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Elderflower Cordial - Refreshingly good for you
Hello Herb Lovers, Since our winter never really happened and the temperatures are rising surprisingly fast, I made a batch of Elderflower Cordial.  Everyone knows that I just adore elderflowers - for their taste and their benefits.  Elderflower cordial is incredibly refreshing  and this recipe couldn’t be any easier. Jekka McVicar whom Jamie Oliver endorses wholeheartedly as [...]

Herb Gardening - A perfect winter morning
Hello Herb Lovers, The kids and I have just spent a wonderful morning in the herb garden.  With winter well and truly here my garden had been neglected for too long.  This morning the sun was shining brightly and the boys jumped at the chance to get their hands dirty. Well, Pixie Boy squealed really, since [...]

Herbal Aromatherapy Works While You Sleep
Hello Herb Lovers, Life has been pretty chaotic in our part of the world - which kinda explains why there haven’t been any posts recently. Herbs as usual have been my salvation from completely losing my mind to stress - my famous Hugs-In-A-Cup tea works wonders on my nerves by easing anxiety, instilling a sense of calm [...]

Herb Awareness Weekend - May 16 & 17
Hello Herb Lovers, It’s that time of the year again when the Queensland Herb Society puts on their annual Herb Awareness Weekend.  Held, as usual at the Mount Cootha Botanic Gardens it looks like it will be an interesting and educational weekend. Guest Speakers Saturday 16th May 9.30 am ——- Annette McFarlane - Questions and Answers and Book Promotion 10.45 [...]

Dye Easter Eggs with Herbs
Hello Herb Lovers, By now you’ll all know that I was raised in Germany.  As such I grew up with some very old traditions, one of which was painting Easter eggs.  Sure, these days you get commercial colouring kits with which you can create some amazing works of art.  Or you can get stickers if you [...]