Scarlet pimpernel / Spring / Summer / Toxic The Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis) is a charming wildflower often spotted brightening up fields, gardens, and roadside verges across the UK. With its vivid orange-red flowers and creeping habit, it’s hard to miss and often mistaken for an edible herb by novice…
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Snowberry / Autumn / Winter / Toxic The Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) is a striking shrub that adds a touch of magic to UK hedgerows and gardens, especially in autumn and winter. Its clusters of pristine white berries stand out against the bare landscape, making it a favourite for wildlife and…
Clematis / Summer / Autumn / Inedible Clematis vitalba, often called Traveller’s Joy or Old Man’s Beard, is a familiar sight in hedgerows and woodlands across the UK. This vigorous climbing plant is known for its feathery seed heads and clusters of creamy white flowers that brighten the countryside in…
Common Jasmine / Spring / Summer / Edible The Common Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) isn’t just a beautiful addition to gardens; it’s also a surprising edible plant with a long history in culinary and medicinal use. Known for its delicate white flowers and sweet, intoxicating fragrance, this climbing plant thrives…
We are lucky in the UK to have only a few plants that need caution when it comes to touching. Through this post we’ll look at Toxic Plants that affect you when touched. As beginners, it’s good to start with the main ones to avoid so you can be on…
Crowberry / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Foraging for wild edibles can be a delightful and rewarding experience, especially when you stumble upon lesser-known gems like the wild crowberry. Known scientifically as Empetrum nigrum, this hardy berry thrives in the cool, temperate climates of the UK, offering a…
Purple Loosestrife / Spring / Summer / Edible Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a striking perennial plant that captures attention with its tall, vibrant spikes of magenta flowers. Originally native to Europe and Asia, this hardy species has spread across the UK and other parts of North America, often…
Salad Burnet / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Salad Burnet is a perennial herb that has an appearance similar to a small fern. It generally grows up to 25–55 cm tall and has a long history of use as a food for both humans and animals.…
Common Ivy / Spring / Summer /Autumn / Winter / Inedible Welcome to our blog post all about the charming and versatile common ivy! Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply someone seeking to enhance their living space with a touch of greenery, common ivy has a…
Good King Henry / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Good King Henry originates from the Alps but will be found in much of Europe. Apparently it was the Romans who first brought it to Britain. It’s an easy to identify plant, that makes a great, nutritious spinach substitute. Common…