Microgreens are young vegetable greens, sitting somewhere between seed sprouts and baby greens. They are rich in flavour, while still having all the tenderness of a very young plant. I love adding them to my salads, sandwiches, and snacks in general, but there’s something I like even more than eating them: Growing my own!
So, are you ready to start growing your own as well?
Read MoreThis is a healthy herbal twist on an Easter classic. The apple and carrot along with the flax egg make this high in fibre so they are easy to digest as well as containing vitamins A and C. These hot cross buns are gluten and refined sugar free and contain cinnamon which is naturally sweet so helps ward off sugar cravings.
Read MoreHi everyone, Fran here from the team! At Hackney Herbal, we love working with Rose and you'll find it in some of our herbal tea blends. Rose water is a staple in my kitchen cupboard as it tastes delicious, has many healing and health properties and can also be used topically. It lends an interesting edge to sweet treats as well as smoothies and hot drinks.
Read MoreWhether you grow your herbs or enjoy those growing on their own out in the wild, April is a busy and exciting month. Native plants are thriving, days are getting longer, the soil is warming up… the growing season has begun!
And if you’re new to it - this is a great time to get started, so your understanding of how plants work can grow alongside them in the coming months.
Read MoreConnecting with nature has been shown to help both our minds and bodies by helping to lower the heart rate, reduce stress, support immunity and increase feelings of wellbeing. Because we can’t run our new programme of nature connection activities this spring we are instead sharing some resources with you to do it yourself!
Read MoreSpring is the perfect time to get gardening. The days are getting longer, the earth is warming up and sunshine is pulling us swiftly out of winter.
Alongside our video tutorials we have prepared a handy resource of where you can source your materials. Many you can find at your local garden centre or plant nursery but here is a list of online suppliers that we would recommend.
Read MoreIn this video you will learn how to sow seeds at home. Here we are sowing lettuce seeds but you can use the same method with other vegetable, herb and flower seeds.
If you don’t have a plat pot or a module tray you can make your own using a plastic pot (yoghurt pot, take away container etc.).
Read MoreIn these unprecedented times during the Coronavirus pandemic, it is very important that we all follow government advice on safe distancing, and when necessary, self-isolation, but fresh air and exercise are important and time spent in nature can be hugely beneficial for our overall health and wellbeing.
Although we can’t all physically get together to go explore herbs, we would like to invite you to come on a virtual herb walk with us.
Read MoreToday on the 12th March is National Social Prescribing Day. We are sharing some info on what social prescribing is, how we are involved and how you can find out more.
Social prescribing has been around in various forms since the 1980’s with more schemes being implemented over the last ten years. Interest in social prescribing has grown to provide interventions to people who go to see their GP with largely social issues as opposed to clinical needs.
Read MoreThis weekend is International Women’s Day and to mark the occasion, we've compiled a list of some wonderful local social enterprises run by female founders.
Did you know 55% of community business leaders identify as female? If you’re thinking of joining the sector, read on to discover the best resources and programmes to support you and help get your idea off the ground.
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