A Journey Through the Secret Lives of Plants
Travels With Plants gives you instant access to:
- Immersive audio stories revealing forgotten uses of plants growing in your garden, local woods, and coastal paths
- Monthly live online gatherings where we explore seasonal plant wisdom
- Complete archive of traditional plant knowledge from Britain’s wild places
The annual subscription fee is not a recurring payment, giving you the flexibility to decide whether to renew your subscription for the following year.
No unexpected charges, no commitments – just a continuous stream of plant-focused inspiration and education.
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When BBC Countryfile placed my foraging school as the top of their list of ‘Best foraging courses in the UK’, and Michelin-starred chef Richard Corrigan recommended my work for The Times’ Top 50 Websites for Food and Drink, I was deeply honoured.
But what truly drives me is something far more important than accolades.
Tucked away in arcane botanical libraries across Britain, and shared by village healers and foragers in remote areas of Europe and beyond, lie remarkable stories of plants.
These aren’t just dusty papers in forgotten archives – they’re living traditions passed down through generations of plant healers and wild food gatherers in the hidden corners of our own isles and across the continent.
These are the stories of every plant that shapes our world – from wild edibles that still grow freely, to the trees, shrubs and flowers we’ve chosen to fill our gardens and parks.
Whether you live in the heart of London or a remote Highland cottage, you’ll discover the forgotten tales of both wild and cultivated plants growing all around you – from ornamental shrubs to street trees, from medicinal plants in urban wasteland to traditional foods along coastal paths.
Some are exotic species Victorian plant hunters brought back from their daring expeditions. Others are native plants whose uses were once common knowledge – passed down from generation to generation. Each has a story of how it nourished and healed communities.
My research has taken me far beyond these shores – from dusty manuscripts in old botanical institutions in India to remote South East Asian villages – all in pursuit of understanding our own plant heritage more deeply.
As the author of the bestselling ‘Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of Britain and Ireland‘ (over 55,000 copies sold) and founder of eatweeds.co.uk, I’ve spent over two decades documenting these vanishing traditions. My work has been featured in BBC Good Food, The Guardian, The Times, and The Daily Telegraph.
“Your daily stories are bringing me back to the plants,” writes Sophia Howard. “They invoke a sense of nostalgic simplicity, reminding me to return to something precious I had lost.”
Through Travels With Plants, I’m bringing these forgotten stories back to life through immersive audio journeys. Each episode reveals the fascinating history and traditional uses of plants you walk past every day.
“The time and care you put into this work has created something worth every penny,” says Jayne Clark. “Your teaching style and depth of knowledge is excellent,” adds Charley Cranmer.
As a member, you’ll receive:
- Captivating audio stories – perfect for listening while walking, gardening or relaxing
- Monthly live online gatherings exploring seasonal plant stories
- Complete archive access to my plant histories
- The satisfaction of helping preserve this precious knowledge
Your investment is just 24p per day to access these remarkable plant stories.
These stories have survived centuries – help bring them back into the light where they belong.
I look forward to seeing you as a member.
P.S. The annual subscription fee is not a recurring payment, giving you the flexibility to decide whether to renew your subscription for the following year.
No unexpected charges, no commitments – just a continuous stream of plant-focused inspiration and education.