Mugwort / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Mugwort is a really interesting plant that has a boundless number of historical and ritual-based uses, on top of that is a potent flavoured herb with many uses within the kitchen. Common Names Mugwort, Sailors Tobacco, Wild Wormwood. Botanical Name Artemisia…
Category: Edible

Flowering Currant / Spring / Summer / Edible Common Names Flowering Currant Botanical Name Ribes sanguineum Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Saxifragales Family – Grossulariaceae Physical Characteristics for Flowering Currant Leaves It has palmately lobed leaves that give off a sweet herbal aroma when crushed. Flowers The flowers…

Mahonia / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Common Names Mahonia, Oregon Grape, holly leaved barberry Botanical Name Mahonia Aquifolium Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Rununculaes Family – Berberidaceae Physical Characteristics for Mahonia Leaves Pinnate leaves up to 30cm long, each leaf is made up of…

Cows Parsley / Spring / Summer / Edible Common names Cows Parsley, Wild Chervil, Mother die Botanical Name Anthriscus Sylvestris Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Apiales Family – Apiaceae Physical Characteristics Leaves Starting off as a rosette of long stems that are celery shaped with small hairs…

 Birch Polypore / All Year / Medicinal / Edible Step into the realm of natural medicine and discover the remarkable healing properties of Birch Polypore, scientifically known as Piptoporus betulina. In this blog post, we embark on a journey into the world of this unique mushroom, revered for centuries for…

English Oak / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Common Names Oak, English oak, pedunculate oak Botanical Name Quercus robur Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Fagales Family – Fagaceae Physical Characteristics for Oak A large deciduous tree, growing up to 30-40 metres when fully grown,…

Amethyst Deceiver / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to our captivating blog post on identifying and foraging the Amethyst Deceiver (Laccaria amethystina), a delightful and eye-catching mushroom that adds a touch of vibrant color to your wild edible harvests. This small yet stunning fungus, easily recognized by its striking…