Flora's Page

"Thanks for those great suggestions, its interesting now viewing what I had thought of as a weed, now as food, its like being given a gift!"

"Hi Flora : Yes, green parts, bulbs, & flowers, all edible. Also known as 3 cornered garlic, a wonderful take care of itself winter plant. For egg drop soup, simmer beef (or other ) stock, add chopped green stalks (always tender, never tough…"

"Fantastic reply thanks! I will start by gathering it for soups & salads."

"Yes you can.   Check out Irish chef Denis Cotter's book Wild Garlic, Gooseberries ... and Me (Collins, 2007)- see the chapter on foraging. Hamilton City Libraries holds it.  (Cotter even spent some time living in NZ). BTW there…"

"Do you have any kombucha left? I tasted a delicious fruit flavoured version recently and am inspired to try making it "

"After watching last nights show of Every day River Cottage, I'd like to know if anyone is interested in being part of a Hamilton Bread Making Circle?  I am definitely interested!Although I don't make bread regularly and i am no…"

"Hi Janette I have spare healthy thyme plants & would love some alpine strawberry plants, I am in Hamilton East, do text me 0212 97 0087 & we can arrange a swap!"

"Have you seen the "Ooooby Stall Holders" group?"

"Hello, I already have a stall at the Hamilton & Cambridge Farmers markets (not veg - Rocket Coffee) & am familiar with how things work with the Farmers Market. There are already several beautiful seedling & small plant sellers, my gut…"

"As we are an Ooooby group I have added the seed & seedling swap as an Ooooby event. As well as seeds & seedlings we will bring coffee grinds & coffee bean chaff (like bran) for those who want to add abit of fibre to their dirt, & a…"