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Name that plant and guess what I’m doing with it! #herb #transplant #garden #winter #gardening #gardenchat #herbchat

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people like to leave gifts for this witch’s haw. Crataegus sp.

#Plants #trees #wild plants #hawthorn #herbchat #adventure log #autumn #I went and harvested some of its fruit today and sang it a song as thanks

God the range of herbs and spices we use regularly here is soooo depressingly slim. I’ve been experimenting with using medicinal herbs I’ve grown or foraged as flavourings- here are my favourites so far. Try em out if you can, there’s unexpected flavours everywhere that’ll make your cooking really memorable.

sweet fern- good in spiced cakes or baked goods with cinnamon, with beef and pork or other fatty, heavy meats as an interesting replacement for bay leaf, also makes a great chai in a pinch. Nice deeply herbal flavor but neither bitter nor noticeably sweet

sweet gale- a more bitter bay leaf replacement. Very good with pork and serviceable with fatty fish such as salmon. Interesting with baked breads and other savoury baked goods, not as strong nor as tough in texture as bay and easy to finely grind.

prickly ash fruit- replaces Sichuan pepper. A numbing spice with a hint of citrus good in most curries, stir fries, and other Asian dishes.

hyssop (hyssopus officianalis)-(including the Latin as everyone I talk to about this herb IRL believes I’m talking about anise hyssop, Agastache foeniculum. The flavours could not possibly be further apart.) peppery, almost smoky. Very strong. Good on fatty meats and potatoes, use as you would rosemary or alongside classic French aromatics. Holds up well to roasting and stewing, and provides a real je-ne-sais-quoi in a stock or broth. actually you could probably use anise hyssop in similar ways but it is a lot sweeter and of course, tastes of anise, hence the name.

goldenrod- the flowers and leaves have a lovely bright carrot-celery-honey taste. Disclaimer- this is somewhat dependent on the species; I gather Solidago canadensis or S. odorants. Another great addition to a stock and as a substitute for carrot flavor. Would probably go great in a spice/carrot cake.

#Field notes #culinary #herbchat #adventure log #I just get so tired of only seeing like. Borage nasturtium lemon verbena etc sometimes trotted out as edible herbs.#I want to really taste the land.#I’m not responsible for your allergies or stupid decisions based on this post btw ❤️

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) ripening fruit

#Ignore the bug damage -__-#plants #my plants #seed grown #Herbchat

My car rear window Saint Johns wort oil came out fabulous >:3

#Lysposting #herbchat #Remember folks if the end product isnt good and deep red you fucked it up #.

One of the holy basil plants I’ve been carefully tending. It’s taken all season of twice weekly prunings to get this nice and bushy

#I feel like it’s a good practice of self discipline. I also have several calendula plants that need pretty much constant harvesting #herbchat #plants #herbs

Some tea blends for emotional exhaustion

try to use local, organic herbs if you can. I grow and gather my own. Use 2 tsp of blended dried herbs to every cup boiling water. Cover the cup with a small plate or lid to keep the steam in during steeping, and brew for 10-15 minutes. These blends are most effective served hot in the aftermath of big emotions or before bed, but I have used them many times to tame big, difficult emotions (rage, frustration, irritability, despair) in the moment.

One part lavender flowers, two parts each linden blossom, chamomile, rose petals/buds

2. Equal parts Moldavian balm or lemon balm, holy basil, and chamomile

3. equal parts bee balm, milky oats or oatstraw, and hawthorn leaf/flower/berry

4. One part motherwort, two parts holy basil, oatstraw, raspberry leaf, and chamomile

5. One part each holy basil, skullcap, and rose petal, two parts raspberry leaf (leave out the skullcap if you’re on ssris/adhd meds)

6. equal parts elderflower and linden blossom

Please note- don’t use these if you are pregnant

#Herbchat #I use these quite regularly as gentle calmatives and restoratives for the nerves. 1 4 and 5 can be used effectively to prevent nightmares.#They’re really good for that particular post crying exhaustion or when you’re coping w emotional trauma pain or grief etc

tip- u can infuse herbal oils quickly using the back window of a vehicle in warmer seasons. Pack some dried herbs into a mason jar, cover completely w oil and seal tightly. place in the backseat or in the back window for 10-14 days. Shake daily, ideally, or whenever you remember.

#I live in a basement so I’ve been using crockpot adjacent techniques bc my oils mold in the dark #BUT here’s a spot so hot and sunny it can be physically unbearable!#don’t use big jars and consider wrapping the bases in thick towels to stabilize them #and remember not to do more than a couple at a time. Don’t block ur view!! Backseat may be safer.#Herbchat #Alternative safety tip- loop a (preferably clear) bag around the backseat headrest and put the jar in it in the back window #so if u brake suddenly the bag contains the jar.