Lesser Stitchwort / Spring / Summer / Edible Lesser Stitchwort is a common, native wildflower. It belongs to the Carnation or Caryophyllaceae family and as this plant is one of the first to flower in the year; seeing it gets me excited about the coming warmer months. Common Names Lesser…
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Salsify / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Salsify is a true culinary delight, it’s a root vegetable with quite distinctive characteristics and is known for its delicate oyster-like flavour. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a species that originated in the Mediterranean but it has historical…
Sea Mallow / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Sea Mallow, is a common coastal perennial with distinctive features. Native to coastal regions, it’s often grown as an ornamental inland and is loved by pollinators. Common Names Sea Mallow, Tree Mallow Botanical Name Malva arborea Scientific Classification Kingdom –…
Through this guide, we’re going to take a deep dive into Mushroom Gills & some other spore-producing surfaces found on mushrooms. As a passionate forager, there’s nothing quite as exhilarating as discovering a hidden treasure in the form of a wild mushroom. These fascinating organisms come in a myriad of…
Are you ready to embark on a fascinating journey into the world of fungi? Growing mushrooms at home is not only a fulfilling DIY project but also a great way to enjoy the health benefits and unique flavors of these incredible organisms. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener…
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…
Through this piece we’ll be taking a deep dive into the Health benefits of Foraging. The recent increase in the popularity of alternative medicine and herbalism as an alternative to pharmaceutical medicine reflects the appreciation that wild plants can have excellent medicinal properties. As a forager however, I’m not qualified…
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…