It is wild fennel time! This wonderful plant provides for greens in springtime, flowers in summer and coming up the fully formed seeds. Easy to identify through the distinctive scent, go get foraging!
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Make sure you know what you're looking at before you eat it. If in doubt, do not eat it.
The way to check on key identification features is through visual clues, but also by using your other senses like smell and touch.
A great way to remember this is through stories, so learn the stories related to the plants, 'cause that will remind you of the features.
HOW-TO identify dandelions in your yard and…let me share a few recipes on how to take advantage of this treat>>
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Professional forager Diego Bonetto work with master distiller Dave Withers of Archie Rose to produce a limited edition gin in two parts: Bush and Coast.
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Have you ever wondered about the amount of wild olives that get wasted in Sydney?
Yes, really. A serious weed in our region, and yet oh-so-good>>
Read up and harvest, in season now.
Is it edible mushrooms harvest time yet?
Nearly. And here you can find out when to get your baskets ready for>
This is when we go out with Amy from Pickles Magazine and talk about the future of food, while foraging, preparing and eating some yummy weeds>>
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"You see weed, I see food." Here's a look behind the scenes of our ambitious team harvesting weeds to serve to 2.5k guests at the Sydney Opera House this Thursday when #TEDxSydney celebrates the forgotten, ugly, and unexpected #RebelFoods.
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The rain is here and the mushrooms season has started. Jump on board for a daylong workshop in the state forest. Learn how to safely harvest edible mushrooms. Empower yourself with knowledge and have fun in the process. Details and bookings here>
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3 dining and boozing events coming up as part of Spectrum Now festival>> March 11, 21 and 29
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