If you plan on taking a lot of different mushroom spore prints a great tip is to laminate the black and white paper together, and once you’re finished with your spore print you can wipe the laminated papers clean and use it again). Mushroom Spore Prints can be the key…
Category: autumn
Welcome to the wonderful world of wild Agaricus mushrooms! If you’re a fan of foraging and exploring the bounties of nature, then you’re in for a treat. The Agaricus family, also known as field mushrooms, is a diverse and fascinating group of fungi that can be found in various habitats…
This is a delicious recipe that combines the earthy flavour of nettle with the creamy goodness of garlic butter beans. This recipe is simple yet bursting with flavour, making it a perfect dish for both novice and seasoned cooks. Ingredients: 1 tin Butter beans (you can use any variety you…
This Wild Couscous Salad is an incredibly moreish starter or side dish that works in any season. What is Couscous? Couscous is a traditional North African dish made from tiny, granular balls of semolina flour that are steamed to perfection. It is a staple food in many countries, including Morocco,…
Lichens are fascinating symbiotic associations between a fungus (mycobiont) and a green alga or cyanobacterium (photobiont). Through this blog post we’re going to be looking at lichens as food. This relationship can range from mutualism to controlled parasitism. Although the Fungal element of the Lichen does no obvious harm to…
Are you ready for an adventure Foraging Mushrooms? Imagine wandering through lush forests, eyes keenly scanning the forest floor for nature’s hidden treasures. Mushroom foraging is not only a thrilling hobby but also a way to connect with nature and discover the bounties it has to offer. In this comprehensive…
Alternate-leaved Saxifrage / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible There are a couple of types of Saxifrage, they all tend to grow in woodlands and provide good foraging through all seasons. Typically slightly dry but a nice addition to most dishes. Common Names Alternate-leaved Saxifrage Botanical Name…
October is one of my favourite months to forage in, there’s fungi everywhere and it’s still mild enough for fresh greens and herbs. The weather can be really variable in October, some days it’s sunny and warm and the next day it’s an amber weather warning. The days are getting…
Traditionally November marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, but there’s still space to head out foraging in November. It’s really the foragers last chance to collect and preserve ingredients to last throughout the winter. In some parts of the country snow will already have…
Foraging in September is brilliant, September marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, it’s the month for berries, nuts and seeds. The wetter weather also marks the beginning of ‘mushroom season’ and you’ll see fungi springing up almost everywhere you look. So what can you forage in…