Using Heather

Ling heather, Isle of Great Bernera

Ling heather, Isle of Great Bernera

Soaking heather doesn’t bring back its flexibility once it is too dry. Traditionally heather was harvested by pulling in September after flowering when it is at its most flexible and then stored outside. It could then be used all winter. Heather does not rot. By Dawn Susan with information from Caroline Dear.

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