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: Summer
Coltsfoot
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a versatile plant with many medicinal and general uses. Its leaves and flowers have been used for centuries to treat respiratory ailments, such as coughs and bronchitis, due to its anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. Coltsfoot can also soothe sore throats and reduce fever. Aside from its medicinal benefits, coltsfoot leaves andContinue reading “Coltsfoot”
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”
Lesser Celandine
A glorious carpet of sunshine, these beautiful flowers light up the woodland floor in the early spring. Before they flower the young leaves can be eaten in a salad and are loaded with vitamin C. The roots are the real prize, but must be cooked before consuming. They have traditionally been used to help aidContinue reading “Lesser Celandine”
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”
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”
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”
Hen Of The Woods
This mushroom is highly medicinal. A 2013 study found that Hen is useful in preventing and treating breast cancer. Researchers suggest that this mushroom can fight the growth and reproduction of cancerous cells. Furthermore it’s been found to be efficient in killing human cancer cells. Extracts were taken from Hen, alongside a protein that alsoContinue reading “Hen Of The Woods”