Wild Garlic roasted potatoes Ingredients: 200g potatoes, salt, pepper, 1 table spoon wild garlic pesto Method: Chop the potatoes in to about 2cm cubes, par boil them for 5 minutes, drain, Salt and pepper the potatoes and then roast in the over on 200C for 10 minutes, Remove from the…
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St George’s Mushroom/ Spring / Edible St Georges mushroom is a brilliant edible springtime mushroom, look around St George’s Day after some rain. Botanical name Calocybe gambosa Meaning of botanical name From the ancient Greek words kalos “pretty” and cubos “head”, and the Latin gambosus, meaning “club footed”. The species…
Jelly Ear Mushroom/ All Year Round/ Edible Jelly Ear Mushrooms are a delightful edible mushroom and although they can be found all year, early spring is when they’re most prolific. Common names Jelly Ears, Wood Ears Botanical name Auricularia auricula-judae Season All year Jelly Ear Mushroom Foraging Video Meaning…
Scarlet Elf Cups / Autumn / Winter / Edible Venture into the captivating realm of Scarlet Elf Cups, a charming and visually striking group of fungi that enchant foragers and nature enthusiasts alike. These enchanting mushrooms, often found nestled in damp, wooded areas, are as delightful to observe as they…
Fly Agaric /Autumn / Inedible (sort of) Step into the intriguing world of the Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria), a mushroom that captivates with its iconic appearance yet holds no place on the dining table. Join us on a journey of exploration and understanding as we delve into the enigmatic nature…
Turkey Tails / All year round / Edible / Medicinal Enter the realm of natural healing as we unveil the medicinal wonders of the Turkey Tails Mushroom (Trametes versicolor). Join us on a journey where traditional medicine meets scientific exploration. With its colorful and intricate patterns resembling turkey feathers, the…
Sea Spray / Spring / Summer / Edible Common Names Seepweed, Seaspray, Sea Blite, Sea Rosemary (we’re trying to rename it Sea Samphire as its uses are so similar to that of Marsh Samphire) Botanical Name Suaeda Maritima Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Asparagales Family – Amaranthaceae Physical Characteristics…
Sea Purslane / Spring / Summer / Edible Common Names Sea Purslane Botanical Name Halimione portulacoides Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Caryophyllales Family – Amaranthaceae Physical Characteristics for Sea Purslane Sea purslane is a bushy perennial that sprawls along over each other and the ground, growing to 75cm in…
Sea Buckthorn / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Common Names Sea Buckthorn, Buckthorn, Tang Bush, Sea Berry. Botanical Name Hippophae Rhamnoides Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Rosales Family – Elaeagnaceae Physical Characteristics of Sea Buckthorn Sea Buckthorn is a dioecious shrub or small tree growing from…