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As October arrives and the hedgerows begin to lose their summer colour, one of our most familiar native trees offers up a final gift: the dark, purple-black berries of the Elder (Sambucus nigra). For generations, elderberry has been part of traditional winter medicine. Before the arrival of modern medicines, households knew the plants growing around them and made use of seasonal remedies to see them through the colder months. Elderberry Rob — a concentrated preparation made b

Hawthorn is a flowering shrub or tree known for its potential benefits for heart and circulatory health. It contains flavonoids and other compounds that may improve cardiovascular function.

Red clover, is a plant rich in isoflavones, which are plant compounds similar to estrogen. Taken as a tea, it is commonly used to alleviate menopausal symptoms and improve skin conditions.

A Healthy Salad Recipe with Herbs: Mint & Medicinal Spices [Coriander & Cumin] A carrot, orange, and mint salad. This refreshing salad is quick to prepare, packed with healthy vitamins and makes a vibrant side dish. Ingredients 2 medium carrots – shredded or grated A good handful of freshly gathered Peppermint or Spearmint (Lamb) Mint mint leaves torn into pieces 2 small oranges or 3 satsumas, Broken into segments and chopped to release their juice and flavour Olive oil Fresh

Sage & Raspberry Leaf Tea NOT to be taken by pregnant women. This is a simple recipe for hot flushes and night sweats. No one quite understand why Sage reduces sweating. It is believed that it may be due to its astringency, anti-inflammatory and hormone-regulating properties. Which means it can be particularly beneficial for those experiencing menopausal symptoms. Red raspberry leaves are traditionally used to balance female hormones. Make the tea either with fresh or dried

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is one of summer’s quiet herbal treasures, growing along footpaths, hedgerows, grassy verges and field edges. Recognisable by its clusters of tiny white flowers, feathery leaves and distinctive aromatic scent, Yarrow has been valued as a medicinal plant for centuries.

Image showing heady, sweet-scented meadowsweet growing in damp places near a river There are certain plants that tell us the seasons are changing, and for me, Meadowsweet is one of them. From late June through August, its creamy-white flower heads brighten damp meadows, riverbanks and roadside verges, filling the air with a sweet, almond-like fragrance that is difficult to forget once you've experienced it. Whenever I come across Meadowsweet on a summer walk, I can't help

How a deep connection with the natural world and the discovery of simple herbal remedies for wellbeing changed my life for the better.