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Irish folklore associates white clover with luck, especially when a four-leaf clover is found. This symbol of good luck arises from a rare genetic mutation within the plant, which causes the growth of an extra leaflet. The chance of this happening is around 5000 to 1! White clover is a superb forage crop for livestock and has been historically used as folk medicine against intestinal helminthic worms.
Unfortunately, wild basil does not hold the same culinary properties as edible basil found in the shops does, but it it’s very tasty for pollinators! It has a pleasant aroma, not as strong as basil found in your kitchen, but nice enough that it was scattered on the floors of homes in medieval times to act as an air freshener. Probably easier ways of making your home smell nice nowadays though.
Although wild carrot does smell like carrots, it lacks the bright orange roots which we have with our dinners. The carrots we know and love are cultivars of one of the subspecies of wild carrot, Daucus carota </span><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>subsp. Sativus.
Wild marjoram, or oregano, isn’t just a tasty topping on your pizza, it is indeed a native plant to the UK which benefits a whole host of species! It’s a 10/10 from us in supporting pollinators too.
You can expect your garden to be filled with fragrance if you plant a patch of wild thyme! It is a surprisingly resilient plant which thrives in sunny spots and in well-drained soil. Symbolising courage , strength and good health, bring this edible species with a fascinating history into your lives. It could change everything. Or not, up to you really. Nice plant though!
Wood Avens also goes by the name herb bennet which is derived from the medieval Latin ‘herba benedicta’, which means the ‘blessed herb’ as the plant was widely used as a herbal remedy for a multitude of ailments and was supposedly able to drive away evil spirits. Include some history in your garden with this easy-to-grow plant which thrives in sun or shade! It is also ridiculously beginner friendly, if you are just starting out in a space for the first time.
The violet flowers produced by wood cranes-bill create a blue-grey dye, which was used in ancient Europe to dye war cloaks. This was thought to protect soldiers in battle, earning the plant to be referred to as Odin’s Grace. Aside from offering protection, wood cranesbill can attract pollinators and bring colour to your garden!
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