Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) is a fairly common tree in Kent and we have a couple of sizable […]
Trees
It’s mid May and the hawthorn is resplendent in full bloom and the hedgerow is ablaze with their […]
How to make hawthorn tincture Recently updated!
Twenty odd years ago I was working as a consultant and spent a lot of time driving to […]
The beauty of conifers
1 We’re fast approaching the time of year for tapping birch trees. If you’re not familiar with what’s meant […]
Tapping birch trees Recently updated!
Inner barks provide us with a great resource in our bushcraft, from making cordage to both folded and […]
Using inner barks as tinder Recently updated!
Nicola and I were in the woods yesterday taking a wander around when we found some jelly ear […]
