I’ve written previously about how to light a fire but haven’t really mentioned much about what makes good firewood, or indeed what isn’t so good. Hopefully this post will put that straight., As a heads up, I’m focusing on being in the woods and sourcing firewood rather than ordering it up for your wood burner at […]
This article on tinder bundles was originally published in The Bushcraft Journal issue 13 published in February 2018. As it’s now completely free there’s no excuse for not getting a copy! As I come towards the end of discussing various methods of ignition, I think it’s time to take a look at tinder bundles. Many of the […]
Nicola has recently made a Guelder rose decocted tincture. The bark from Guelder rose (Viburnum opulus) is often refered to as ‘cramp bark’, so it’s no great surprise that it has been used in the past for muscle cramps, menstrual cramps, muscle spasms, restless leg and many other ailments. How to make guelder rose decocted tincture […]
Nuts are actually fruits, ones with a hard shell containing an edible kernel. The ones mentioned in this post, so beech nuts, hazel nuts, acorns and chestnuts with their hard outer casings, are all true nuts. But nuts such as brazil nuts, almonds and cashew nuts aren’t true nuts, they’re the seeds of fruits. Peanuts […]
Note : Please don’t send me photos or ask me to identify trees, plants, berries or mushrooms. We’re at the end of August now, a fantastic time to forage for the many edible fruits and berries that nature provides us. What’s the difference between fruits and berries I hear you say? Botanically speaking, fruits are […]
