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my foraging diary
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willow and squiggles
Mama Doe
i had a lovely time thankyou all. didnt recognize 1 single plant :lol: but yes i was looking. i couldnt part myself from the buns today but will be going tomorrow. Think my mum has been overindulging them they seem a lot bigger or it my be im imagining things ha..
Howdy my hearty foraging companions - what could this be? The flower / thistles stems come from the ground rather than from the leaves if that makes sense (well it doesn't make sense:lolbut anyway
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It makes absolute sense to us "foragers"
I can't think what it is, but will have a browse through the flower book later. Who knows what you might have found this time :lol:ETA The flower buds look similar to a type of Avens, although I can't match the leaves.
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MightyMax
Banned
Howdy my hearty foraging companions - what could this be? The flower / thistles stems come from the ground rather than from the leaves if that makes sense (well it doesn't make sense:lol
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MightyMax goes as green as that leaf with envy at all the lovely stuff you manage to find :lol:
I am getting to the last scrap of the delightful forage I picked at Twigs' and the bunnies are going to be very sad I am not treating them to more ...
Where oh where can I find more variety :roll:
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
It makes absolute sense to us "foragers"
ETA The flower buds look similar to a type of Avens, although I can't match the leaves.
Thank You so much Omi - I am very grateful / reliant on your input on this thread
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
I still go for it being an Avens, possibly Water Avens. Have a look at this photo http://photographersdirect.com/buyers/stockphoto.php?image=2052524 Apparently also Water Avens and Wood Avens often hybridise, so slight differences in appearance could occur.
MightyMax
Banned
Go on a nice country drive
I would need to devote a whole day to foraging for the buns. Well, they are worth it :lol:
Good and good :thumb: Yes, mine like it too. I have to say though the one which grows here in the garden doesn't look nearly as lush as yours.
The Willowherbs should be in flower soon.
Does anyone know anything about grasses and importantly can anyone recommend a good grass identification website? Now that they are mostly all setting seed, it's obvious that we have several different grass species here in the garden. The rabbits certainly can distinguish between them and always select their favourite first. I have a suspicion this might be an oat grass, but have struggled to find a good online site to confirm.
Kara
Warren Veteran
I would need to devote a whole day to foraging for the buns. Well, they are worth it :lol:
I have so much nearby, shall I send you a bag? it's no bother :thumb:
MightyMax
Banned
Kara that is such a kind offer!
I have half dried everything I got from Twigs' forage day and am rationing it because they love it so. To be honest we can't even remember what we harvested apart from some hogweed, hops and meadowsweet.
Shall we continue this on PM ...?
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
I'm interested
I have no idea about your grasses question - which will come as no surprise to anyone :lol: but on the subject of grasses...kind of...mine are now producing me perfect poos on a diet of forage & green oat readigrass (& hay of course, although they are less enthusiastic in foraging season). I'm so proud Raided the gooseberry bush & leaves completely dismissed by all three of mine so I'll not try those again as I'm inclined to think bunnies are wiser than us in these matters
So about willow herb?
