Monday, August 19, 2013
By Mike on Monday, August 19, 2013, 20:53
I've been keeping an eye out for Beefsteak Fungus for quite a long time now - and on a brief camping trip to Somerset, I found an almost perfect specimen.
Later, I found more of them in the New Forest.
By Mike on Monday, August 19, 2013, 17:29
Traditional corn dolly making uses stalks of wheat or barley, but anything else long and flexible enough should work - I used five stalks of common rush (Juncus effusus) to make this.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
By Mike on Thursday, August 15, 2013, 23:47
On an overcast and breezy day we set out with the intent of exploring the Solent coast all the way from Calshot Spit along to Lepe Beach - this turned out to be impossible (for reasons explained below) - so instead, we took a stroll toward Fawley.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
By Mike on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 22:06
Behold! This is Bacon Sugar!
Monday, August 12, 2013
By Mike on Monday, August 12, 2013, 22:46
Bilberries are good this year - let's take a look at a couple of uses for this plant - Bilberry Tart and Bilberry Leaf Tea.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
By Mike on Saturday, July 27, 2013, 21:57
Here's something I've been putting off for a long while - deliberate consumption of insects.
But the time has come! - so I caught, fried and ate grasshoppers.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
By Mike on Saturday, July 20, 2013, 07:56
I've already given this plant (Garlic Mustard) two chances as a wild vegetable - and found it disappointing. Let's have one more go.
But this time, instead of the leaves, I'm going to try eating the ripe seeds.
Monday, July 15, 2013
By Mike on Monday, July 15, 2013, 22:53
15 July 2013 - Another summer flower cordial - it's quick and easy to make using Lime flowers.
It can be diluted with still or sparking water to make a delicious summery drink, or can be frozen into ice cubes for flavouring other drinks.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
By Mike on Sunday, July 14, 2013, 20:44
July 2013 - Wild cherry is quite a common woodland tree, but frequently overlooked - let's take a closer look.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
By Mike on Saturday, July 13, 2013, 20:05
For a few years now, I've been collecting photographs of things that look like they have faces - here's a video slideshow of some of them.
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