Cows Parsley / Spring / Summer / Edible Common names Cows Parsley/ Wild Chervil Botanical Name Anthriscus Sylvestris Video Known Hazards Misidentification with poison hemlock which is harmful to mammals. Could be confused with There’s a couple of deadly toxic plants within this family and as you begin…
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Three Cornered Leek/ Spring / Summer/ Edible Three corner leek is a heavily invasive member of the allium family which has a chive and leek flavour and can be used in any recipe calling for either of these ingredients. Common Names Three-cornered leek/ Snowbell Botanical Name Allium triquetrum Known Hazards…
Bluebells / Spring / Poisonous Common names Bluebell Botanical Name Hyacinthoides Nonscripta Known Hazards The whole plant is toxic Could be confused with Three cornered leek, Snow drops when young shoots are emerging Range and Distribution Fairly common throughout UK and Western Europe. Habitat Woodland garden in dappled shade, shady…
Poison Hemlock / Spring / Summer / Deadly  Poison Hemlock is one the most deadly plants found growing in the UK and if you forage for anything at all you should definitely invest time in learning how to safely identify this one. It can grow in quite staggering numbers…
Eat Your Christmas Tree! This Douglas Fir and Apple Membrillo Recipe is the perfect thing to make with your christmas tree when it’s no longer needed. by Forager Megan @flintandfern Hold your horses before you take your Christmas tree to the curb. Did you know you can eat it?? I…
English Oak Tree / Edible / Spring / Summer / Autumn Scientific Name: Quercus roburFamily: Fagaceae.Also known as: English oak, pedunculate oak. Habitat:English oak is a very common tree, especially in Southern England. Description: A large deciduous tree, growing up to 30-40 metres when fully grown, with distinctive round-loped leaves. Identifying…
Sweet Chestnut / Edible / Autumn Scientific Name:Â Castanea sativaFamily:Â Â Fagaceae Also known as:Â Spanish chestnut or just chestnut Habitat:Sweet chestnut is native to southern Europe, western Asia and North Africa. It is thought to have been introduced to the British Isles by the Romans and today can be found commonly throughout…
This Elderflower Energy Ball Recipe is a great way to utilise the elderflowers in creating something that great for you and works really well as a snack during a hike. Ingredients for this Elderflower Energy Ball Recipe: 1 cup of rolled oats 1/2 cup of ground almonds (or other nuts/seeds…
This Vegan Elderflower & Lemon Drizzle Cake is a delicious wild and vegan elderfower and lemon drizzle cake that is great with a nice cup of tea on a sunny spring afternoon. Â Ingredients for our Vegan Elderflower & Lemon Drizzle Cake: 200g plain flour 50g ground almonds 2 teaspoons…
 Sea Leek / Edible / Summer / Autumn Scientific NameAllium ampeloprasum FamilyAmaryllidaceae Also known asWild Leek, Sea Leeks HabitatIt is thought to have been introduced to Britain, and is fairly uncommon so should only be picked if a large patch is found. It likes sandy or stony seaside locations, often…