My lightbulb moment that there were bigger trees to tap and drink than my loyal birches came moments too late for me to taste the sap of my new loves this year.

In my first year of birch sap tapping and syrup reducing, I managed to make 1 litre of syrup.

It’s clear to see that we’re at the junction of the seasons just now in Islay. Dropping in at the community gardens confirms that the Spring has come early

If the public were taught more about just how many varieties of mint there are then they would soon be demanding for more variety

Identifying three cracking and common members of the carrot family, using their seeds.

Tansy is one of those plants that you smell before you see. It’s aroma can hang in the air and waft along its riverbank home.

The thistles I had been eating were creeping thistles and what I found the most rewarding was the thistle nut that sits in the centre of the flowering head.

Chamomile, lime blossom, and lemon balm can all be used by a herbalist for anxious patients. They are all great after a meal and will all help reduce stress