Tag: foraging
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Wild Garlic
It’s *that* season, our wake-up call from nature. Wind down the windows and take in the scent. Better still, put on your wellies and head out foraging. Here’s everything you need to know about Allium ursinum, familiarly called, wild garlic. Names say it all The latin name for wild garlic is associated with Ursa, the…
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Foray into Fungi
The Tree Team from Tree Maintenance Ltd guide us through the wonderful world of fungi: what they are, how they help, how we can help them, and what to look out for when foraging. Mycorrhizal Fungi: The Unsung Heroes of Trees, Gardens, and Ecosystems You might not see it, but beneath your feet, in gardens,…
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Elder: medicine cabinet of the hedgerows
Elder (Sambucus nigra) is treasure in the hedgerow. It’s said that you are lucky indeed if an elder choses to grow in your garden, especially if it is self-sown. An elder tree would often be included in the herb garden as it was believed to put the herbs under the protection of the ‘Elder Mother’ or…