The Traditional and Modern Uses of Alexanders
Contents — Introduction— Description— Habitat and distribution— Introduction Alexanders has a fascinating past, used as food and medicine since Roman times. Once called “parsley … Continue
Eatweeds wild food foraging guide to Britain and Northern Europe
Devon Foraging Courses
Here’s what most foraging courses get wrong. They teach you identification. Maybe some safety. Then send you home to tick plants off a list. … Continue
Start with familiar plants
Begin your plant journey with species familiar from childhood, such as dandelions or stinging nettle. Develop an intimate knowledge of one plant before expanding … Continue
Practicing mindful interaction with plants
Cultivate a mindful presence when interacting with plants in nature. Slow down your movements and quiet your mind. Focus on the present moment, observing … Continue
Sensory plant identification
Embrace an integrated approach to plant identification by engaging all your senses, not just sight. Encounter a plant and become completely absorbed in the … Continue
Better than potatoes
Silverweed, Potentilla anserina. A perennial plant in the Rosaceae family. It is widespread in the Northern Hemisphere. It produces carbohydrate-rich, nutritious storage roots. Worldwide, … Continue
Ancient rowan tree folklore and magic
The rowan tree holds a revered place in folklore across Europe. Ancient Norse myths tell of the god Thor being saved from drowning by … Continue
The magic of gorse
Home > Plants > Gorse British and Irish folklore prominently features Gorse with its bright yellow flowers. People believed its prickly nature warded off evil spirits and fairies. … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Traveller’s-joy, Old Man’s Beard
Traveller’s-joy, Old Man’s Beard (Clematis vitalba) is a climbing plant. It adorns hedgerows and shrubs across Europe. Many admire its white flowers and feathery … Continue
Palestinian Cooked Fresh Mallow Leaves (Khobiza)
This Palestinian dish, also known as Khobiza, is a beloved traditional dish that showcases the vibrant flavours and rich culinary heritage of Palestinian cuisine. … Continue
A history of dock pudding: A centuries-old springtime delicacy from Yorkshire
Bistort, Persicaria bistorta, a wild green with a long history of culinary use, is a key ingredient in a traditional British springtime dish known … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Japanese Cherry
Common name Sakura cherry, Japanese cherry, Ornamental cherry Scientific name Prunus serrulata Lindl. Family Rosaceae Botanical description Sakura cherry is a deciduous tree that … Continue
The Carrot Family (Apiaceae)
This is the carrot family. The celery family. The parsley family. Every time you chop coriander or bite into a parsnip, you’re dealing with … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Camellia
Common name Common camellia, Japanese camellia, tsubaki Scientific name Camellia japonica L. Family Theaceae Botanical description Camellia japonica is an evergreen shrub or small … Continue