The Watercress of Treflach

The Watercress of Treflach

by Andrew Steele
Once prescribed for the treatment of scurvy this creeping abundance of leaf and stem flourishes in the lime rich waters of Treflach.  A member of ...
The Puff Balls of Treflach

The Puff Balls of Treflach

by Andrew Steele
Puff balls are the Queens of the mushroom world being very rich in protein usually over 40%.  Found in pasture land where soil is undisturbed, whe...
Great Mullein of Treflach

Great Mullein of Treflach

by Andrew Steele
Great Mullein is also known as Aarons Rod as in the past its healing properties were biblical not only for human health but for farm animals as we...
The Gorse of Treflach

The Gorse of Treflach

by Andrew Steele
Gorse, clover and broom are all members of the pea family and are a tremendous forage for bees and butterflies.  Although gorse (or whin as it’s k...
The Moles of Treflach

The Moles of Treflach

by Andrew Steele
Even today the Jacobite’s toast the little gentleman in black velvet for obvious reasons.  It is this time of year and Autumn they are most prolif...
The Marcescence Of Treflach

The Marcescence Of Treflach

by Andrew Steele
When I was young I wrote to a local newspaper about an anomaly with a local deciduous tree - every winter it kept its leaves, however they were no...
The Herbal Gins of Treflach

The Herbal Gins of Treflach

by Andrew Steele
Gin was first invented in 1550 by a Dutch physician for medicinal purposes.  Highly addictive and cheap, in 17th century England it became known...
The Long Meadow of Treflach

The Long Meadow of Treflach

by Andrew Steele

The road verge of Treflach is as old as the taste of water.  

It is a refuge from modernity for its flora, where 97 % of all rare wildflowers and herbs can be found, but very dangerous for its fauna due to fast traffic.

The Mushrooms of Treflach

The Mushrooms of Treflach

by Andrew Steele
Since the rains have come at the beginning of the month on the warm soils baked by the summer sun there has been a proliferation of fungi of all t...
The Ragwort of Treflach

The Ragwort of Treflach

by Andrew Steele
By this time of year this biennial plant has been pulled root and all on most farms as it is poisonous to grazing stock.  If left unmanaged it can...
The Honeysuckle of Treflach

The Honeysuckle of Treflach

by Andrew Steele
Although the long drought this year has resulted in poor flower production, the recent rains will enhance the huge value to wildlife this plant br...
The Footpaths of Treflach

The Footpaths of Treflach

by Andrew Steele
It is ironic that the industry that once flourished and has now disappeared around here has been replaced by nature and is a haven for wildlife. T...