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A vineyard behind Kings Cross

Posted on 29/3/09 by Abi Siri in Camden Town

This morning organic muesli experts Alara and dozens of willing volunteers planted a vineyard on dis-used land behind Kings Cross station. The vineyard is on a small south-facing slope next to Ala ... Read more >>

 

Wild walking: nettles

Posted on 22/6/09 by Abi Siri in Camden Town

Hidden behind the enormous urban sprawl of Kings Cross is the green oasis that is  Camley Street Natural Park. Unfortunately it's built on top of an old coal yard, so nothing here is edible, but ... Read more >>

 

Wild walking: rosemary

Posted on 2/7/09 by Abi Siri in Camden Town

I'm now carrying on my belated trip through Camley Street Natural Park, as my notepad with its treasure trove of scribbled information about edible plants finally turned up. So, apologies for the disj ... Read more >>

 

Wild walking: thyme

Posted on 3/7/09 by Abi Siri in Camden Town

Thyme naturally follows rosemary in the catalogue of herbs. Time was not on my side when it came to taking a photo of this particularly delicious plant, but I can suggest that it's good for respiration, asthma and pulmonary diseases, as well as being an anti-septic and anti-inflammatory.

 

Wild walking: sage

Posted on 5/7/09 by Abi Siri in Camden Town

Now you could say that this 'wild walking' is a little tame, as many people grow these herbs at home and see them as rather domestic, but rest assured there will be some more unusual treats on offer n ... Read more >>