I've been searching for the last month or so for a good spot for foraging wild garlic, and today (following a tip-off, thank you Alan) we finally found one! We spent a few hours wandering around this beautiful place, picking a few leaves here, a few leaves there.. and ended up with enough to make all the things we wanted! You can check out the following…
Elder (Sambucus nigra) was once regarded as one of the most magically powerful of trees, it is a forager's favorite and its flowers are the scent of summer. We're lucky to have an abundance of Elder trees growing around us, and making cordial and wine are fast becoming a yearly tradition. Foraging Guidelines When foraging please remember to be safe and respectful. Here are a few…
We've been collecting a list of edible plants in the UK. Following on from the Spring, Summer, and Autumn posts, here's what we have for the Winter months. Of course, it is possible for these plants to be out earlier or later depending on the climate for the year. Each image links to an information page about the plant. If you know of any edible plants not…
When foraging please remember to be safe and respectful. Here are a couple pointers: Be 100% sure. This is for your own health & safety! Many plants have poisonous lookalikes, so start with plants you really know. Use a good plant identification guide, or even better, a local person who can identify the plants with you the first few times, until you are confident that you…
When foraging please remember to be safe and respectful. Here are a few pointers: Be 100% sure. This is for your own health & safety! Many plants have poisonous lookalikes, so start with plants you really know. Use a good plant identification guide, or even better, a local person who can identify the plants with you the first few times, until you are confident that you…
Foraging is great; connecting with your environment, connecting with your food, and really, who doesn't like food for free? However, when foraging please remember to be safe and respectful. Here are a couple pointers: Be 100% sure. This is for your own health & safety! Many plants have poisonous lookalikes, so start with plants you really know. Use a good plant identification guide, or even better,…