Trees play a big part in nature, they are rich in oxygen, filter pollutants from the air, provide shade when hot, and help to improve our immunity.
There are many trees that provide fruit, nuts and foliage which are beneficial for our bodies and immune system.
Although foraging can lead to such wonderful discoveries and it is surprising how much of it grows around us, do not be fooled into thinking you can pick anything that looks good to eat as some of these plants are highly toxic, poisonous when consumed raw and can cause severe discomfort and illness.
Fungi can be highly toxic if consumed and can lead to death. It's always best to leave these to experts that know what they are doing.
Here you will find information on flowers that have edible properties along with herbs that you can find growing in the wilderness.
Also in this section is information on weeds such as the common Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale.
Here you will find information about berries that grow in the wilderness, and their health benefits.
Fruits like these are high in vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients that promote a healthier lifestyle.
Also in this section are hybrids of fruits that I am growing in my own garden.
Most citrus are native to tropical climates but can be grown in the UK following the right growing conditions.
Here you will find information on other fruiting plants and vegetation.
Here you will find information on other vegetation, including poisonous, and invasive species.
Pictured above is Ligustrum ovalifolium.
For the last two years I have been creating a self-manageable garden patch mainly to grow herbs for culinary uses. Walks through the forests out in the countryside I was inspired by how nature grows with all its surroundings which gave me the idea to incorporate woodland features to grow alongside the herbs and the results have been rewarding. Little alpine strawberries have flourished here spreading all over, rotted down bark and mushroom spawn lay in wait providing extra nutrients to the plants allowing them to thrive. This part of my garden is exceptionally minimal maintenance, it provides nectar for bees, and has a natural ecosystem for those essential bugs on ground level.
Basil, Rosemary and Thyme are a few of my favourite herbs as they work well in both savoury and sweet dishes. Sage is another great with an earthy aroma and herbaceous scent, this goes well with liver and onions, one of my go to dishes on a cold winters night.
01/17
I started off with only a few plants, some wild oregano, sage, rosemary and white lavender. I then begun researching into companion planting, how to improve a crop and sustain a ecosystem.
I introduced forest bark, moss and small logs to attract essential bugs to begin breaking down the organic matter continuing to add more herbs such as chive, garlic chive, marjoram, and thyme.
Lemon thyme smells amazing, it's great to use in cooking and effective at keeping pests at bay.
As the year has gone by my raised beds have thrived with new growth, a healthy soil and overall happy biota. Strawberries have taken centre stage covering the entire surface.
The different varities of strawberry growing here will create such a contrast of colours come spring/summer, with dotted pinks, reds and yellow flowers soon to be producing fresh fruits.
I have three other variety of strawberries to introduce to this bed in spring, including Pineberry, Peachberry and Potentilla indica, the false strawberry.
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