| Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption |
| cab |
Foraging Calendar: Nuts and Seeds!As for the other threads, lets start out with a list, then add in months when they're around. |
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| cab |
Acorn (oak)
Beech Hazel Himalayan balsam Common Mallow Walnut Poppy Sweet Chestnut Mustard Garlic mustard Hogweed Almond Edit: Fennel Nasturtium |
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| Jamanda |
Nasturtium? I know they are garden plants, but they do break loose in places. | ||
| jocorless |
Himalayan Balsam - I didn't know that was edible - I know its an important source of pollen and nectar for the bee's but I had no idea you could eat it as well | ||
| cab |
Excellent, good call. |
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| cab |
The seed pods are vaguely edible, I try to put some into salads as a surprise sometimes... |
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| Gavin Bl |
can you eat the seeds then? |
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| cab |
You certainly can, rather good they are too. | ||
| tahir |
Is it safe to add fennel? | ||
| cab |
Good catch, yes, they're a cracking forage. |
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| wildfoodie |
shepherds purse seeds? when green and still fleshy, they
add a hot and peppery kick to salads |
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| cab |
Looking at this again, also add:
wild garlic ash |
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| Jamanda |
Did you see the recent posts on here Cab?
Will you do a spread sheet like the first one? Or do you want me to do it? |