Podcast Host Sara talks about some of the things that make her curious. If you want to contribute to the discussions please email [email protected]

A short story that links to how forgetmenot got its name.

A roadside beauty that attracts may pollinators.

i welcome any thoughts about the plants that you see in your hedgerows.

Myth and shadow work how do these fit into your selfcare routine?

I mention Jane Grey who runs Nettle Revolution she will inspire you to consider how you can add more Nettles into your life. I wish I had the space to gather and hang my herbs so that I could make more oils.

Nettle tea anyone?

Mother Nature is very good at companion planting. The nettle and the dock are a great example of how these will grow together the sting and its calming leave.

I find it interesting that you can use Nettle for its anti-histamine properties as a herb, yet when you get stung immediate relief can be gained from the juice of a bruised dock leaf.

It is probably worth trying dock leaves on other stings or rashes if you are willing to test it out on yourself. I have used dock leaves for about 50 plus years to good effect.

A curious wandering over Bodmin Moor following rabbit trails and discovering a few curiosities around this open land.

I may have mentioned that I live in my van and this gives me the opportunity to explore hedgerows across the countryside.

It is interesting where I find beautiful hedge plants popping up, Gorse is quite common to be the first plant that you will see especially on waste land. It is meant to be very good at helping clean up the land from toxins from the mining industry.

it creates a nutrient rich soil and can also protect trees growing amongst its branches.

I often walk by streams and rivers, I feel drawn to the sound of water and its calming tones.

If you look at the Canal and River Trust Map you will see the the British Isles has many rivers and streams to explore. It is also interesting to note that there are a great many that are navigable should you wish to travel by boat.

Did you know that is how we Brits liked to travel before the railways came along.

What type of water are you drawn to?