Foraging in Margaret McMillan Park

Foraging in Margaret McMillan Park at the weekend revealed a pleasing array of edible plants.

In the space of a few minutes I found:

Three-cornered Leek (growing along Watson's Street)
Clover
Nettle and two types of Dead-Nettle
Chickweed
Comfrey
Bindweed
Dandelion
Good King Henry - I think!!
Horse-radish
Mallow, and...
Yarrow.

Missing was my favourite weed, wild London Rocket. I can't work out why it won't colonize Margaret McMillan, when it's all over the rest of Deptford like a rash. Such are the mysteries of life. On Sunday I was even eating rocket right from the platform of Deptford station (not where people are walking, don't worry!)

So why this exhaustive list of edibles?

I've been practising for a really exciting workshop I hope to run in a few weeks' time - a 'wild food cafe'. Watch this space for more information! :)