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Dandelion Root Coffee: How to Roast Your Own Caffeine-Free Brew This Autumn

Turn autumn dandelion roots into a rich, caffeine-free coffee alternative. When to dig, how to dry and roast the roots, four ways to brew...

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Elecampane Infused Honey: A Jar of Winter Sunshine

Every autumn I dig a little elecampane root and tuck it into a jar of honey. Here is my simple method for a golden,...

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DIY Yarrow Deodorant: A Simple Herbal Recipe

Make a simple yarrow-infused deodorant with coconut oil, beeswax and arrowroot, plus options for sensitive skin.

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DIY Herb-Infused Household Cleaner

Turn rosemary, thyme, sage or oregano into a fragrant everyday household cleaner using vinegar or vodka.

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Homemade Calendula Lotion

Bring a little garden sunshine into your skincare routine with our homemade calendula lotion. We’ll show you how to steep golden calendula petals into...

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How to Make Mint-Infused Oil at Home – Recipe, Uses & Mint Folklore

Learn how to make fragrant mint-infused oil using fresh garden mint and a simple carrier oil. Discover how to use and store it safely,...

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Traditional Stinging Nettle Compress

A historical external preparation using ready-made nettle plant juice diluted equally with cool water.

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Aromatic Stovetop Botanical Steam

A fragrant stovetop botanical infusion with rose, mint, lavender and lemongrass for scenting a room.

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Evening Garden Tea Recipe

A gentle evening garden infusion with chamomile, milky oat tops and culinary lavender.

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Hildegard-Inspired Wormwood & Vervain Herbal Wine

A historical-style herbal wine combining small quantities of wormwood and vervain.

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Rosehip Orange Syrup Recipe

A bright seasonal syrup combining ripe rosehips with fresh orange.

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Sage & Apple Stuffing Recipe

A savoury baked stuffing with fresh sage, grated apple, onion and golden breadcrumbs.

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Nasturtium Leaf Pesto Recipe

A lively garden pesto combining peppery nasturtium leaves and flowers with walnuts, Parmesan and lemon.

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Lavender Shortbread Recipe

Delicate buttery shortbread lightly scented with culinary lavender.

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Stinging Nettle Soup Recipe

A smooth seasonal green soup made with cooked stinging nettles, leek, potato, onion and garlic.

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Mint & Elderflower Cordial Recipe

A fragrant seasonal cordial made with fresh elderflowers, garden mint and lemon.

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Southernwood Cola Recipe – A Botanical Summer Drink

An aromatic homemade cola syrup combining southernwood, citrus and warming spices, served with sparkling water.

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Mint and Lemon Tea Recipe | Lemon Mint Tea

A fresh garden infusion combining fragrant lemon balm with cooling mint and lemon.

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Herbes de Provence Mix: Homemade Recipe and Uses

A fragrant homemade herb blend for vegetables, potatoes, breads and savoury dishes.

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Meadowsweet Spiced Wine

A delicately aromatic white wine infusion with meadowsweet, lemon peel and warming spices.

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Chamomile & Apple Infusion

A gentle floral infusion combining chamomile flowers with crisp apple and optional honey.

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Strawberry & Lemon Balm Shrub

A bright fruit-and-herb drinking vinegar made with strawberries and fragrant lemon balm.

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Rosemary & Lemon Finishing Salt

An aromatic finishing salt combining fresh rosemary with bright unwaxed lemon zest.

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Chamomile

July 18, 2026|FOLAKE HARRISON

Why chamomile tea is such a popular bedtime drink, how it has traditionally been used for relaxation and sleep, and the side effects to be aware of. Read more...