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Hops (Humulus lupulus) has been traditionally used in herbal medicine for its relaxing action on the nervous system.

If you’re having trouble sleeping or feeling stressed, hops might be a remedy. The dried flowers can be added to a lavender eye pillow to help soothe tension headaches, toothaches and earaches while the bitter taste supports digestive function. Hops can be used with lemon balm, chamomile or mint in herbal teas to ease indigestion.

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Got more herbs than you know what to do with? Before they bolt, wilt or go soggy in the back of the fridge, here 5 ways to lock in their goodness.

It’s the same story every year – summer’s heat eases, the days shorten and despite your best efforts, a good chunk of tomatoes stubbornly refuse to ripen on the vine. Do you leave them and hope for a last-minute colour change, or do you admit defeat and find another way to use them? The good news is, unripe tomatoes aren’t just edible; they’re actually pretty versatile.

Autumn is the time to preserve cucumbers (or zucchinis) by making a batch of bread and butter pickles. Nothing says the end of summer like half a dozen jars of homemade bread and butter pickles – the perfect balance of sweet and tangy that elevates any sandwich, salad, cracker or burger. Unlike their dill counterparts, […]

Homegrown herbal tea leaves you can be drying now in summer for a warming cup in winter.

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If your patch is bursting with cucumbers right now, you’re not alone! With members of our community reporting a bumper season for the humble cucumber, it can be challenging to use them. While sharing your harvest with neighbours is always a good idea, here are some other creative ways to make the most of your […]