handful of wild edibles (Abundant in August during winter I used storksbill, hedge mustard & chickweed)   Juice...

This green smoothie journey is so amazing!  My body is leading the way.  A couple of weeks ago I was having a lot of aching joints and realised...

Chickpea preparation - Soak 2 cups chickpeas overnight in pure water.  In the morning, drain and throw away the water and rinse well.  They will...

Circulation Booster Smoothie with Gingko, Galensoga and Dandelion Did you know you can add gingko leaves to your smoothie.  Gingko is used for...

Purslane - Portulaca oleracea Description This has to be one of the least appreciated edible weeds with huge hidden benefits. It has 4mg per gram of...

I invite you to try this new smoothie recipe I have created with amaranth, galinsoga, raspberries and other greens growing abundantly in summer....

A fresh spring smoothie using red coloured greens and fruits. The two wild varieties of strawberry  Alpine - non creeping with white flowers and...

Weed Pesto  Play around with this recipe and invent your own version with whatever plants you have most of and love to eat. 5 rosemary sprigs 12cms...

Greetings everyone, I was in a hurry the other morning and couldn't do my usual morning wander so just grabbed 4 plantain leaves, 4 dandelion leaves...

Here's a smoothie recipe for increasing your nutrition in winter Winter Health Boosting Smoothie (The photo below shows the quantities of weeds I...

I have a cold and am in bed resting.  Before I came down with the cold I juiced 3 lemons and 6 mandarins to make a raw hummus (recipe will be posted...