Allow me to introduce the heath wax cap mushroom (Hygrocybe laeta). These mushrooms are found in heathland and moorland habitats in all year round and they’re definitely worth keeping an eye out for. The heath wax cap mushroom has a distinctive appearance, with a bright yellow or orange to brown cap that has a waxyContinue reading “Heath Waxcap”
Category Archives: Autumn
Parrot Waxcap
What a spectacular mushroom we have here! 🍄 🦜 👀There’s not many specimens of mushroom with such an array of vibrant colours in one. Appearing in either orange, yellow, brown, purple or green, you can tell how they ended being named after a parrot. Although none of the waxcaps here in Britain are poisonous, mycologistsContinue reading “Parrot Waxcap”
Funeral Bell
⚠️As the name suggests, this fella will put you in a early coffin! ⚰️☠️A potentially fatally poisoning mushroom, containing the same toxins as the death cap. A very good one to be aware of as it does look similar to the Velvet Shank which is a delicious winter treat! The Funeral Bell has a skirtContinue reading “Funeral Bell”
False Turkey Tail
This has to be one of of the most common mushrooms I find all year round. A real stunner, however, nowhere near as highly prized as a ‘true’ Turkey Tail mushroom. False turkey tail is not poisonous, however, it’s not advised to eat by most sources. Mainly due to the fact that it’s wafer thinContinue reading “False Turkey Tail”
Wild Carrot
🥕I love a good carrot, many of the carrots that we have access to in the supermarkets are very bland in comparison to the real deal. The wild carrot root has such a strong carrot smell and taste.It is best to harvest the roots in their first year of growth as they are less fibrous.Continue reading “Wild Carrot”
Dandelion Roots
Looking for something to improve your digestive system and help balance your blood sugar levels? Want that something to be free? Then look no further than your garden! Dandelion roots are best to harvest in the spring and autumn when they’re in their early stage of growth, before the roots have sent lots of theirContinue reading “Dandelion Roots”
Yellow Stagshorn
These guys are loud and proud, they entice you over to marvel at their beautiful. Looking like some lost coral from the reef that’s found it’s way to the woodland. Although they lack in flavour Yellow Stagshorns are edible and will elevate the appearance of almost any dish as a garnish. They have a veryContinue reading “Yellow Stagshorn”
Turkey Tail Mushroom
This is personally my most consumed mushroom. I have Turkey Tail Tea with other foraged ingredients on a near continuous cycle at home, all year round!You can find it growing in vast quantities in a single spot. It’s easy to dry out and preserve, even resting on the window seal works most of the time.Continue reading “Turkey Tail Mushroom”
White Dapperling
This all white beauty is not for the novice forager as it has some extremely dangerous look-a-likes! A rule of thumb for the novice forager is to avoid all mushrooms with WHITE GILLS as many of the highly poisonous ones have them. (The deadly Amanita species Deathcap and Destroying Angel have white gills.)This mushroom hereContinue reading “White Dapperling”
Sweet Chestnut
Sweet Chestnut!These prickly little beauty’s are ready for collection. Though you must be quick in the race to them as you will have plenty of competition! 🐿 Absolutely gorgeous nuts, especially when roasted in the oven. Sweet Chestnuts are loaded with antioxidants and packed with vitamin C! There is a long list of health benefitsContinue reading “Sweet Chestnut”