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Interview With Miles Irving Author Of The Forager Handbook

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Miles Irving popped round to my house with his family for a ‘cuppa’ on his way back from Cornwall the other day. I managed to persuade him to take 10 minutes out and give me an interview. Listen as this master forager discusses his outlook on wild foods and foraging and then goes on to [...]

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Let Them Eat Weeds

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A short interview I did with Carl Munson of New Exeter Radio Show where I discuss my personal philosophy of foraging, and how eating wild food can awaken your body to a deeper appreciation of the Natural World and our place in it. 

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What to Look for in a Good Wild Food Foraging Course

It’s important when choosing a wild food foraging course that you go out with someone who is experienced and has at minimum a daily/weekly experience of identifying and eating wild edible plants all year round.

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Learn About Three Cornered Leek

In this short video Marcus Harrison from the Wild Food School talks about Three Cornered Leek (Allium triquetrum), its history and use as a wild edible plant.

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Learn About Wild Garlic / Ramsons

In this short video Marcus Harrison from the Wild Food School talks about Wild Garlic or Ramsons (Allium ursinum), its history and use as a wild edible plant.

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Lesser Celandine Stroganoff Recipe

Lesser Celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) is one of the earliest spring greens to emerge. In it’s raw state the leaves are perfect in salads or sandwiches, and it is claimed to have been used by sailors to treat scurvy as it is high in Vitamin C.
It is also great as a potage vegetable as this recipe [...]

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Steamed Alexanders Recipe

The young growth of Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) are just beginning to emerge, and now is the time to don your wellies and hunt out this delicious Spring time green.

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Learn About Coltsfoot

Chris Holland from Wholeland discusses the many uses for Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara). A member of the Daisy family, Coltsfoot is one of the first plants to flower during the year. It appears at about the same time as the Crocuses start showing up.

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Frank Cook On Nettle

Frank Cook (internationally renowned edible wild plant expert) discusses the importance of Nettle (Urtica dioica) as food and medicine.
Frank gives us a fascinating insight into the many uses of Nettles, and the why it needs to become the national food of England.

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Frank Cook on Black Currant (Ribes nigrum)

Internationally renowned edible wild plant expert Frank Cook continues his gentle amble around the Dartington Forest Garden and talks about the importance of Black Currant (Ribes nigrum).

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