Foraging - the act of gathering wild food for free. Something our ancestors would have done long ago and with the added knowledge of their health and medicinal properties. We were lucky enough to Join Kerry from The Foraging Course Company for a taster session on foraging. Keep reading to find out more about the amazing plants around us and what we can eat! Are you looking to forage for food on a regular basis, as a hobby or want knowledge to help you identify plants? We teamed up with Kerry from the Foraging Course Company to share the experience with you. Sat in a pub garden near in Coventry a group started to gather. An unlikely mix of older gentleman
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Snowshill – Cotswold Lavender Farm
This third generation family have been farming Snowshill lavender since 1999 and have achieved great success. Their success is thanks to the naturally draining limestone located 1000 feet above sea level. They now grow over 40 different varieties of lavender covering 140 miles of rows. They have recently started to grow Chamomile. You can also find wild flowers growing, such as Corn Cockles with their bright blue flowers, poppies, daisies and white cornflowers. Lavender is a herb and comes from the same family as mint! Cotswold Lavender Barn For £4 adult and £2 child entry fee (and free parking) you can treat the family to a great trip outdoors. You can walk around the Snowshill lavender fields just before harvesting, when