Herby At Heart

<p>🌿 Episode Overview</p><p>In today’s episode, we explore the world of nettle—Urtica, the stinging nettle.</p><p>Rising like a quiet warning along forgotten paths, its jagged leaves tremble with a secret fire. Touch...

<p>In this episode of Herby at Heart, we step into the fascinating world of mindful experimentation with medicinal plants and fungi. Each month, we commit to working with one herb or fungus at a time—observing its...

<p>In this episode of Herby at Heart, we step off the well‑worn path and into the dappled light of the forest, where one of the most iconic and misunderstood fungi is waiting: Amanita muscaria, the fly agaric...

<p>Today, we journey downward—into the soil, into the marrow of our being. We meet Comfrey, Symphytum officinale: a plant shaped by the steady power of Earth, the element of form and foundation. It carries the signature...

<p>In this episode, we turn our gaze skyward—to the Rowan tree (mountain ash), a guardian of lore and light. With its slender grace and clusters of flaming berries, the Rowan has long stood at the crossroads between the...

<p>Today, we sink deeper into the forest’s mysteries—guided by the ancient wisdom of the woods and the healing secrets of mushrooms.</p><p>In this episode, we journey into the world of the shiitake—a mushroom treasured...

<p><br></p><p>Today Herb has qualities of an activist and warrior fighting for justice; she marches with a firm, steady stride—neither soaring nor earthbound, but centred deep in her power. She helps you put on your...

<p>Today, plants will soothe your senses and mellow us out. Known to some as blue mallow, to others as common mallow and to a few as cheese-cake. Malva spp. as well as the more famous cousin, Marshmallow. </p><p><br...

<p>This episode we're basking in the golden glow of St. John's Wort, a vibrant herb with a rich history of medicinal use. Known scientifically as *Hypericum perforatum*, this flowering plant has been treasured for...

<p>Mmm, the air still vibrates with the gentle magic of Hawthorn, doesn't it? A plant that whispers of resilience, protection, and nourishment for the heart. Here on Herby at Heart, we're drawn to these whispers, to the...

<p>This episode, we dive into the lush, aromatic world of wild garlic, known as bear’s leek or Allium ursinum. We will also look at its notruously famous cousin, that people tend to mistake as wild garlic here in...

<p>In this enchanting episode, we invite you to embark on a journey through the lush world of the birch tree, celebrated for its ethereal beauty and profound healing properties. Join your favorite herbalists, Tash...

<p>This month's plant is special, a plant everybody knows walks by and often notices especially while blooming. A scent and taste we all have tried and easily recognise. It is a medicine that is usually forgotten, yet...

<p>This month's plant is special, a plant everybody knows walks by and often notices especially while blooming. A scent and taste we all have tried and easily recognise. It is a medicine that is usually forgotten, yet...

<p>Grandfather Pine is the theme of this show a tree in the Pinacea family also known as evergreens. They stand tall and straight, resilient and grounding giving us a green landscape throughout the year. They protect...