Field Notes: Midsummer

Field Notes: Midsummer

Field Notes: Midsummer Seasonal observations from herb growing, gathering, medicine making and other landwork. Harvesting Wood Betony in leaf for fermented tea and untangling the received wisdom of its European lineage. by James White 20th June 2026 In the weeks...
Field Notes: Beltane Ground Ivy Ale

Field Notes: Beltane Ground Ivy Ale

Field Notes: Beltane Ground Ivy Ale Seasonal observations from herb growing, gathering, medicine making and other landwork.   Brewing a simple herbal ale with Ground Ivy and other foraged plants in celebration of Beltane, plus spring sowings. by James White 30th...
Field Notes: Spring Equinox

Field Notes: Spring Equinox

Field Notes: Spring Equinox Seasonal observations from herb growing, gathering, medicine making and other landwork. On timeliness/lateness, Elder, Ground Ivy, Crampbark, seed sowings, and experiments in growing Tulsi. by James White20th March 2026 S pring has...