Two Words: Yam Yams
What are they? Where do they come from? What do you do with them?
First thing first, yam yams are pods from a silver birch tree (see background), secondly the come from a silver birch tree. Thirdly , and most importantly, you grind them into yam yams which is nature's confetti! |
What are the pods?The pods are actually called catkins and if you would like to know more about silver birch trees then you can visit https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-uk-native-trees/silver-birch/ Yam Yam Parties!A Yam Yam party is when we grind the catkins(pods) into seeds and then throw them in the air as confetti! |
Where can I find the trees?Silver birch trees and downy birches are native to Britain so you might be able to find one in your local park. If you have as big enough garden you could plant one yourself, or use an allotment! https://shop.woodlandtrust.org.uk/silver-birch |