Autumn Seed Heads

An exciting day with a new outdoor classroom and toilet shed at the allotment.
As I walked down the allotment lane the Rosebay Willowherb seeds heads were glinting in the sun.  I know the seeds will soon be growing in our allotments, but I do forgive them!
As a forest school person I am always looking for tinder and these seeds are great for that job-
'When it comes to using downy flower heads, I tend to use them in a tinder bundle as a coal extender when I’m blowing an ember into a flame.  I prefer the rosebay willowherb for two reasons – 1) it’s easier to collect, and use, than thistle heads, and 2) it has some ‘woody’ bits that help develop a more ‘robust’ ember.'