Herbal Blessings

10/05/2026

I’m speaking to Natasha Monday evening at 7pm about her book Foraged Condiments. Wild plant recipes for sauces, chutneys, ferments and drinks.

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Join Natasha in a discussion on how to integrate foraging and wild cooking into your daily routine without fuss or complication.

Natasha Lloyd invites readers to delve into the treasure trove which plants can offer, outlining a stunning selection of recipes which explore the culinary and medicinal bounty of plants and how to use them in the kitchen.

The recipes in the book offer twists on traditional condiments, as well as modern cocktails ingredients and everyday drinks, all made with wild plants. These include pear and dandelion root chutney, beetroot and hogweed seed sauce, limeflower tonic water, hawthorn bitters, as well as many more.

From an author who has dedicated her life to working with plants, Foraged Condiments provides a superb foundation for those looking to integrate foraging and wild cooking into their daily lives without fuss or complication, while also guiding readers in resonating with the beauty of nature in a deeper, more intimate way.

Natasha Lloyd grew up around the joys of plants learning from her mother and a well thumbed copy of A Modern Herbal by Mrs Grieves, foraging with her mum since she was a child.
She had a croft and a small holding before qualifying in Herbal Medicine in 2013. With the harvests from her mother’s allotment and once older, from her own croft and smallholding, she would make condiments.

In 2018 she joined the team at the Fife Arms Hotel where she initially helped create and make the condiments for the hotel, as well as the first cocktail menu as the in-house forager. She now takes guests on foraging walks. She qualified in medicinal mushrooms in 2021.

Her clinics are with Napiers working remotely for the general clinic in Edinburgh and for the CLAID (Covid,Lyme and Infectious diseases), an integrated and research clinic.
Still time to register for a session tomorrow, 11.05.26 at 7pm ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/foraged-condiments-with-natahsa-lloyd-tickets-1987679376522 or DM FOR A BOOKING LINK.

30/04/2026

A reminder of this fabulous event happening in June. Take a look and see the great speakers, the beautiful venue (there are sone interesting original buildings) and one price that includes accommodation, food and workshops.

26/04/2026

I thought I would play along with one of Tik Tok's ideas - get ChatGPT to do a caricature of yourself based on what they know about you. My banner is the result!! isn't it fabulous? especially as I didn't have to do a thing - none of the words or images are mine - well - a photo of me was the starting point. Has anyone tried to do this and what was your result?

10/04/2026

On Monday I will be speaking to Diane and Gavin about their book Cacao Ceremony. Why not come along and listen?

This is a talk about the relationship between humans & cacao, from the ancient temples of South America to the to the modern cacao ceremony

16/03/2026

I’m talking with Lynn this evening

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28/02/2026

I'm looking forward to speaking to Lynn.

This talk explores urban foraging, the relationship with plants and place, and spiritual ecology through the lens of Western herbal practice

17/11/2025

I've spoken to Josh Williams before, he is always great to listen to. Why not sign up and come along Tuesday 18th November at 7pm? Don't worry if you can't make the date, recordings will be sent out. I'm looking forward to chatting with him again.

05/11/2025

Tomorrow night fellow herbalist Rachel Morgan with Association of Master Herbalists will be discussing with Marie Reilly about endometriosis. Tickets still available and recordings will be sent out after the event.

Endometriosis - Symptoms & Diagnosis

Join Marie Reilly in an overview of the pathophysiology, symptoms and diagnosis of endometriosis.

20/10/2025

I shall be talking to Samantha this evening. (Hopefully back from dropping my son off at Heathrow or she’ll be introducing herself 😬).

Join Samantha talk on her comprehensive and full colour materia medica of western herbs focusing on using traditional and forgotten remedies

23/09/2025

Morning all, it’s definitely feeling autumnal now.
Tonight I am speaking to Josh Williams who is always great to listen to/read. Find a comfy space for this one.

Techniques of meditation, journey, spirit flight, and inner vision with the plants.