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Sunday, 10 February 2013

Agnews Hill and some useful winter plants Part 2

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Bittercress growing in a ditch. A peppery delight. A very distinctive shape.
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A Goat Willow or Sallow growing in a firebreak,
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A great place to look for kindling is in the lower branches of Spruce. Often a completely dry bundle can be found even in the heaviest of down pours.
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Ground Ivy was in plentiful supply. A good herb for a tea.
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My gear for the day.
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I came down to the lakes edge and found the a few old shotgun shells. There where plenty of ducks about too.
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My Maxpedition KISS versipack
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The very distinctive Common Sorrel. Another zingy plant.
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A winter Daisy rosette, edible.

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