The Food & Medicine Garden

23/11/2025

You are a herbalist. You are a seeker and maker of joy. Get out there and be it.

23/11/2025

Sometimes I feel so little, so temporary.

23/11/2025

Botanical gardens are places of wonder. Most of the time you wonder what tree or plant that is, but you also wonder why you don't visit every day. Or at least every week or OK, every month if you don't live close to one. Entrance here in New Zealand at the Christchurch Botanical garden is free. Yes, I was in awe. 😊

23/11/2025

I went to a permaculture farm today in Canterbury, NZ. It occurred to me that everyone interested in a garden or growing their own food should totally follow a permaculture way of doing it. It is a way of working and playing with nature, in nature, for nature, into the future and you get to taste, smell, feel, and share your bit of nature.

18/11/2025

Roses

Roses are flowers with hips ,
Their petals are fairy haberdashery,
They go all over into hats and lapels, vases
and strewn around lovers,
Roses are given, stolen and wished for,
plucked, dried, photographed and painted.
They are in poetry and in cards, in books
and in labs and apothecaries.
Roses have thorns.
But it is true as well, that thorns
have roses.

I am falling in love all over again with roses, through my sister's eyes and her passion for roses. And as a herb lover and poet, I am charmed, seduced and healed all at once. Thank you Tonoli Herbs for sharing your passion.

16/11/2025

06/11/2025

03/11/2025

I am visiting my sister in NZ, she has a herb nursery and a delightful potager garden filled with herbs and flowers and veg. We made this remedy to help me with my allergic reaction to something around here.
An elecampane decoction mixed in with a tea of mullein, golden rod tops, elderflower and eyebright. Eyebright is the only herb in this mix. she doesn't grow herself.
And rose petals for taste, beauty and a hunch that they will help too.
Check her out at Meadowsweet Herbs.

25/11/2023

🌿 Nurturing Your Well-Being 🌟

🚧 Boundaries: Your psychological 'fence' for self-preservation. Setting healthy boundaries empowers you to maintain emotional balance and protect your well-being. 🛡️

🌿 Nature Therapy: Embrace ecotherapy! Nature's healing powers can reduce stress and boost mental health. The natural world is a sanctuary for your mind. 🌳💆‍♂️

😴 Sleep Science: Sleep isn't just rest; it's restoration. Dive into the science of sleep to optimize your physical and mental health. Sweet dreams equal a sound mind. 💤🌙

🎨 Creative Mind: Unleash your inner artist! The creative process is a psychological playground, promoting self-expression, problem-solving, and emotional release. 🎨✨

🏃‍♀️ Active Mind, Active Body: The mind-body connection is real. Regular physical activity releases endorphins, enhancing mood and reducing stress. Keep moving, keep thriving. 🧠💪

🤝 Connection Matters: From attachment theory to social support, human connection is crucial for well-being. Nurture relationships and watch your mental health flourish. ❤️🤗

🧘‍♂️ Reflect & Reconnect: Dive into self-reflection; it's your internal GPS. Practices like mindfulness and journaling can help you understand your thoughts and emotions. 🧠🧘‍♀️

🌟 Find Your Purpose : According to Self-Determination Theory, finding your purpose is about understanding your intrinsic motivations and values. When you align your life with what truly matters to you, you'll experience increased autonomy, competence, and relatedness, leading to a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life. 🔑💪

29/10/2023