Spirit of the Forest
Once upon a time, in a magical forest, lived a mighty horse.This horse was known to all as the “Spirit of the Forest”, and she often helped weary travellers restore their strength with her wisdom and the help of the plants. Spirit would tell of t
Granny and the Flying Biscuits
🍪 Chapter 7 – Granny and the Flying Biscuits Granny Grimoire had just pulled a tray of biscuits from the oven. They sat cooling on the rack in her scullery, golden and sweet-smelling, steam curling up into the rafters. In any other kitchen, that
Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Ocimum tenuiflorum / sanctum Tulsi is the scent of calm courage — the “Incomparable One.” In Ayurveda, it’s considered a rasayana, a restorative tonic for body and mind. There are three main varieties:• Rama Tulsi (O. tenuiflorum) — brigh
Richie’s Sore Tummy and the Fennel Friend
A Buddy & Richie Forager Tale Richie wasn’t quite himself. He didn’t feel like chasing his ball. He didn’t even want to sniff the hedgerow. He just curled up in a shady spot by the allotment shed with his chin on his paws. Buddy padded over
Buddy & Richie’s Gentle Paw Butter
A simple recipe for soft, happy paws – perfect before foraging walks! What you’ll need:1 tablespoon shea butter1 tablespoon coconut oil (or olive oil)1 tablespoon beeswax pellets1 teaspoon ground oatmeal (optional – makes it even more soothing)
The Wandering Bear
A tale Buddy tells when the stars are out and little paws are restless A tale Buddy tells when the stars are out and little paws are restless “Close your eyes, Richie,” Buddy said softly, as the warm kitchen light glowed behind them and their bas
Buddy the Forager Dog
Learning about plants with Buddy and Richie Meet Buddy — a golden, gentle forager who loves wild cherries, pears, dandelion roots, and long walks by the river. He’s clever, careful, and always looking out for his little brother, Richie. Richie is
Buddy’s Guide to Dandelion Digging
A tale from the allotment with Buddy and Richie At the far end of the allotment, where the soil is warm and crumbly, Buddy begins to sniff. He’s not after treats today—he’s on a mission: dandelion roots. With a few practiced scrapes of his paws
The Wild Cherry Tree
A story from Buddy & Richie’s Field Guide to Plants It started with their human picking a few ripe wild cherries from the low branches of the tree near the hill.She offered one each to Buddy and Richie—just a small taste, then another as they
The Pack Stays Together
A path-side promise from Buddy & Richie’s Field Guide Buddy and Richie love to walk and run outdoors. Through woods, across fields, and especially anywhere with water — ears up, tails wagging, always ready for the next adventure. But there