I first met feverfew while weeding—its strong smell caught my attention, but a neighbour told me it was a powerful herb for migraines. Since then, I’ve kept it close, even bringing a pot with me to Leeming Garth Manor. Though it grows like a weed, its daisy-like flowers brighten the garden and its benefits are impressive: from easing headaches to supporting immunity and even helping in cancer research, feverfew is small but mighty.

From Weeds to Wonder: A Fragrant Surprise in Our Garden When we arrived at Leeming Garth Manor, I noticed a raised bed overrun with what looked like weeds. As I began weeding, a rich, familiar scent stopped me. I crushed a leaf, tasted it—Oregano! What I nearly discarded was actually a fragrant, healing herb growing in abundance. This unexpected discovery reminded me how nature’s pharmacy often lies hidden in plain sight, waiting to be embraced.