Butterbur / Spring / Summer / Edible Common Names Rain Hat, Petasites, Purple Butterbur, Bog Rhubarb, Pestilence Wort, Plague Root, Edlin, Devil’s Hat and Butterfly-dock, Fuki (Japan). Botanical Name Petasites Hybridus Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Asterales Family – Asteraceae Physical Characteristics for Butterbur Leaves Roughly heart shaped,…
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Cloudberry/ Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible An interesting perennial relative of Blackberries and Raspberries, with striking orange fruits. It is native across cooler temperate to boreal regions of the world. In the UK they are mainly found in higher altitudes. The English name makes sense when you notice…
Coltsfoot/ Spring / Summer / Edible Common Names Coltsfoot, Horse-hoof, bulls foot, foal’s wort and ass’ foot, Son before the father. Botanical Name Tussilago Farfara Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Senecioneae Family – Asteraceae Physical Characteristics for Coltsfoot Leaves Leaves appear later in the year in mid spring…
How to harvest and process wild roses The country side of the UK is abundant wild roses, 13 native and 9 introduced according to BSBI, many of them hybridising and with very similar appearance. Two of the most common are: Dog rose Rosa Canina add link to id guide Japanese…
Ladies fern / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Common Names Lady fern, Female fern, female polypody Botanical Name Athyrium filix-femina Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Polypodiales Family – Athyriaceae Physical Characteristics for Ladies fern Ferns are different to the majority of plants we are familiar with, they…
Corn Poppy/ Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Corn Poppy is a common member of the Poppy family, since World War I, it has been used in the Commonwealth as a symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers because it commonly grew in fields disturbed by war. Common Names Corn…
This Elderflower & Sea Salt Ice Cream is one of those dreamy summer recipes that feels a bit fancy but is actually super simple to make. The Elderflower brings a gentle floral sweetness, while the sea salt gives just the right kick to stop it from being too delicate. It’s…
This Elder and Orchard creation is the kind of drink that tastes like summer got lost in the woods—and came back with rum. With apple juice, Elderflower, a squeeze of citrus, and a fizzy top-up of cloudy lemonade, it’s fresh, fruity, and ridiculously easy to throw together. No fancy kit,…
Escarole with Dandelion and Sausage is a comforting yet wholesome dish that sits perfectly between a soup and a stew. Packed with creamy butter beans, earthy dandelion leaves, and flavourful sausages, this recipe combines hearty ingredients with a light, nourishing broth. Perfect for a cosy night in or pop it…
If you’re looking for a delicious, seasonal twist on a classic dish, these corn on the cob “wings” with wild garlic purée are an absolute treat. Bursting with vibrant flavours and a great balance of sweet, savoury, and umami taste’s, this dish is perfect as a starter, side, or…