As a herbalist, this is an exciting time of the year. The Nettles are green and furry and fresh, the raspy Cleavers abundant, Plantain is new and tender, Elderflowers are and Hawthorn buds are forming, Coltsfoot is up, Dandelions are everywhere; Goutweed, Pilewort, Whitlow Grass, Hedge Garlic, Tri-Corner Leek, Wild Garlic, and Yarrow, are all to be found in profusion. Come real spring and early summer, there is lots for a medicine maker to do.