Tag: Forest
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The Rules of Foraging
Foraging is all about sustainability. It’s important to harvest away from other people where you can, and to only gather what you need. Greed can lead to waste on your part, and starvation for animals. Similarly, it’s important to be aware of how endangered a species is in the country you find yourself in. Lastly,…
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Things To Forage In July
July is an interesting month; a lot of the greens of spring struggle around this time, but you’ve not yet reached the harvest. It’s almost like an empty period. Everything’s hot, people are sleepy, and you’re just enjoying the lazy summer days…or trying to survive the sun! One of the epic things it does have?…
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This Week’s Mushroom: Lactarius
Lactarius mushrooms – aka Milkcaps – are known for the milky substance they exude when damaged. The flavour can vary, being hot, bitter or mild, and, like the Russula mushrooms, it has a granular texture akin to sugar cubes. Ones to avoid: Ones to eat: Given there are over twice as many poisonous ones as…
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Things To Forage In June
There are several key plants to look out for in the gorgeous June sun: I do love elderflowers, and try to make elderflower cordial whenever I can. It’s delicious, light, and makes a lovely refreshing drink without all the unknown additives you get in squash drinks! See my recipe below: Elderflower Cordial Many also make…
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This Week’s Mushroom of Interest: Brittlegills
Brittlegills, or Russulas, are simple-stemmed mushrooms without rings. They tend to have brightly coloured caps, usually red, purple, yellow or green. They’re often convex (curved) when young, and become flat or funnel-shaped as they mature. The flesh tends to be granular, like a lump of sugar. The gills are brittle, hence the name, and are…
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Wild Garlic
Now you’ve got to be careful of this one. Wild garlic is bloody lovely, but it’s also very similar in appearance to lily of the valley. A poisonous plant. In all honesty, I don’t really go with wild garlic these days, simply because I find it really easy to grow my own garlic and spring…
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Herb Bennett
Another fascinating plant that I really want to try. It grows in the woods and, like Herb Robert, it’s a decent insect repellent. I want to see what the smell is like in comparison, as Herb Robert’s a bit strong. So the bits of Herb Bennett that you use are the leaves and roots. They’re…
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The best herbal teas against insomnia, confirmed by science. Lavender can improve sleep quality, but only in the short term.Lemon balm has a mild citrus scent and can reduce symptoms of insomnia.Banana tea is prepared by steeping the banana fruit, peel or both together in boiling water. After a few minutes, the liquid is strained to obtain a slightly sweet banana tea. Drinking warm banana tea before bed can help the body get the signal that it’s time to sleep
Herbal teas have long been used for relaxation and sleep, and there is scientific evidence to support their use as a holistic way to prevent insomnia and improve sleep quality. Herbal teas can be made from any edible plant or herb, but there are seven specific herbs that have been proven beneficial for improving sleep…
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7 Powerful Natural Antibiotics: Science-Backed Herbal Remedies to Boost Immunity & Fight Infections
Natural Antibiotics: Ancient Remedies Backed by Modern Science The advantage of natural antibiotics is that they are not harmful to health, but help us get rid of various infections. As centuries of research have confirmed their healing properties, it is no wonder they are the choice of many people today, especially those who have become…
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Herbal Remedies: Unlock Nature’s Healing Potential
Explore the world of herbal remedies with our ultimate guide. Find out how to use natural remedies to improve your health and wellness Herbal Remedies: Unlock Nature’s Healing Potential I spotted this and thought it interesting. Sadly, it looks AI generated, but I will say that there’s still something interesting to take from it.
