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”
Category Archives: Summer
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”
Hawthorn Berries
Hawthorn Berries!You can find hawthorn supplements highly priced at your local health food store… or you can simply forage them yourself as we have a true abundance that bulk out our hedge rows.This medicinal berry has been used to treat heart disease since the 1st century. It’s still used at present day to help protectContinue reading “Hawthorn Berries”
Beefsteak Fungus
Beefsteak Fungus! 🥩🍄 AKA Ox-Tounge Fungus! 🐂👅🍄What an incredible specimen of mushroom we have here! This guy looks just like raw meat after being sliced open and allowing for oxidation to happen, which is when the flesh of the mushroom will come into contact with the air and bruise a deep dark red. It willContinue reading “Beefsteak Fungus”
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”
Elderberries
Elderberries!Late August/Early September is the time to stock up your elderberry stash. These berries are one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in the world. They are a true powerhouse of nutrition. They help address cold and flu symptoms, support heart health, and fight inflammation and infections, among other benefits. Try drying your berriesContinue reading “Elderberries”
Alexander’s seeds
Alexander’s seeds.Looking to spice up your meals like they did in the medieval times? Then look no further, here we have Alexander’s seeds!A very unique taste, hard to describe, something spicy and peppery, it definitely deserves a place on your spice rack.The seeds start off green and have now dried on the plant, turning black.Continue reading “Alexander’s seeds”
Stinkhorn/Witches Egg
Stinkhorn/Witches Egg.Here we have a fascinating mushroom. Stinkhorn can grow up to 25cm tall and resembles a phallus when fully emerged from the egg like structure which contains the immature fruiting body. When in it’s immature stage the mushroom is perfectly edible. It resembles a vegetable in taste rather than a mushroom. Tastes to meContinue reading “Stinkhorn/Witches Egg”