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    Plants

    Community Herb Garden Magic: 7 Easy Herbs to Grow

    May 18, 2025 - By 

    Thinking about starting a community herb garden? Fresh, fragrant herbs are such a wonderful gift to give back to your community. You will be introducing free fresh food and medicine to people who might otherwise not have access to it. A community garden, whether it's a walk-through garden or just a small raised bed, can be an oasis of calm and colour, lifting the vibe of the area around it. It's the perfect way to express yourself creatively, especially if you're running out of space in your own garden or live a nomadic lifestyle. If you're looking for some growing…

  • Cover of The Forager's Calendar by John Wright, featuring vibrant illustrations of seasonal wild plants, mushrooms, and berries surrounding the title
    Books

    Book Review: John Wright’s The Forager’s Calendar

    March 17, 2025 - By 

    The Forager’s Calendar by John Wright review As a family herbalist passionate about wildcrafting and foraging, I often find myself dipping into my copy of The Forager’s Calendar by John Wright. This beautifully written guide is not just a popular, award-winning foraging book – it’s a year-round companion for anyone eager to connect with nature through seasonal wild foods. A month-by-month companion, year after year Mr Wright’s approach is incredibly practical, offering detailed descriptions of plants, mushrooms, and other edibles you can find month by month. What I particularly love is the way he balances descriptive accuracy with personal anecdotes,…