For centuries edible flowers have been part of traditional cuisine of different nations. Floral waters, essences, wine, sorbet and ice-cream, gelees and jams, and crystalized
In spite of the lack of light and increasingly cold temperatures, it is still possible to collect edible wild plants in autumn and winter. Below
In the past nettles (Urtica dioica) were not only collected in the wild for food, but grown in vegetable gardens and even in cold frames
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a native of Europe and Asia, presently naturalised on all continents. It is a small plant with weak trailing stems and
German chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) is an annual plant with a strong, but pleasant smell. It is a native of the southern and eastern Europe and
Rosehips are some of the most beautiful and nutritious wild berries. They resemble jewels due to their elegant oval shape, bright colour and glossy skin.
Large colonies of dandelion in early spring are a most uplifting and glorious sight. Its flowers are loved by bees that visit them particularly for
Why should we eat wild salad greens when cultivated salads are so widely available? Foraged edible plants are becoming more and more popular. Many people
Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) is a native of Europe, Asia and Africa, naturalised in North America. It is a relatively common sun-loving plant that grows
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