Urban Edibles - September

Hello Folks,

For a while now I have often thought about making an urban wild edibles post regarding what I find on the 5 minute journey from home to my daughter's school.

So, I stuck my arse in gear and ventured out this afternoon on a dull and damp day.

Please read the information within the links below for correct preparation (if required) of the edibles I find in this video. e.g. Rowan contains parasorbic acid which can cause indigestion and kidney damage. Heating or freezing the berries will neutralize it to sorbic acid. Also, Elderberries (Sambucus nigra) are poisonous when not ripe and should be cooked prior to consumption.

Apart from the vast array of Dandelions and thistles, the first wild edible I find in the video is the Rowan tree (aka Mountain Ash).

Rowan
Red Clover
Ribwort Plantain
Shepherd's Purse
Stinging Nettles
Hawthorn
Elderberries

If you liked this post then you might find this one of interest too. https://steemit.com/bushcraft/@eggmeister/the-holy-grail-of-fire-starting-video-has-finally-arrived

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I might do another video around November time to see how many of these and other wild edibles are still available.

Bye for now,
Robster.