Just passing by -but some are ripe for harvest
In recent years my husband and I have taken to a bit of foraging. There are so many things in our area that can be used that just simply people pass by. Elderflower, dandelions, brambles (Blackberry) apples and elderberries to name a few. Granted we tend to use it them for wine or crumbles but never the less there are lots of things you can just pass by....so many think its easier to go to the supermarket. The other day I picked some brambles after a dog walk. We are gathering as much as we can and then we will make wine or maybe once apples are ready have a nice crumble. As I was picking some were over ripe and just squirted juice and stained my hands. At another bush a strand of thorns came whipping down and stuck to my arm in 3 places ripping my skin. I gathered enough in the tub I had with me and left, aware that many were not ripe yet. In my mind there is a wee marker saying check back in a week if you have time and there will be plenty more. Yesterday I spoke to someon...