Herbs From The Hills

Herbs From The Hills Foraging * Herbalism * Gardening



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Penny BunOh the excitement of finding a huge penny bun in my back garden!
14/10/2025

Penny Bun

Oh the excitement of finding a huge penny bun in my back garden!

Waxcaps and DeceiversThe waxcaps have exploded in the fields near me. So much colour ❤️The amethyst deceivers found this...
08/10/2025

Waxcaps and Deceivers

The waxcaps have exploded in the fields near me.

So much colour ❤️

The amethyst deceivers found this morning were a stunning shade of purple too.

I actually thought that someone had dropped a whole punnet of cherry tomatoes in the field when I first spotted the scarlet ones ( the last photo) 😂


Parasol PerfectionA reposted photograph from a couple of years ago, but the parasols have popped here in mid Wales Paras...
26/09/2025

Parasol Perfection

A reposted photograph from a couple of years ago, but the parasols have popped here in mid Wales

Parasol mushrooms, one of the more choice edibles when it comes to mushroom foraging, and just fun to find because they are so BIG!

A few tips for identifying them:

It’s size is one factor that can help distinguish it from other mushrooms (although of course extra care needs to be taken with smaller specimens).

Although not an amanita with a volval sac parasols do have a bulbous base that can look similar in younger mushrooms.

It has a moveable ring.

The gills are crowded and free from the stipe.

The snakeskin pattern on the stipe is a key feature in distinguishing it from the shaggy parasol (Chlorophyllum rhacodes) which although edible for some can cause gastric upset in others.

The trio in this shot really did make lovely models for a photo.
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Autumn Picnic It's a gorgeous sunny autumn day here in mid Wales, perfect for a walk and afternoon picnic.Hedgerow harve...
25/09/2025

Autumn Picnic

It's a gorgeous sunny autumn day here in mid Wales, perfect for a walk and afternoon picnic.

Hedgerow harvest cake and a pot of tea with friends 💚

Recipe featured in the Autumn 2025 edition Botanical Anthology magazine. Check out my bio for details.

Autumn Flower Crown🧡
23/09/2025

Autumn Flower Crown

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Autumn Equinox Happy Mabon to all that celebrate the turning of the wheel.Embracing Autumn with my home grown calendula ...
23/09/2025

Autumn Equinox

Happy Mabon to all that celebrate the turning of the wheel.

Embracing Autumn with my home grown calendula ( I'm so pleased with the colour of the dehydrated flowers 🧡),apples from the community garden, oranges from the local organic shop,yarrow foraged from the hedgerows, and a gorgeous new candleholder that was gifted to us when we popped into a local coffee shop who were having a clear out)

Rainy Day WalksMushroom spotting, leaf appreciation and just escaping the world a while.
21/09/2025

Rainy Day Walks

Mushroom spotting, leaf appreciation and just escaping the world a while.

Black Eyed SusanLittle rays of sunshine on a rainy day walk on the Hafod Estate. 🌼
20/09/2025

Black Eyed Susan

Little rays of sunshine on a rainy day walk on the Hafod Estate.

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Allotment HaulMostly from my patch with a few bits from the community garden.Progress on the plot has been non existent...
20/09/2025

Allotment Haul

Mostly from my patch with a few bits from the community garden.

Progress on the plot has been non existent these last 6 weeks or so. Utterly neglected but the plants have still produced.

I was perhaps most excited at the new growth nettles 😂

Hedgerow Harvest Cake Foraging to make cakes is one of my favourite things. Getting to write about it for a magazine is ...
16/09/2025

Hedgerow Harvest Cake

Foraging to make cakes is one of my favourite things. Getting to write about it for a magazine is a rather lovely bonus.

This Hedgerow Harvest Cake is my latest contribution to Botanical Anthology Magazine and can be found in the current issue.

It's a fruit laden cake based on a traditional Welsh harvest cake – Teisen y Cynhaeaf. Here in Wales the classic version was baked with a layer of apples, sultanas & cinnamon & sometimes almonds in the centre of the cake.

My version adds some popular autumn hedgerow ingredients into the mix - blackberries and hazelnuts.

A seasonal treat perfect for celebrating the upcoming autumn equinox or taking on an autumn picnic.

(Links to the magazine can be found up in my bio. For the next 10 days or so it’s available at 20% off the standard price and comes with a free All About Rosemary booklet. If autumn is your season it’s definitely worth checking out for lots more inspiration.)

Botanical Anthology Magazine Autumn 2025It’s launch day for the latest edition of Botanical Anthology Magazine. The Autu...
15/09/2025

Botanical Anthology Magazine Autumn 2025

It’s launch day for the latest edition of Botanical Anthology Magazine. The Autumn Edition is published and waiting to be read!

A stunning collection of 40+ articles from over 35 contributors, the magazine is a plant lover/herbal enthusiast’s dream covering: apothecary, recipes, craft, folklore, celebrations, reviews, foraging, gardening tips, rituals and more.

Swipe to see the table of contents and photos of just a small selection of some of the articles:

Cover photo by
Skeleton Leaf Lanterns by
Spiced Apple Cider by
Hedgerow Harvest Cake by
Ginger, Ginseng + Turmeric Tonic by
Sage Throat Spray by
Magnificent Mushrooms by
Apple Garlands for Protection by .herbal
Plants of the Thinning Veil: Dreaming with the Ancestors by
Gathering in the Fall: Women’s Circles for Seasonal Connection by
The Autumn Olive + Silverleaf Wreath by
Harvesting Wild Fennell + Fall Stew by .vermillionaire
Workin’ the Roots + Berries for Lung Support by indigigoldenherbalsmedicine
Apricot Glow Whipped Body Butter by
Community Voices with Iwilla Remedy by +

Between now and September 25th the digital version is available at a discounted rate of just $15.00 (approx. £11.00). Printed versions are also available on Amazon or Lulu. During the launch period a digital download of the All About Rosemary Booklet is also included in the price.

Comment AUTUMN below if you would like to be sent a direct link to purchase (Links can also be found up in my bio)

It's packed full of Autumn inspiration 🍁🍂



Flowers for Tea 🧡💜💙🩷🧡Herbs harvested and ready for drying.Calendula, clover, cornflower, rose & Californian poppy ...
15/07/2025

Flowers for Tea
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Herbs harvested and ready for drying.

Calendula, clover, cornflower, rose & Californian poppy


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