Transformational Gardening
May 2013 Foraging Experiences
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May 5, 2013
I found Ostrich Fern fiddleheads in the same location that I found Ostrich Fern last June. Notice some distinguishing characteristics:
- Large amount of light brown, papery scales attached to the stem.
- Growing in a rossette (circular pattern).
- The stalk (frond) has a deep, wide groove on one side (much deeper and wider than on Wood Fern species)
Orpine
(Witch's Moneybags, Livelong, Frog's-stomach, Live-forever) (Hylotelephium telephium) (Previously: Sedum telephium)
American Basswood (American Linden)
(Tilia americana) (Also known as: Tilia americana var. americana)
Common Blue Violet (Wooly Blue Violet) (Viola sororia)
I made a salad of Orpine, violet leaves and flowers and American Linden tree leaves. The Linden tree leaves were small,
so I didn't harvest too much. I will harvest more when they get bigger.
On the bottom right there are two pictures of Tower Mustard plants. I intended to add Tower Mustard flowers and stems to
the salad, but they were not ready yet. They should be ready in a week or two.
I found Ostrich Fern fiddleheads in the same location that I found Ostrich Fern last June. Notice some distinguishing characteristics:
I made a salad of Orpine, violet leaves and flowers and American Linden tree leaves. The Linden tree leaves were small,
so I didn't harvest too much. I will harvest more when they get bigger.
On the bottom right there are two pictures of Tower Mustard plants. I intended to add Tower Mustard flowers and stems to
the salad, but they were not ready yet. They should be ready in a week or two.
