Comments for Otautahi Urban Foraging

Comment on Preserving Olives by Honora Renwick

Honora Renwick — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:19:07 +0000

My MIL used to soak the prepared olives in oil with sprigs of thyme. Very nice.

Comment on Red Dead Nettle by Honora Renwick

Honora Renwick — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:09:36 +0000

Great news. I’ll have to check it out.

Comment on Foraging Map by Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:06:40 +0000

Hey Jamie, there is a grove of bamboo in the rear of Addington Cemetery.

Comment on Rose-hip syrup. by Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 16 May 2010 08:30:08 +0000

great recipe thanks – very pleased with the results

Comment on Foraging Map by Jamie

Jamie — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:16:27 +0000

Hi all
I’m hunting for some bamboo that I can harvest without upsetting anyone. Does anyone have any ideas where I can find some in CHCH?
Ta.

Comment on Collecting Rosehips ~ photos. by Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:42:33 +0000

Hey, the old fashioned roses, esp rosa rugosa and rosa canina (dog rose) are the best medicinally – that’s actually backed up by real research btw. I’ve been interested in wild edibles and medicinals for ages, and studying public health gave me access to medical databases. Most of the research is pretty exploratory though, and of course they use standardised preparations of the active compunds rather than DIY-style rosehip tea or syrup!

Rosa canina – anti-inflammatory, good for joint pain, high in lycopene (an antioxidant), oil is high in unsaturated fats.

Rosa Rugosa – anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory.

Comment on Flat-leaf Parsley and other goodies by Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:47:24 +0000

Heh, I’m a bit late but will share my watercress contribution anyway…

You need to be a bit careful about water quality when it comes to watercress – agricultural runoff is the worst. I know that in other countries runoff from cattle can spread liver fluke, but I don’t know if that’s the case here in NZ. Anyway, I asked some local Maori friends where they got their watercress and they reckoned the best place was a stream out the back of the airport somewhere, although I still haven’t been to investigate. Good luck!

Comment on Resources by PlumGinny

PlumGinny — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:29:25 +0000

Hi looking for black doris plums. There must be a street in christchurch which is full of them. Any ideas.

Comment on Field Identification by Arcadian

Arcadian — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:31:00 +0000

Wow, that was a good find! If anyone knows of where I can source another copy, please do let me know I’m happy to pay ~$30

Comment on Field Identification by Jo

Jo — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:54:44 +0000

Simply Living is a great wee book eh! I got a copy from a garage sale a while ago, bit of a lucky find.