English Walnut | Juglans regia
English Walnut is a medium to large deciduous tree growing to 20m (65ft) by 20m (65ft) at a medium rate and with a trunk up to 2m diameter. It has a long life span. The largest forests are in Kyrgyzstan,…
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Water Dropwort | Japanese parsley | Oenanthe javanica
An excellent edible plant widely eaten in the Orient. A major vegetable in many parts of the Orient, the leaves are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Young leaves and stems can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves…
Yacon Strawberry | Smallanthus sonchifolius
The yacón is traditionally grown in the northern and central Andes from Colombia to northern Argentina for its crisp, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots. It is closely related to the sunflower and Jerusalem artichoke. The root can be eaten raw or cooked.…
Abies alba | Silver Fir. An Edible Christmas Tree!
Silver fir has edible, medicinal and many other uses. It is used as a Christmas tree and featured in Hans Christian Anderson’s famous fairy tale, The Little Fir Tree. Silver fir is now less common in our homes, replaced with…
Holly ilex aquifolium
Holly, Ilex aquifolium, is often shown on Christmas cards and wreaths. It has a number edible, medicinal and other uses including a tea and a coffee substitute. Edible Uses: Tea. The leaves have been used as a tea substitute. The…
Chinese Yam
Dioscorea polystachya (Dioscorea batatas – Decne.) is a species of flowering plant in the yam family known by the common names Chinese yam and cinnamon vine. The tubers are edible and usually cooked. They have a floury texture with a…
PFAF Projects
Plants For A Future (PFAF) is a charitable company established nearly 30 years ago to support the work of Ken Fern on his experimental site in Cornwall. Ten years ago a group of new trustees took over its management and…
Yampa, Gardner’s yampah, Common yampah
Perideridia gairdneri is a perennial herb in the carrot family. The roots have a pleasant sweet and nutty taste and can be eaten raw or cooked. It can be eaten in quantity as a staple food. It is best…
Dartington Agroforestry Project: PFAF visit 3 August 2017
In 2017 two PFAF trustees, Wendy Stayte and Chris Marsh, began a research project involving making cooperative links with people in the South West growing unusual plants in innovative ways. They began with a visit to Incredible Vegetables near Ashburton,…
East Devon Forest Garden: PFAF visit 26 July 2017
In 2017 two PFAF trustees, Wendy Stayte and Chris Marsh, began a research project involving making cooperative links with people in the South West growing unusual plants in innovative ways. They began with a visit to Incredible Vegetables near Ashburton,…