June is in full swing, and while there is a lot that can be said about the weather (too cold, too wet, too windy), somehow stuff is growing and there are always species that benefit from it.
Like chanterelles! Yesterday I spotted huge swathes of them (still in their infancy) within the city boundary, in a place I’ve not seen them before. They’re in plain view for everyone, so I doubt I will get a chance to eat them, but a lovely sight nonetheless!
A cooler season also benefits the herbs, as they don’t bolt so quickly. I’ve just returned from a very blustery bike ride out to Ordhead to pick mint for John. It’s growing next to a farm, and while I assumed it was a public place at the side of the road, apparently it did belong to the mannie living in the farmhouse. “But you can have it all, please do pick the lot.” A message that did not fall on deaf ears :-).
I’ve also started up the Rosebay willowherb tea production line, which is a bit more involved than just drying it. You need to roll it and leave it to ferment for a couple of days before drying in a warm oven. It’s my favourite tea!
Talking of which, I’m going to brew up and warm up. Next time, an update on the vegetables and fruits in the garden!
The healthy forager 