The wonderful thing about dandelions…. actually there’s so many wonderful, super qualities about this plant that it is hard to know where to start! Rabbits know this innately, even the Wombles knew to put dandelions in their sandwiches. So let me take you through 8 qualities of this wonder plant, starting be redefining the word…
Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are a common weed that are often overlooked or taken for granted. Yet they are so good for us! Here I share 5 health benefits of eating (or drinking) dandelions. Plus tips on where to find them, as well as common mistakes with identifying dandelions and 4 simple ways to incorporate dandelions…
Need a reason to get outside with others in Winter? Want to discover the delights of dandelion roots for your body, mind and soul? What to expect on a dandelion digging event On this Dandelion Digging event we’ll gather together around a fire and drink spiced dandelion caffeine-free ‘coffee’ before setting off with spades to…
The Dandelion Project (Est. 2024) is a collaboration between local farmers and local people, dandelions, the soil and the elements. Based in far West Cornwall it is inspired by the abundance and multiple benefits of dandelions for the soil, pollinators and us. The projects aims to; strengthen community and create a low-impact product, as close…
I was 21 years old when I was introduced to the simple process of making string from stinging nettles. Standing with friends in the Green Fields at Glastonbury Festival, I was young and open. Here, in this peaceful setting, away from the main festival, an exciting array of natural and ancient crafts were being shared….
Come and get some fresh air and light exercise in the cooler months and dig up your own health-giving dandelions with others! Dandelion roots are not just a ‘weed’ they are a super food; naturally detoxing and rich in inulin, a prebiotic that promotes good gut bacteria which is essential for our health. Dandelion leaves…
In this blog I explore ten benefits of this abundant plant. Gorse is one of many plants on my blog which is deemed an invasive ‘weed’ and worthless. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Read on to find out more… 1. Safe nesting place for wild birds Due to the dense nature of gorse…
Weeds! I love them, it’s my business. But why are weeds important? Here I share five great reasons to celebrate weeds and debunk some myths about these humble plants. Perhaps it will help you to see these plants in a new light and value their contribution to your garden too. What is a weed? I…
Dandelions have so many rich stories to tell. These five books cover topics as broad as immigration, resilience, self-loathing through to self-acceptance. Dandelions are the perfect plant to tell these stories through, I hope you’ll love them. As someone who loves dandelions in so many ways, it’s great to celebrate other’s stories too. The dandelion…
I wrote this short Dandelion Root song to celebrate the process of digging up dandelion roots and all the benefits of processing them, from digging to eating or drinking them. I quickly filmed this at the end of a winter’s afternoon digging up roots, so please forgive this tired forager and singer! What are the…
Article: How and why to forage for dandelions Dandelion flower and rum cake
Back in spring 2021 I walked along the coastal path in West Cornwall with Karen Pirie. The particular area we walked through is known as the Tin Coast and goes from Pendeen to St Just. This is an area just 6 miles from my home and a stretch of coastline that I know well. I…
These fun, quick fritters are the first dessert I ever made with dandelions. They are great dusted with icing sugar, dipped in Dandelion Flower Syrup or served with a wild ice cream of your choice. If you’d like to find out more about dandelions and their edibility, I have 4 dandelion recipes in my Wild…
Wild and Sweet is the book I always wanted to write. The idea came to me about 12 years ago (2010) when I was inspired to create my first Nettle and Honey cake. It looked and smelt great when I took it out of the oven. I let it cool a little then wrapped the…
I’ve had such fun experimenting with edible violets! Their colour and aroma are a delight, if not a little elusive to pin down! So I thought I’d share my best Dozen Recipes for using Violets for sweet and savoury, complete with notes on colour and flavour. Most of the recipes I share here use sweet…
Sweet, crunchy and good for you. This dandelion root caramel brittle recipe is laced with the detoxifying roots of dandelions and flavoured with homemade dandelion coffee. You’ll also need to look at my recipe for making good roasted dandelion coffee. Alternatively, you can buy dried dandelion roots and dandelion coffee at health food stores or online….
Ever thought of using your weeds to made a tasty coffee-substitute? The History of Dandelions Like many common weeds, dandelions are often vastly under-estimated, under-used and misunderstood. Despite being cultivated in parts of Britain, France and North America for over 150 years (1), they are still often considered just a ‘weed‘ that needs eradicating. Similarly,…
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