Hedge Hag
The reciprocal nature of human and wild native plant inter-connectivity.
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The Challenge of Now | Fanning the Flames while Fighting Fire
Navigating literary and literal pre-apocalypse. The world is burning, and rare books are being destroyed in the process of being fed into the AI machine. Fanning the flames of literary discontent, Substack has introduced an AI text detector to its… Continue reading
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Waking Up to a Fantastic Year of Tender New Beginnings
Thoughts on the Cailleach, hibernation and waking up to spring We are already more than halfway through the first month of 2026, and I want to wish you a year of tender new beginnings, a year of softer, brighter days,… Continue reading
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Mugwort | How to Empower Your Dreams and Love Your Memory
The history and power of dreaming, and how natural wild plant ally mugwort can help with your dreams and thus improve your memory. Continue reading
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3 Wild Spring Greens You Can Harvest Now
Learn how to make wild nettle tea, soup and pesto; how to make detergent from ivy leaves, and how to make a refreshing healthy drink and a coffee alternative that are both good for you from cleavers. Continue reading
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Willow-Kin
Grey and goat willows are native to Ireland and prolific growers. Learn about their uses and watery nature here. Continue reading
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Hope is Green
First winter walk 7 days into a frosty 2025 and already the spring plants are beginning to thrust their way into the world. Should we be alarmed at their early appearance, or grateful? Continue reading
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Plant Generosity & Negative Reciprocity
and how to make delicious health-boosting Elderberry syrup Berry Confusion The first time I encountered elderberry, I didn’t know what it was. I was mooching around the old abandoned site of Fore Abbey, when I almost stepped on a cluster… Continue reading
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The Wise Elder
The pain of a child leaving home unexpectedly, and how I found healing in the wisdom of the Elder tree. Learn how to make delicious elderflower syrup for free that’s actually good for you. Continue reading
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Flower Power in Irish Mythology
Going back to my roots in order to grow The early days of June feel like summer is just beginning. It is only now in Ireland that the days are filled more with blue sky than cloud, and the air… Continue reading
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I know where the wild things are
I have learned where all the wild local food is growing in my local area. It might come in handy one day. Continue reading
