Pineapple weed, also known as Wild Chamomile, is an annual plant found in sunny locations along the edges of fields, trails and footpaths between May and September. Often growing low to the ground amongst areas of loose soil - it’s an easy plant to forage and a total treasure to...
Midsummer is a great time to forage edible wild plants. The hedgerows often full of ingredients to make delicious food and drinks with. In the hedgerows this month is the spectacular sight of elderflower. The scent and sight of elderflowers is a true mark of summer. Fragrant flowers, followed by dark berries provide nectar and food...
The hedgerows are currently bursting with the spell-binding, thorny white and pink blossom that is Hawthorn. Offering masses of pollen-rich spring flowers, these shrubs and trees provide immense food and shelter for a range of wildlife. As well as their delicate beauty and sweet scent, Hawthorns are hermaphrodite, meaning both male and female...
This month we’re turning heading out to shady woodlands, fields and hedgerows to find wild garlic. A delicious alternative to the usual domestic garlic bulb and can be used like any herb or green in cooking, to add great depth of flavour.The plant’s common name used to be ‘bear garlic’ which was from...
