Season Window
01 Dec – 28 FebAcid bogs, wet heaths and peaty lake margins
Winter aromatic twigs
Bog Myrtle
Myrica gale
Its scent belongs to peat and water, places where careful footsteps matter.
Harvest
How we meet this plant
Observe rather than cut wild bog shrubs; wetland habitats are sensitive and easily damaged.
Preparation
At the kitchen table
Historically used for scent and flavouring; do not make concentrated home medicinal extracts.
Community Use
Why we teach it
A way into conversations about wetland conservation and aromatic plants.
Safety
Essential oil and concentrated preparations may be unsafe, particularly during pregnancy. Seek expert advice before any medicinal use.