Emma Mitchell
Naturalist and author
Emma Mitchell is a naturalist, jewellery maker, and the author of Making Winter and The Wild Remedy.
Recent articles by Emma Mitchell
How to preserve autumn leaves and berries
Collect autumn leaves and preserve them in glycerine to create the perfect focal point for creative winter projects
How to make a plant obelisk
Build a rustic climbing frame for summer flowers such as sweet peas, runner beans and clematis with this easy step-by-step guide.
Hawthorn gin
Hawthorn berries ripen in September and October. Gather them now and make a delicious liqueur to warm your soul in the winter months.
How to use your garden herbs
Collect and dry your garden herbs to make this pretty and aromatic edible posy.
How to force bulbs
Bring the subtle colours of February and March forward into the New Year by planting bulbs indoors in autumn, creating your very own early spring
How to use your garden herbs
Collect and dry your garden herbs to make an aromatic edible posy
How to make a plant wigwam
Build a rustic climbing frame for summer flowers such as sweet peas, runner beans and clematis.
How to draw feathers
One of the best ways to appreciate the splendour of a feather is by drawing it – follow these simple steps.