As we lead up to Christmas most people think that there is very little foraging to be had at this time of year, apart from a few solitary berries and rosehips, but you would be surprised. There is also a misconception that wild food is dull and ... Full Article
You will find them sprouting all over the place, hedgerows, wasteland, woodland and gardens and generally they are thought of as unsightly, invasive and, if a plant can be described as such, a little unsociable. Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) are ...
Wild mushrooms are one of the staples of the seasoned forager’s larder offering many flavours and textures to experiment with. However, as we all know, it can also be a dangerous pastime for the inexperienced collector as there are also many, ...
North American signal crayfish were introduced to this country in the ’70s as an additional revenue for farmers to take advantage of. However, lack of experience in commercial farming methods led to them escaping where they quickly and ...
Collecting food from natures supermarket is a great fun and a wonderful way to discover new and exciting flavours for free and on your door step. However, as has been highlighted by several recent events, if you aren’t very careful about what ...
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