FINDING GOLD ON THE CLAY TRAILS

Jun 3

Written By Alison Goodman

The golden compass

The distinctive yellows of common gorse begin to decorate Cornish footpaths from January. Lighting up winter landscapes and hinting that warmth will come again.

As we now reach the Summery days of June, we have just a few weeks left to step out into long light evenings and enjoy this cheerful shrub. In the unique harmony of golden flower with golden hour.

The two are good friends, working together to offer a natural navigation. As the gorse coconut-y flavour is activated by direct sunlight releasing oils in the petals.

So you can taste your way around a bush and discover the south side in the sweetest buds…