Discover the transformative power of nature in this thought-provoking exploration of foraging and wild living.
This wild plant rivals samphire
Discover the enchanting sea aster, a forgotten coastal flower once beloved by Elizabethans, now resurging as a wild food and potential crop.
Nature’s mystery beckons, inviting us to embrace wildness, open our hearts, and rediscover the profound wisdom of the natural world.
The Green Path awakens a deep connection to nature, inspiring a quiet revolution of foragers rediscovering plant wisdom and community.
Overharvesting threatens wild plants; true foraging requires respect, moderation, and direct engagement with nature, not commercial exploitation.
Sustainable foraging guidelines
Sustainable foraging demands respect, knowledge, and restraint, preserving ecosystems while connecting responsibly with nature’s bounty.
Careful with that plant identification app
Plant ID apps offer a useful starting point, but responsible foraging requires deeper knowledge, caution, and adherence to safety rules.
Capture clear, detailed wildflower photos for effective identification, tagging, and building a valuable personal plant knowledge archive.
Discover the nutritious world of wild seed sprouting, ethically harvesting and experimenting with various edible plant species.
Cold water vs. hot water infusions
Cold water infusions preserve delicate plant properties, offering unique benefits for certain herbs like cleavers and aromatic plants.
Forty wild edible carrot family plants
Explore the diverse, historically edible carrot family plants, but exercise extreme caution due to toxic lookalikes and preparation risks.
List of edible magnolia flowers
Explore traditionally edible magnolia species, exploring their culinary uses while respecting ethnobotanical records and exercising caution with unfamiliar varieties.
Everything you need to know about wild garlic.
Foraging as a mindfulness practice
Foraging connects us deeply to nature, nourishing body and soul while rekindling our vital relationship with the earth.
Gut health of a hunter-gatherer
Fermented wild foods offer a primal connection to nature, revolutionizing our diets and nurturing gut health for overall wellbeing.
The Moken sea gypsies face cultural extinction, their ancient wisdom and connection to nature fading as modernisation encroaches.
Explore wild plants’ diverse flavors, embracing nature’s variability to discover hidden culinary treasures in your local landscape.
Field horsetail, traditionally edible but potentially toxic, requires cautious identification and moderate consumption for safe foraging experiences.
Nasreddin and the tale of the dandelion
Dandelion, a versatile and nutritious wild plant, offers culinary delights and traditional health benefits throughout the seasons.
Why does that plant taste disgusting?
Explore diverse hawthorn flavours to discover nature’s hidden culinary treasures and deepen your connection to local landscapes.
Listening to the trees talking
Nature walks with children cultivate wonder, teaching valuable lessons about the environment, compassion, and mindful living.
Rosehips, versatile wild fruits of the rose family, offer rich history, culinary potential, and nutritional benefits for foragers.
A forager reflects on plant perception, challenging gender norms and names to connect more deeply with nature.
The right to forage has been enshrined in British law since at least the 13th century.
A 1942 study explores Vitamin C preservation in rosehip syrup and other fruit preparations during cooking and storage.
The best time to harvest seaweed
Sustainable seaweed harvesting requires understanding species’ reproductive cycles, rotating harvest areas, and using scissors for collection.
How to store and process acorns
Acorn processing involves careful gathering, drying, and leaching to remove tannins before creating versatile, long-lasting flour or nuts.
Top plant identification books
Comprehensive wild plant identification requires multiple guides, including wildflower books, tree guides, and specialised botanical references for accurate foraging.
In memory of Frank Cook 1963-2009
Frank Cook, a passionate ethnobotanist, inspired global appreciation for plants through teaching, exploration, and sustainable living practices.
Are there any poisonous seaweeds?
Expert confirms no truly poisonous seaweed in Britain, but cautions against harvesting from polluted coastal areas and estuaries.
How to collect, dry and store dulse
Sustainably harvest and prepare dulse seaweed by cutting above the holdfast, rinsing, drying, and storing.
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Foraging cultivates appreciation for wild plants, but be aware of legal restrictions on picking certain protected species.
Rose hip seeds, despite concerns, are generally considered safe and nutritious, with no clear scientific evidence of toxicity.