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I certainly wasn't suggesting otherwise, just that, like me, she might just like the hawthorne to eat. I'm not keen on willow though :wink: but animals often self medicate, in fact some herbal remedies have come from observing animals. Also, and I'm sure someone will correct me on this, I thought th...

It's always worth checking the flavour of acorns as they vary greatly and some are quite tasty raw. Not common, most are far too Tannic.

If it's already growing in your garden then it's not a wild plant.
As far as I know it's not specifically protected, so you'd be at liberty to dig it up and send it where you like.

It's also high in Oxalic acid, so large amounts as far as I remember are hard on the liver, and are certainly bad for those with a tendancy to Gout or Rheumatism.
But it's a lovely bright spring taste in moderation.

I recon your horse just loves a good eat. I look forward to this time of year when I can get all the young Hawthorne I like. Picking is easy. Find a long twig of fresh young leaves, grasp lightly near the base and pull along stripping the leaves. The thorns pointout, so either pass through or are st...

I love nettles myself.
Sky is right about just the young tops.
If you're not vegan try picking a bowl full of tops, pouring boiling water over (which in theory de-stings them, but I never bother) chop well, then stir in an egg, and fry small dollops.
Lovely !