Through this piece we’re going to take a look at Where to forage porcini mushrooms. They can be found growing with Birch, Beech, Oak, Pine, Spruce and Fir, (for the doubters of this out there, my friend found a lovely haul in a predominantly Fir woodland last August after the…
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True Chanterelles or False Chanterelles – it’s a question we might find asking ourselves when we’re out foraging for Chanterelles, to help you forage for the right thing we’ve put together a full piece outlining the key differences between the two. At first glance, it’s easy enough to see…
Through this piece we’re going to take a look at The Differences Between Yew and Firs. Why? because Yew is a poisonous species of tree native to the British Isles. Firs are a fragrant group of trees with edible properties, that have been introduced to Britain, from around the world,…
Welcome to a world of edible trees! From the bark of the birch to the leaves of the fig, there are many different types of trees that offer delicious and nutritious treats. Here in the UK, we have many different types of trees that are incredibly beneficial to our health,…
Through this piece we’re going to take a look at how Foraging helps to improve our connection to Nature. Foraging is a powerful tool for connecting people to the woodland environment, fostering a sense of respect and appreciation for the natural world. There are several theories that help to explain…
Through this piece we’re going to look at 10 things to forage in spring, from plants to seaweeds & mushrooms there’s plenty out there to enjoy. Foraging for wild edibles is a fun and rewarding way to connect with nature and get a taste of the local flora. In spring,…
Through this piece, we’re going to be looking at where to forage wild garlic and some of our favorite recipes for cooking with it. Wild garlic, also known as ramsons, is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be found in the UK from late April to June. It grows…
Through this piece, we’re going to take a look at The potential of foraging a Paleo Diet, and what it is to truly forage for food. What was the true Paleolithic diet, what does the modern paleo diet look like, and what’s the potential for us to eat and live…
Urban Foraging is increasingly relevant for a number of reasons. Through this piece, we’re going to take a deep dive into everything Urban Foraging. When most people think of foraging, they probably imagine scenes of rural idyll. They imagine striding out into unspoilt, wild places, far from the madding crowd.…
In this blog I’d like to highlight what to forage in an urban environment, looking at a few common species of edible plants and fungi that you might find in any urban or built up areas in the UK. There are actually a huge variety to look for, from the…