Tag: april
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April Herb Walk
April marks the true awakening of the herbal world with new treasures blooming at our feet and blossoms overhead. Since the days of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales it has been considered a month of sweet showers (‘shoures soote’) and rejuvenation. Following the lead of the Medieval pilgrims, who set out as the sap started rising, for…
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April Herb Walk
It’s a while since we’ve had such a lovely start to April, the sun shone brightly on the old stone stile as we gathered to begin our monthly herb walk. This was to be a walk of two halves. First, a stroll around the carpark behind Slimbridge Village Hall. Then up the hill to seek…
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Herb Walk
Meet at the old stone stile outside Stinchcombe Village Hall. We’ll walk a bit on the flat, then head uphill for a mini wild garlic masterclass – learn what and where to forage, the things to avoid picking, and what to do with your wild garlic to enjoy it now and how to preserve more…