Leaves of the Spring Trees 1
Wednesday 1st April 2009
Grazing has begun in earnest over the past few weeks. The Hawthorn trees have been in leaf for a fortnight and are extremely tasty.
Nibble on the little bunches of leaves, and as they come into flower over the next month, you can eat those too. The leaves get more bitter as they get older, so take the opportunity now. Hawthorn is heart medicine, regulating blood circulation and pressure, and keeping the ticker ticking.
Elder leaves are also appearing, and the newest leaves are sweet to eat, giving spring immunity as the seasons change.
Look at where the Elder is growing, making sure the ground seems clean with good soil. Do not eat large amounts.
Happy grazing.
