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by Sue Cartwright 11 January 2026
A post about the healing and culinary benefits of an often overlooked medicinal and culinary herb known as Tarragon
A post with ideas for things to do in Nature in January
by Sue Cartwright 7 January 2026
A post with ideas on how to get closer to Nature in January as a natural way to boost your health, wellbeing and creativity.
A poem about the energy of the Wolf Supermoon in Cancer
by Sue Cartwright 3 January 2026
A poem about the emotional energy of the Wolf Supermoon in Cancer, the most biggest, brightest start to the year
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Spiral Leaf - Step into the Wild - Galleries by Sue Cartwright

Step into the Wild

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

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Healing Herbs

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

Tarragon

Tarragon is a fragrant medicinal herb with culinary flavour

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Dill

Dill has a mild aniseed flavour and healing properties

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Coriander

A aromatic herb that enhances overall health and well-being

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Marjoram

Marjoram brings healing properties and culinary flavour

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Chamomile

A herb that teaches gentleness and brings about calm

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St John's Wort

St John's Wort has many powerful healing properties

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Healing Spices

A Healing Spice (Star Anise) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf

Star Anise

Star Anise is a versatile spice for healing and culinary flavour

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Mace

Mace is a mild spice with many culinary and healing benefits

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Nutmeg

Nutmeg packs a punch with healing and culinary benefits

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Tumeric

Turmeric is a medicinal spice used to reduce inflammation

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Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper is a spice with powerful medicinal benefits

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Paprika

Paprika brings pop, colour and flavour to savoury dishes

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Healing Fungi

A Healing Fungi (Hen of the Woods) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf

Hen of the Woods

Hen of the Woods is a highly nutritious and delicious fungi

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Candlesnuff

A powerfull medicinal fungi with anti-tumour properties

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Turkey Tail

Turkey Tail is a powerful and precious medicinal wild fungi

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Featured Galleries


Blue Sky Gallery by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf

Blue Skies


Before the frost starts to bite when bright blue skies and sunshine are a treat to enjoy

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Waterways


Walking along the toll path on the canal surrounded by Nature

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Wild Fruits

The abundance of Mother Nature through the Autumn and Winter seasons

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Wild Fungi

Mushrooms and fungi found in ancient woodlands, forests and moorland

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Featured Video

The Wisdom of Trees

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Spiral Leaf - Quote

Nature is one of the most underutilised treasures in life. It has the power to unburden hearts and reconnect us to that inner place of peace.


Dr Janice Anderson and Kiersten Anderson

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