| Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption |
| cab |
New Article: Foraging in AprilMerry April!New article for foraging this month to be found here: http://www.downsizer.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=v If you've read that, you'll know that I'm always really excited by foraging in April. It's a great month. Happy hunting, Cab. |
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| Bugs |
Well, happy feast month to you, then! 
Can you tell us what's the scientific name for ladies fingers? I can only find pictures of okra on Google... |
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| cab |
Arum maculatum
(I had to look it up; I could only remember Arum) |
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| Jonnyboy |
Cab wrote in his article:
Geek. Nettle tops are my no1 for this month. Very green and tasty. Make the most of them before they get tough. |
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| moggins |
I have a great crop of young dandelion leaves in the garden which are looking extremely inviting.
I love April too, it's the best part of the year for me and not just because it's my birthday this month 
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| sean |
Got some nice sorrel yesterday. The wild garlic's getting a bit past it, though still good in the cooler/shadier ares. | ||||
| cab |
The wild garlic is getting past it? That's interesting, the stuff I've seen is just getting into its prime. I presume you like it best young and tender? (the garlic, that is). Rather than older and more potent? (still the garlic, before you ask). |
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| Bugs |
 Carry On Downsizing - which of you is going to be Hattie Jacques?
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| cab |
Bags me Sid James. |
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| moggins |
Can I be Barbara Windsor? | ||||
| Bugs |
I expect some of the boys will be prepared to consider your qualifications 
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| Jonnyboy |
Are you qualified?
I'll be Jim Dale; being stupid and falling over things are endearing character traits of mine. |
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| Bugs |
See what I mean? At least you can count on them
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| moggins |
Me and my big mouth
I'm half qualified, that's all I'm saying on the matter 
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| Blacksmith |
I call dibs on Keneth Conner (sp?)
Is there a Bernard Breslaw on the forum ? (here we go again !) |
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| jema |
Went out this morning with Cabs article in hand, turned out to be a failure as a forage and even the mushroom pics I did take came out blurred  but here are a couple of nice images.
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| cab |
Looks like plenty to eat out there to me, Jema 
What kind of tree is that? |
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| jema |
My nature knowledge is appalling, I can't even answer that I am really hoping that over this year it will improve.
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| moggins |
See, we definitely need a 'Cab leads the troops into foraging day'
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| Res |
Looks like Horse Chestnut to me, conkers anyone?
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