Nature has bestowed upon us a multitude of remarkable plants, each with its unique set of benefits and healing properties. Among these botanical wonders, the humble dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) stands tall. Often regarded as a pesky weed in our lawns, this resilient plant has been cherished for centuries in various traditional medicinal systems worldwide. In... Continue Reading →
Can’t beat a beet!
So you think you know beetroot - the humble root vegetable, so often found in pantries in its pickled form since World War II. But truly, it is so much more. In fact, it is a nutritional powerhouse now widely regarded as a superfood! Humble beginnings The beetroot is no stranger to the average household.... Continue Reading →
Dandelion… weed or a valuable herb?
I can’t believe it’s May already; the Spring has come to greet us in a full swing and with it came a mass of flowers. I’m sat here looking at my garden and see the grass speckled with white daisies and yellow dandelions. I can’t help but wonder… why do we consider these amazing plants... Continue Reading →