by Melanie | May 23, 2022 | Herbs, Potager Garden, Recipes, Ritual
My favourite way to enjoy some of the herbs from my garden is in a tea/infusion. There’s something special about picking fresh leaves and making tea with them. They can help our wellness with their therapeutic benefits. Annual, summer-loving herbs are generally...
by Melanie | Feb 11, 2022 | Recipes
HERBAL + AROMATHERAPY REMEDIES Giving your body extra support against illness through the use of gentle yet effective herbs is one of the ways to prepare yourself for winter and the cold and flu season. With this in mind I’ve been busy prepping at home....
by Melanie | Mar 25, 2021 | Recipes, Ritual
This botanical sugar body scrub is so easy and quick to make. The only time-consuming part is drying the lavender blossom and rosemary leaves. If you prefer, you don’t have to dry the herbs but it does help with the life expectancy of the scrub as you are not...
by Melanie | Feb 19, 2021 | Hydrosols, Recipes
PEPPERMINT MENTHA X PIPERITA I always make sure I have a good supply of peppermint herb in my garden. You only have to pick a leaf and roll it between your fingers to receive a sweet minty aromatic hit. And when you take a nibble on a peppermint leaf you get...
by Melanie | Nov 13, 2020 | Recipes, Ritual
“The Elixir of Life” – Paracelsus This spring, lemon balm is a herb that I’m particularly enjoying having in my garden. It is this time of year when she really becomes vibrant again, and with it being a busy time of year it is when her calming and sunny medicine is...