The Call Of The Mountains
Lately, I’ve been finding myself drawn to mountains. Coming from the county of Kent where the highest point reaches a heady …
Hemlock Water Dropwort
An interesting appearance a few weeks ago after some ditch clearance locally is Hemlock water dropwort (oenanthe crocata). Appearing to passers-by …
Wild Food and Food Ethics (A Ramble Round )
Foraging for wild food has become very fashionable over the last two or three years. Is it a worthy attempt to …
Why Can’t All Days Be Like This?
It’s a bright, cold morning with thick dew and a little frost on the tired autumn grass. We’ve come to a …
Going Back To My Roots
I’ve recently returned to my childhood home for a while so I’m seeing the landscape here through fresh and more experienced …
Beech Mast As A Food Source
The seed of the beech is known as mast. 2011 was a great year for Beech Mast on a couple of …