The Apothecary, Cardiff

05/02/2026

04/02/2026

My little mimosa tree starting to bloom!

04/02/2026

Perennials from seed for the cut flower garden Higgledy garden is known country wide for selling seeds of cheery annual blooms which are quick and easy to grow and fill your garden with colour all summer long. What’s not to love? But did you know that we also stock perennial flower seeds? So what ...

04/02/2026

We all feel betrayed by successive Governments. Are we going to take it lying down, or are we going to do whatever we can to ensure that our MPs represent their constituents, and that the Government comply with its own Watchdog? Send an email from our interactive map where the text is already there for you to send. Click here to find the map https://waspi.co.uk/getting-involved/waspi-map/

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

If you missed the week's news here's a round up. On Thursday morning, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Pat McFadden announced that WASPI women were once again to be denied compensation for the injustice they have experienced thanks to his department’s maladministration. WASPI’s officers and lawyers have already begun scrutinising both the statement to Parliament and the detailed reasons. You can watch the statement here:https://waspi.co.uk/pat-mcfadden-mp-secretary-of-state-for-works-and-pensions-announces-no-compensation/ A new update on our Crowdjustice page explains the legal position and considers that the Government appear to have used the same reasons as previously to defend not paying compensation. https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/waspijustice/

04/02/2026

“There must be a binding vote on compensation in Government time so all our elected representatives can have their say.” https://www.itv.com/news/2026-02-03/waspi-campaigners-call-for-a-vote-in-parliament-on-compensation Write to your MP using our latest template on our interactive map, and see there if your MP supports WASPI? https://waspi.co.uk/getting-involved/waspi-map/

03/02/2026

WASPI women are angry. This is how seriously the Government take us. We've had over
14 MILLION views on our page in the last 28 day. Visit our Crowdjustice page for the latest information https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/waspijustice/

03/02/2026

Chickw**d (Stellaria media)

Chickw**d is a delicate, low-growing plant that spreads quickly to form dense mats. It has soft, bright green leaves, thin trailing stems, and tiny, star-shaped white flowers. Thriving in cool, moist environments, it is commonly found in gardens, lawns, and disturbed soils. Chickw**d has long been gathered as a mild, nourishing green and used in traditional herbal preparations.

Native Range:
• Europe and western Asia
• Now widely naturalized throughout North America and other temperate regions

Plant Description:
• Low growing, spreading plant forming dense mats
• Soft, bright green leaves
• Delicate white, star-shaped flowers
• Stems tender, with a single line of fine hairs
• Prefers cool, moist environments
• Commonly found in gardens, lawns, and disturbed soils

Parts Commonly Used and Traditional Uses:

Leaves:
• Gathered young and tender
• Mild, nourishing green

Stems:
• Used fresh or dried
• Often included with leaves in preparations

Flowers:
• Used fresh
• Added to infusions or topical applications

Forms:
• Fresh
• Dried
• Infusions or teas
• Poultices
• Added to salads, pestos, or soups

Harvesting Notes:
• Best harvested before heavy flowering
• Most tender in early spring and cool weather
• Always confirm proper identification before use

Fun Facts:
• The genus name Stellaria comes from the Latin word for “star,” referencing its flowers
• Also known as Starw**d
• Belongs to the Caryophyllaceae (Pink family)
• Grows quickly and can complete its life cycle in a short period
• Despite being considered a w**d, it has been intentionally gathered and used for generations

Potential Benefits of Chickw**d:
• Digestive support: Often used as a gentle addition to meals or teas to support normal digestion.
• Skin support: Traditionally used in poultices or salves for minor skin irritations, dryness, or inflammation.
• Nutrient content: Rich in vitamins (A, C) and minerals, making it a mild, nourishing green.
• Anti-inflammatory: Historically included in preparations to help soothe minor discomfort.
• Mild diuretic: Sometimes used to help maintain normal fluid balance.

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03/02/2026

LABOUR BETRAY WASPI WOMEN ONCE AGAIN

Absolutely shocking to see that despite promising justice before the election, both Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar have now walked away from delivering compensation for WASPI women. They have clearly said one thing to win votes and are now doing another when in power.

That betrayal matters, because in Scotland alone more than 4,000 WASPI women have died since 2020 without receiving a single penny of the compensation they were promised.

The Parliamentary Ombudsman was clear. These women were failed by the DWP and deserve fair compensation. Yet the UK Government’s decision shows utter contempt for the 3.5 million women affected.

This is a shameful, immoral and inhumane decision. The SNP will continue to stand with the WASPI women, hold Westminster to account, and fight until justice - fair and fast compensation - is finally delivered.

02/02/2026

We knew this wouldn't be easy. We knew we had a fight on our hands. And we have. But we have strength, we have determination and right on our side. We must email our MPs again. New day, new message. Parliament has the power to right this wrong. NEW TEMPLATE EMAILS ON OUR INTERACTIVE MAP HERE: https://waspi.co.uk/getting-involved/waspi-map/ Send yours today.