Common Dogwood / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Toxic The Common Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) is a familiar sight in hedgerows, woodlands, and gardens across the UK, admired for its vibrant red stems in winter and clusters of creamy white flowers in spring. As the seasons turn, its…
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Snowberry / Autumn / Winter / Toxic The Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) is a striking shrub that adds a touch of magic to UK hedgerows and gardens, especially in autumn and winter. Its clusters of pristine white berries stand out against the bare landscape, making it a favourite for wildlife and…
Clematis / Summer / Autumn / Inedible Clematis vitalba, often called Traveller’s Joy or Old Man’s Beard, is a familiar sight in hedgerows and woodlands across the UK. This vigorous climbing plant is known for its feathery seed heads and clusters of creamy white flowers that brighten the countryside in…
Common Jasmine / Spring / Summer / Edible The Common Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) isn’t just a beautiful addition to gardens; it’s also a surprising edible plant with a long history in culinary and medicinal use. Known for its delicate white flowers and sweet, intoxicating fragrance, this climbing plant thrives…
Through this piece I’m going to guide you down my tried and tested process for crafting an elder whistle, so stick with me and we’ll learn how to make an elder whistle together 🙂 Elder, rich in history and folklore and long favoured by foragers for its beautifully scented…
Embrace the art of “wild weaving” and transform foraged ivy vines into a beautiful and functional basket! Perfect for gathering nature’s bounty, this all-natural craft is a rewarding and sustainable way to connect with the natural world. Whether you’re a seasoned basket weaver or a curious beginner, this guide will…
It’s not only food we can forage for in our hedgerows, something I love to do is head out Foraging For Dyes. Mother nature provides us with an abundance of plants that can be useful elsewhere than just the kitchen. In this blog post we are going to take a…