I've just stumbled across this interesting site:
http://www.pfaf.org/index.html
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)

Sacha wrote:
I've just stumbled across this interesting site:
http://www.pfaf.org/index.html

Yes, it's very good, isn't it - not only for medicinal uses, but all
sorts. I never knew, for example, that young Hemerocallis leaves made a
good salad. On the basis of what I read there I tried nibbling one the
other day and confess that I'm not entirely convinced. Maybe it was the
wrong species - or perhaps it needs a good salad dressing ;-) Or maybe
it just needs a pinch of salt?

The entire database is downloadable in MS Access format (amongst others).

"Ian Keeling" wrote in message
...
Sacha wrote:
I've just stumbled across this interesting site:
http://www.pfaf.org/index.html

Yes, it's very good, isn't it - not only for medicinal uses, but all
sorts. I never knew, for example, that young Hemerocallis leaves made a
good salad. On the basis of what I read there I tried nibbling one the
other day and confess that I'm not entirely convinced. Maybe it was the
wrong species - or perhaps it needs a good salad dressing ;-) Or maybe it
just needs a pinch of salt?

The entire database is downloadable in MS Access format (amongst others).


How about trying the tubers then?

On 11/11/05 19:18, in article ,
"middleton.walker" wrote:


"Ian Keeling" wrote in message
...
Sacha wrote:
I've just stumbled across this interesting site:
http://www.pfaf.org/index.html

Yes, it's very good, isn't it - not only for medicinal uses, but all
sorts. I never knew, for example, that young Hemerocallis leaves made a
good salad. On the basis of what I read there I tried nibbling one the
other day and confess that I'm not entirely convinced. Maybe it was the
wrong species - or perhaps it needs a good salad dressing ;-) Or maybe it
just needs a pinch of salt?

The entire database is downloadable in MS Access format (amongst others).


How about trying the tubers then?


Have you?
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)

Sacha wrote:
On 11/11/05 19:18, in article ,
"middleton.walker" wrote:


"Ian Keeling" wrote in message
...
Sacha wrote:
I've just stumbled across this interesting site:
http://www.pfaf.org/index.html

Yes, it's very good, isn't it - not only for medicinal uses, but
all
sorts. I never knew, for example, that young Hemerocallis leaves
made a good salad. On the basis of what I read there I tried
nibbling one the other day and confess that I'm not entirely
convinced. Maybe it was the wrong species - or perhaps it needs a
good salad dressing ;-) Or maybe it just needs a pinch of salt?

The entire database is downloadable in MS Access format (amongst
others).


How about trying the tubers then?


Have you?

I've eaten the flower-buds, as cooked for us by a Chinese visitor. A
gastronomic non-event, I thought. I've seen dried ones in oriental
shops, labelled "day-lily buds", in case anybody wants to try them.

--
Mike.

Mike Lyle wrote:
[...]
I've eaten the flower-buds, as cooked for us by a Chinese visitor.
A
gastronomic non-event, I thought. I've seen dried ones in oriental
shops, labelled "day-lily buds", in case anybody wants to try them.

Oh, and, taking my cue from Ray Mears, I've tried fresh very young
lime (linden, not citrus) leaves: they're a pleasant salading.

--
Mike.

"Sacha" wrote in message
.uk...
On 11/11/05 19:18, in article ,
"middleton.walker" wrote:


"Ian Keeling" wrote in message
...
Sacha wrote:
I've just stumbled across this interesting site:
http://www.pfaf.org/index.html

Yes, it's very good, isn't it - not only for medicinal uses, but all
sorts. I never knew, for example, that young Hemerocallis leaves made a
good salad. On the basis of what I read there I tried nibbling one the
other day and confess that I'm not entirely convinced. Maybe it was the
wrong species - or perhaps it needs a good salad dressing ;-) Or maybe
it
just needs a pinch of salt?

The entire database is downloadable in MS Access format (amongst
others).


How about trying the tubers then?


Have you?
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)

the simple answer is yes....

On 11/11/05 20:01, in article ,
"middleton.walker" wrote:


"Sacha" wrote in message
.uk...
On 11/11/05 19:18, in article ,
"middleton.walker" wrote:


"Ian Keeling" wrote in message
...
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How about trying the tubers then?


Have you?
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)

the simple answer is yes....


And?
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)

On 11/11/05 18:59, in article
, "Ian Keeling"
wrote:

Sacha wrote:
I've just stumbled across this interesting site:
http://www.pfaf.org/index.html

Yes, it's very good, isn't it - not only for medicinal uses, but all
sorts. I never knew, for example, that young Hemerocallis leaves made a
good salad. On the basis of what I read there I tried nibbling one the
other day and confess that I'm not entirely convinced. Maybe it was the
wrong species - or perhaps it needs a good salad dressing ;-) Or maybe
it just needs a pinch of salt?

Had you considered walnut oil? ;-)
Perhaps it needs an adjustment of expectations. I knew Hemerocallis were
edible but have never been tempted to try it. OTOH, I've taken Lobelia
tablets for sinus problems and they are extremely effective. (BUT they must
be taken only for short periods because they can damage the liver.)


The entire database is downloadable in MS Access format (amongst others).

Thank you.
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)