Episode 23

Brambles and Berries: The abundance of blackberry

Eleven hundred years ago, Anglo-Saxon doctors in what is now England had a reference book to help them treat ailments, and blackberry played a key role in healing a potentially deadly illness that was all too common. And the recipe is something that modern healers might even use!

In this episode, we dig into how blackberry has been used for medicine over the years, how we can grow it in our own gardens, and how we can enjoy it with our famiiles.

Covered in this episode:

  1. A remedy for dysentery from the Leechbook of Bald.
  2. Why Hippocrates soaked blackberry leaves in white wine.
  3. The ecology of blackberries.
  4. How to grow blackberries in your garden.
  5. How to tell blackberries from raspberries.

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Lisa Cutshaw

Hi, I’m Lisa, a landscape architect and erstwhile plant ecologist – nature lover, farmer, hiker, seeker – and if you’re interested in exploring ways to deepen your relationship with nature and explore the many benefits that come with it, you are in the right place.