Season Window
01 May – 15 JunHedgerows, old field boundaries and lane edges
Late spring blossom
Hawthorn Flowers
Crataegus monogyna
The flowering hedge is a short-lived summer threshold worth visiting before the berries arrive.
Harvest
How we meet this plant
Gather only a few flowering sprigs from plentiful hedges, leaving most to fruit and feed wildlife.
Preparation
At the kitchen table
Flowers and leaves have a long history in infusions; use only after confident identification and professional advice.
Community Use
Why we teach it
Shows how the same plant offers different seasonal parts without treating them as different species.
Safety
Hawthorn may interact with heart and blood-pressure medicines. Ask a qualified practitioner before medicinal use.