This Wild Rose Harissa Recipe requires on ¾ of a cup of rose petals. I use Rugosa because I love their scent, but you can use any provided it has a lovely smell. Our wild roses have a lovely scent if you collect them on a warm dry day, but…
Category: Medicinal
foraging and herbal medicine go hand in glove. Herbal remedies are easily produced at home because they involve extracting and/or preserving plant material using age-old processes like macerating in vinegar, oil or alcohol, preserved by drying or using a potent source of sugar or salt, or fermenting into a condiment…
As an avid forager, I am always on the lookout for ways to utilize the natural resources around me. One of my favorite finds during the autumn season is horse chestnuts, also known as conkers. These shiny nuts may not be edible, but they have a hidden secret – they…
The Lion’s Mane Fungus / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Scientific Name Hericium Erinaceus Common Names The Lion’s Mane Fungus, Bearded Tooth, Tree Hedgehog Fungus, Pom-pom Mushroom, Monkey Head mushroom. Family Hericiaceae Habitat They are very rare in the UK but can occasionally be found on dead…
An exploration of Ganoderma species and how to identify, harvest and prepare them. Herbal Uses for the Reishi Mushroom Knowledge and use of Reishi mushroom(s) in the western world have recently ballooned. When a group of mushrooms are referred to with the same name, the group is known as a…
Artist Bracket / All Year Round / Edible Prepare to be captivated by the exquisite beauty and artistic prowess of the Artist Bracket, a fascinating fungus also known as Ganoderma Applanatum. In this blog post, we embark on a journey into the mesmerizing world of this unique mushroom. Scientific Name…
Cowslips / Spring / Summer / Edible Cowslips (Primula Veris) Identification A common herbaceous, perennial flowering plant. Common Names Cowslips, Herb Peter. Botanical Name Primula Veris Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Ericales Family – Primulaceae Physical Characteristics for Cowslips Leaves Dark green, long and crinkly. 5-10cm long. Flowers Trumpet-shaped, bright yellow…