In Praise of Elderflowers Around the corner from our house the elder bushes are coming into full flower – a sure sign that summer is finally arriving. A native to Europe, North America and parts of Asia, probably the best … Continue reading →
Last week we collected a good carrier bag full of the sea beet (Beta vulgaris) which grows prolifically on the sea walls and footpaths by the Thames estuary where I live. It also grows as a ‘volunteer’ on my allotment … Continue reading →
Vegan Permaculture at Wild Earth Farm and Sanctuary, Kentucky, USA This time next month we will be beginning our next Vegan Permaculture Design Course at Wild Earth Farm and Sanctuary in the USA. Lots of other exciting workshops and events … Continue reading →
Nettles – the perfect permaculture plant! Nettles (Urtica dioica) are probably the best-known wild plant growing in the UK, mainly because of the unpleasant sting that we all learned to avoid as children! Many people dismiss the common nettle as … Continue reading →
Who needs Bollinger??? Round our way the elderflowers are set to start blooming any day now – so here’s Spiralseed’s quick and easy guide to making your own elderflower champagne! Elderflower Champagne Recipe A carrier bag full of elder … Continue reading →
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