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Elderberry Gummies (vegan, processed sugar-free)
A delicious and fun way to enjoy the nutritional and immune-boosting benefits of elderberries, is to make elderberry gummies. This...
Nov 4, 20246 min read


Horse Chestnut (Conkers) Laundry Detergent
Make your own Horse Chestnut laundry detergent: all-natural, non-toxic, and completely free. It doesn't get much better than this when it co
Sep 25, 20248 min read










Wood Sorrel Potato Salad (vegan, gluten-free)
Hearty with a surprising zing of freshness offered by our green friend Wood Sorrel, this potato salad is a wonderful and easy to make...
Aug 7, 20246 min read


Interbeing - Thich Nhat Hanh
"If you are a poet, you will see clearly that there is a cloud floating in this sheet of paper. Without a cloud, there will be no rain;...
Jul 24, 20243 min read


White Clover Strawberry Cookies (vegan, gluten-free)
If early summer could be expressed in the form of a cookie, this might be it! Celebrate the season of sunshine with these soft White...
Jul 24, 20245 min read


Wild Violet Jelly (vegan)
Add a taste of spring to your toast! This beautifully colored flower jelly has a surprising flavor that resembles berries and honey, and...
Jun 19, 20246 min read


Changing the World when you are a Sensitive Soul
Close your eyes and picture a ‘change maker’ in your head. What kind of person do you see? It might be somebody giving a passionate...
May 9, 202410 min read


Stinging Nettle Chips (vegan, gluten-free)
Make these savory stinging nettle chips that are not only a delicious snack, but are also packed with nutrients that nourish and cleanse...
May 7, 20245 min read


Hot Chocolate with Red Belted Conk (vegan)
Receive the incredible medicinal benefits of the Red Belted Conk while enjoying this soothing and rich hot chocolate drink! Jump to...
May 3, 20245 min read


Why helping Others makes You feel better too: Empathy, Compassion, and Palestine
Being a human means you have a magnificent capacity: empathy. For highly sensitive people, it’s even one of our superpowers. However,...
May 2, 20246 min read


Dandelion Capers (vegan, gluten-free)
Add a little zing to your salad, pasta, or other savory dish with these flavorful and easy to make dandelion capers! Jump to Recipe...
Apr 30, 20245 min read


Yarrow Olive Tapenade (vegan)
Celebrate the first greens of early spring by making this easy vegan tapenade recipe that is infused with the freshness and health...
Apr 26, 20244 min read


Foraging as a Relationship: the Honorable Harvest
When we imagine an invisible network connecting all living things, of which we are but a small part, we can discover a new sense of...
Jul 27, 20235 min read


This Single Breath - Poem
While you were busy being busy,
quietly and steadily,
without a conscious thought or effort,
fresh air entered into your body.
Jul 2, 20231 min read


Stinging Nettle Hummus
Light, creamy, packed full of nutrients, and easy to make - there is a lot love about this stinging nettle recipe! Jump to recipe ...
Jun 23, 20235 min read


Lilac Cheesecakes (vegan, raw, and gluten-free)
There is so much more to lilac than only being a pretty decorative bush. Meet lilac in a new way, and learn how to make delicious...
May 29, 20234 min read


Ground Ivy Flatbreads (vegan, gluten-free)
Discover the wonderful aromatic flavor that ground ivy adds to these easy to make flatbreads. You can eat them with your favorite...
May 16, 20234 min read


Dandelion Flower Cookies (vegan, gluten-free)
Adding dandelion flower to a recipe brings some sunshine to your day. Look out for their yellow heads in a field, and make these easy and...
May 9, 20235 min read


Stinging Nettle Soup (vegan, gluten-free)
Get to know the amazing stinging nettle, and make this creamy and rich soup that helps to nourish and cleanse your body. Jump to Recipe ...
May 4, 20235 min read


Pine & Spruce Syrup
The fragrant scent of pine and spruce isn't only limited to the holiday and winter season: this delicious and easy syrup can be made...
Apr 30, 20235 min read
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