In this article, we’re diving into the world of foraging for free Tea & Coffee Ingredients. It’s not just a savvy move to combat the cost of living, but these wild brews, from forager tea to herbal teas, offer delightful tastes and health benefits. With the ever-increasing cost of living,…
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Field Bindweed / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Toxic Field bindweed is a persistent and troublesome perennial weed, much hated by gardeners. Its is a toxic plant in the Morning Glory family, it’s generally 20–100 cm tall and it trails or climbs up other plants. Common Names…
Red Campion / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Red Campion is a common, native wildflower. It is a biennial or short-lived perennial plant that produces beautiful, bright pink flowers, which bloom in spring and early summer. Common Names Robin hood, Robin-run-in-the-hedge, Adder’s flower Botanical Name Silene…
While foraging can encompass a wide range of edible plants, one particularly fascinating aspect is foraging for roots. Edible tubers, in particular, are nature’s hidden treasure trove of both health and flavor. In this article, I will delve into the world of foraging for roots, exploring the benefits, legal considerations,…
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…
If you plan on taking a lot of different mushroom spore prints a great tip is to laminate the black and white paper together, and once you’re finished with your spore print you can wipe the laminated papers clean and use it again). Mushroom Spore Prints can be the key…
Through this piece we will be taking a look at the key ways to help us in Identifying British Trees in Winter As the vibrant colours of autumn fade away, the British countryside can seem bleak and lifeless during the winter months. However, there is still much beauty to be…
This Wild Couscous Salad is an incredibly moreish starter or side dish that works in any season. What is Couscous? Couscous is a traditional North African dish made from tiny, granular balls of semolina flour that are steamed to perfection. It is a staple food in many countries, including Morocco,…
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…