theworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • 5 days agoTrying to Grow Wood Blewits in the GardenSo earlier this evening, I did my usual walk and, though I thought my previous blewit find was just luck due to the autumn-like weather (as they can sometimes appear briefly), on my walk today I foundtheworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • 11 days agoChickpea & Wild Mushroom Curry After Fungi Friday HuntSo I went back to that same woodland today to see if I could find any more wood blewits to add to my recipe. Luckily, I still had some dried cremini and honey mushrooms that I foraged last autumn, alongtheworldaroundme (73)in Reflections • 13 days agoMorning Reflections on Freedom and LearningEven in cemented cracks, life persists. Herb-Robert, wild and quietly resilient. A photograph by me early today. A few experiences in life sparked these thoughts. They came to mind as soon as I woke uptheworldaroundme (73)in NeedleWorkMonday • 16 days agoCrocheted Breakaway Bell Collars for My Kitties in Between BakingIt is nesting season, and I prefer my kitties to stay mostly indoors, though they are allowed out around midday when birds are less likely to be on the ground. They also wear bigger bells when outsidetheworldaroundme (73)in Caturday • 18 days agoWoodland Photography Practice with Blu the Kitty CatMy kitty Blu kindly offered himself as a model for my photoshoot today, so he followed me eagerly into the woodland. There were quite a few lovely scenes that I thought I had captured well, but when Itheworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • 19 days agoLearning Mushroom Photography: Dreamy Woodland BlewitsI’ve recently become interested in proper photography, so it took me a while to understand all the formats, settings, and terminology. Some of the Hivers here are incredibly skilled, and I thought I’dtheworldaroundme (73)in Photography Lovers • 21 days agoPhotographing Wildflowers and Stories Along the Hedgerows with My Second-Hand CameraI spent the afternoon wandering and learning how to use an old Pentax K10D that I bought second-hand to practise. I really like the dramatic look it can produce. Though it’s quite tricky to use, maybetheworldaroundme (73)in Feathered Friends • 24 days agoA Sunday Morning Rescuing a Fledgling BlackbirdSo I got up early this morning and, as usual, the first thing I did was walk around in the garden and munch on a few leaves with my cuppa. Then I saw this bird hopping around the garden, thinking it wastheworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • 26 days ago🌸A Spring Woodland Mushroom MoundDuring spring, nothing inspires me more than the sight of beautiful blooms and fresh new shoots. I thought it would be something worth celebrating with mushrooms today. I haven’t been fungi hunting, buttheworldaroundme (73)in Wild Foraging • 27 days agoSakura Cherry Blossom Butter BiscuitsSpring has always been my favourite season , when blossoms appear in full beauty, even if only for a short moment. It feels like they’re just stopping by to say a quick hello, which is exactly why I trytheworldaroundme (73)in HiveGarden • last monthPottering Around in the GardenI used to dream of having a huge back garden here in England, but I don’t anymore. Not only can I not afford it, as land around here is ridiculously expensive, but I’ve also…theworldaroundme rebloggedqurator (81)in Qurator • last monthThe Daily Qurator #2202Welcome to the 2202nd Edition of the Daily Qurator here on Hive! Our team is looking left and right for the awesome posts from all Hive users and are looking forward to…theworldaroundme (73)in BreadBakers • last monthLearning Through Mistakes in Bread BakingI didn't intend to make a post, but this happened, so excuse me if there are not many photos... Some of the best things I discover and learn come from making mistakes. It has helped me become less afraidtheworldaroundme (73)in Wild Foraging • last monthForaged Dandelion Biscuits with Orange Zest (Light, Floral & Buttery Recipe)Dandelion season is in full swing right now. They’re everywhere at the moment, so it’s a great time to get out, pick some, and make something with them while they’re at their best. Dandelion flowers aretheworldaroundme (73)in Caturday • last monthForaging Dandelions and Baking Biscuits with CocoIt’s that time of year again when dandelions bloom everywhere! The surroundings are glowing with their vibrant golden yellow colour. I love picking them because they just reappear the next day, fillingtheworldaroundme (73)in Foodies Bee Hive • 2 months agoMy Grandad’s Simple, Flavourful, and Tender Pork DishThe nicest pork dish I cook, and one that everyone loves, is this simple one I learnt from my grandfather, Lolo Quising. He actually left us a few really nice recipes, and I’ve kept hold of them, includingtheworldaroundme rebloggedqurator (81)in Qurator • 2 months agoThe Daily Qurator #2190Welcome to the 2190th Edition of the Daily Qurator here on Hive! Our team is looking left and right for the awesome posts from all Hive users and are looking forward to…theworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • 2 months agoWhen My Cat Did Fungi Hunting for MeI didn’t have to go fungi hunting today because my cat found mushrooms in our garden. I was looking out the window and saw him tumbling and rolling around. I thought he had found a mouse, and I was abouttheworldaroundme (73)in Wild Foraging • 2 months agoHarvesting Willow in Early Spring for Natural Pain Relief and HealthSeasons don’t wait for us; we have to time our harvests to get the most from plants, and now, in early spring, is the best time to harvest one of my go-to remedies for aches, pains, and general health:theworldaroundme (73)in #apple • 2 months agoSaving My Apple Trees From Garden Mischief to New BeginningsA couple of years ago, I had these little cuties running around in our garden, eating everything I grew. They even helped themselves to my potted apple and cherry trees. They chewed on the trunks, and
