The Cauldron of Curiosities Podcast

The Cauldron of Curiosities Podcast

by Sara Hawkins
Season 4
Nettle Tea anyone?
Foragers Feedback what can I do in this hot weather
Foraging back in the Midlands
The grass is seeding. What types of plant are prolific where you walk?
A Travelling Cat into the Silence
I talk about my travels with Bumblebee the Travelling Cat Chronicles and a snapshot of Poyntsfield Herbery.
Foragers Feedback Trossachs to Seil
We are in the highlands spring is well and truly blossoming. The blue slopes and sounds of waterfalls lift the heart.
Foragers Feedback finds more than plants
The Cauldron of Curiosities is calling in from Dumbarton
Hello Scotland
We are on the road in Scotland seeking recommendations If you see the van say hello
Season 3
Foragers Feedback 30th April 2026
This is the west midlands, we had a little rain this morning, you will see the Hawthorn is in bloom here, so its full on spring and I wish May Blessings to you all. The beeswax balm is called Tanglefoot. The Recipe I found 100 grammes of Pine Resin - I bought mine but you can forage this if near a forest of pine. 100 mls of Castor Oil or use a even split of Castor Oil and LInseed Oil 5 grammes of bees wax. Rubery Honey sells small quantities from a natural beekeeper.
Foragers Feedback 16th April 2026
I found a tree amongst the Hawthorns and Dog Roses - google is not being my friend with identification do you know what it is. It is not a wild service tree, is it a wild poplar they flower in March April any ideas?
Foragers Feedback 8th April
The sun is out encouraging the pollinators the perfect time for the council to come and lop off all the dandelions heads.
Foragers Feedback April 2nd
Help me find out what the tree is….
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