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Not a banana – plantain herb
plantain leaves, stalks and flower heads can be eaten raw – and this is where the surprising taste comes through. At first, it’s a bit of a plain “green” taste, but give it a good chew, get your juices flowing and get it to the back of your mouth and… Mushrooms.
13 May 2020/by GavinWhat on Earth is Bletting?
If you've been around foragers in winter, or been reading about it, or been foraging yourself, the chances are that you've come across the expression "bletting"; But what does it actually mean?
12 December 2018/by GavinA Forager’s Visit to Corfu
I recently stayed on the East coast of Corfu (Greece) for a week, and whilst the intention was to have a week of complete relaxation, I don't think it's possible for a forager to ignore plants, ever.
18 October 2018/by GavinYew liqueur, you!
So, we all know (or should know) that every part of the Yew tree is highly toxic to humans. When I say highly toxic, what I mean is that a very small amount can kill you.
5 October 2018/by GavinWild Carrots
I was out for a wander in deepest Essex recently and I came…
14 March 2018/by GavinHimalayan Balsam – Invasive Pest or Tasty Food?
I was out for a walk around the Lee Valley last night, particularly…
16 August 2017/by GavinHelper Sites
- The Forager Helper
- The Wild Herbalist Helper (coming soon…)