It is lovely to watch the flowers that you have planted grow, but it is extra special when they find their own way into your garden themselves, which is exactly what happened with some Goldenrod this year.
Goldenrod is known to be richer in antioxidants than green tea. Its Latin name, Solidago translates as ‘to make whole or heal’ and reflects its long use in herbal medicine. It has superb anti inflammatory action and pain relieving qualities thought to help arthritis, cold and flu symptoms and bladder & kidney problems.
Its sunny colour produces a beautiful natural dye, and attracts much life to its nectar rich, sweet smelling flowers.
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In folklore, Goldenrod is thought to bring luck and prosperity, especially when planted near the front door (even luckier when it self seeds) so you can see the many reasons I am happy it has found it’s way into our garden this year!
We have so far enjoyed it fresh in an antioxidant rich tea, and are weaving it into some prosperity and abundance smudge sticks that will be listed in our shop once dried. As always we are leaving the majority to be enjoyed by our precious wildlife.
Wild Fen 
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