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”
Category Archives: Spring
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”
Birch Polypore
Birch Polypore.Another medicinal power house of a mushroom that has been utilised for thousands of years! BP is very common and as the name suggests is found growing on dead or damaged Birch trees. The best way to enjoy the benefits of this medicine is to slice it up into thin strips, then dry themContinue reading “Birch Polypore”
French Sorrel
French Sorrel.Looking for a leafy green to put some spring in your step? Then look no further, as the sorrels are the fuel for the job!There are many different types of sorrels. They do not all share the same leaf structure, however, they do share the same zingy, citrusy and absolutely splendid acidic sorrel taste.Continue reading “French Sorrel”
Water Mint
Water Mint!One of my favourite plants! It has such a distinctive and unique menthol taste and smell to it, that is simply divine. I’m lucky enough to have an abundance of this beauty growing in my local woods. I’ve got a love for water mint tea and have it brewing on the hob on aContinue reading “Water Mint”
Scarlet Pimpernel
Scarlet pimpernel.A gorgeous little plant that loves to brighten up wasteland. It’s been used by herbalists for centuries to heal and cure all kinds of ailments, from treating depression to fighting cancer. Even though this plant has a long history of use as medicine, there is still not enough modern research to back it upContinue reading “Scarlet Pimpernel”
Purple Loosestrife
Purple Loosestrife.What an eye catching beauty this one is with it’s vibrant purple flowers and sharp green leaves. Purple loosestrife contains astringent chemicals called tannins and salicarin. They have a drying effect. Astringent chemicals help reduce diarrhea and inflammation and Salicarin helps fight bacteria in the intestine. Purple Loosestrife is also used directly on theContinue reading “Purple Loosestrife”
Common Puffball
The Common Puffball!A wonderful little marshmallow like mushroom. Once you have familiarised yourself with puffballs, the common puffball is an easy identification. A key ID feature is the all white flesh inside once cut down the middle, other inedible puffballs will be filled with dark spores such as the Common Earthball. Only young specimens shouldContinue reading “Common Puffball”
Fleabane
Fleabane.A good vibration to add to the riddim!The whole plant has healing, appetising and anti-diarrheal properties. The crushed leaves are used for treatment of dysentery and to stimulate digestion. A herbal tea fromThe leaves, when necessary, is a great way to tap into the plants benefits of fighting against cough and bronchitis, as it hasContinue reading “Fleabane”
Oregano/Wild Marjoram
Oregano/Wild MarjoramNow, many of you will be very well familiarised with the herb Oregano. We often associate it with pasta and pizza and therefore Italy. But, did you know that our Oregano is native to these lands here in the UK?! Oregano is found knocking about as early as spring and the leaves are packedContinue reading “Oregano/Wild Marjoram”