location: nr Swindon, Wiltshire |
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This course will help participants identify native trees, local wild flowers and so-called weeds. However, far from being just about names, it will focus on the uses of plants found - as food, drink, medicine, and more. Discover snippets such as the pith of the elder tree is used for watch repairs and how pineapple weed makes a soothing tea. Participants will learn how to recognise plants such as chickweed, meadowsweet, ramsons, garlic, mustard, sorrel, and other edibles. The foraged ingredients will be used in the weekend’s meals, together with other home-grown, local, and organic ingredients. There may also be the odd glass of nettle beer, or elderflower cordial, too. Walks with tutor Patrick are always an inspiration – a name here, some folklore there, a cure for headaches or a wonderful soup with a fair bit of useful botany thrown in as well. In the evenings, there will be slide shows about trees, flowers and herbal medicine. Dr Patrick Harding is an expert in all things botanical. He exudes enthusiasm in the field of flora and flora and is the author of numerous books on natural history topics as well as being a regular broadcaster on radio and television. dates: see 'book online' below
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how to book: |
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arrive: |
for a 6pm prompt start on Friday |
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depart: |
after
lunch on Sunday |
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directions: |
sent with booking confirmation |
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what
to bring: |
pen and notebook; sleeping bag; towel;wellies |
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let
us know: |
if
you have any special needs |
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price: |
£135 Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
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car
sharing: |
visit
our car
sharing forum to offer or request a lift |
