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Come in to enjoy the magic of the wild with galleries to roam, ideas to own and good things to know in words, poems, books, recipes and video

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Mediterranean Parsley and Pine Nut Pesto by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 25 March 2025
A simple recipe for an utterly delicious mini-meal packed with healthy and cleansing ingredients inspired by the Mediterranean
A Healing Herb (Sage) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 22 March 2025
A post about the wonders of Sage as an aromatic herb used for centuries for its healing and medicinal qualities
A Healing Herb (Bay) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 19 March 2025
Bay has been used for centuries for sesasoning, cleansing, hair and scalp conditioning and medicinal remedies
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Healing Herbs


A growing collection of cultivated and wild herbs that can be enjoyed in any sized garden (and grown in pots) with information about the folklore of the plant, its nutritional value, gentle healing remedies, herbal teas, healthy recipes and more!

A Healing Herb (Sage) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf

Sage

Sage is an aromatic herb used for centuries for cleansing, preserving, flavouring and healing many health issues

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Bay

Bay has been used for centuries for seasoning, cleansing, hair conditioning and medicinal remedies

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Basil

Basil is known for its delicious aroma, warm peppery flavour and multiple health benefits

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Lemon Verbea

Lemon Verbena is known as the queen of aromatic herbs for gentle cleansing and healing

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Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm is a calming herb used to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite and aid digestion

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Mint

All mints are aromatic perennial herbs with powerful healing, cleansing, freshening and flavouring properties

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Healing Spices


A growing collection of traditional spices with information about their origins and folklore, nutritional value, gentle healing properties, cleansing herbal teas, healthy recipes and more!

A Healing Spice (Cinnamon) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is highly prized for its golden brown colour, delicate fragrant aroma, warm sweet taste and healing benefits

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Step into the Wild

Find a place to roam and tune into the harmony of Nature

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Latest Galleries


Coastal Path Gallery by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf

Coastal Path

A gallery of photographs and poeticals

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Wildflower Meadow

A gallery of photographs and quotes about meadows

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Pathways

A gallery of photographs and quotes

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Sunset Sky

A gallery of photographs and quotes

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Wild Fruits

A gallery of photographs and information

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Golden Leaves

A gallery of photographs and poeticals

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Misty Morning

A gallery of photographs and poeticals

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I go to Nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.


John Burroughs

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Latest Book Reviews


Insights, quotes and helpful observations from books read in Nature-inspired categories:

Reference - Wildlife - Pathways & Places - Natural Health - Human Nature - Spiritual Awakening

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