Petiole
A petiole is a leaf stalk that attaches a leaf to the main plant stem.
Know your place
I step out, dodge rain showers, and am struck by the high river level. It’s so high that the area where I usually sit, … Continue
How to identify Beech
Today, I’m excited to share with you an informative guide on how to identify the Common Beech. It’s known as Fagus sylvatica. This magnificent … Continue
How to identify Cleavers (= Goosegrass)
Join me in my latest video, ‘How to Identify Cleavers aka Goosegrass (Galium aparine),’ where I provide a detailed guide to recognising this ubiquitous … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Sweet Flag
Acorus calamus, commonly known as Sweet flag is a plant typically found in marginal water areas, wetlands, alongside ponds, and in marshy areas. It … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Common Amaranth
Introduction Amaranthus retroflexus, known as common amaranth, is in the Amaranthaceae family. There are numerous species of amaranth in the British Isles. The BSBI … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Japanese Pagoda Tree
The Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium japonicum) is grown as an ornamental in the United Kingdom. Most people grow this tree for its flowers. White cascades … Continue
Leave enough to live
You finally found it. That perfect patch of Alexanders, Smyrnium olusatrum. Fat stems, loads of them. You’re chuffed. So you take the lot. Roots … Continue
Read land like a crime scene
You’re excited. You’ve found chickweed, cleavers, wild garlic. The basket’s filling up nicely. But did you notice the curled dock leaves ten feet away? … Continue
sonification of holly
I invest countless hours and hundreds of pounds into Eatweeds each month, a passion project started in 2008. With no ads or outside help, … Continue
Sitting with lime in late summer
The practice:
Polish Pickled Cherries
I was given this recipe by my friend and fellow forager Marta Udalowa who lives in Italy. Ingredients If possible, your cherries will have … Continue