Rosebay Willowherb is a common plant of roadsides and riverbanks which has edible roots, stems and flowers.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Rosebay Willowherb
By Mike on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 20:18
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
By Mike on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 20:18
Rosebay Willowherb is a common plant of roadsides and riverbanks which has edible roots, stems and flowers.
Sunday, April 17, 2016
By Mike on Sunday, April 17, 2016, 15:42
This is a project based on a woodworking technique that I discovered (or maybe invented!) completely by accident.
It's a wooden bowl made from slices of tree trunk - the clever part is that nature provides the curvature...
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
By Mike on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 22:39
A bit of urban foraging right outside my workplace - I found a greengage tree.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
By Mike on Sunday, September 28, 2014, 23:57
A few weeks ago, I found a Wild Service tree alongside a footpath near my home, fruiting very prolifically.
I returned at the end of September to collect some of the fruit.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
By Mike on Sunday, September 14, 2014, 21:46
Bullaces are a variety of plum that produces small, round fruits, usually with a dark blue-purple skin and greenish flesh.
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.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
By Mike on Sunday, June 30, 2013, 21:19
30 June 2013 - This cordial captures the fragrant grape-like flavour of Elderflowers, but is much quicker and easier to make than Elderflower Fizz.
It can be diluted with still or sparking water to make a delicious summery drink, or can be used as a light syrup for fruit salads or cocktails.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
By Mike on Thursday, September 22, 2011, 23:41
September 2011 - I went for a walk along Portchester shore where I sampled the surprising and delightful berries of a common seaside shrub - Sea Buckthorn.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
By Mike on Sunday, August 21, 2011, 21:59
All along a broad roadside verge near where I live, Horseradish grows - I've been noticing it for years, intending to forage some.
I finally got around to that - and picked some of the flowers to make fritters.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
By Mike on Thursday, May 19, 2011, 19:53
May 2011 - Wild roses are in full and copious bloom. Let's see what we can do with rose petals.
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