How to identify Cleavers (= Goosegrass)
Join me in my latest video, ‘How to Identify Cleavers aka Goosegrass (Galium aparine),’ where I provide a detailed guide to recognising this ubiquitous … Continue
Eatweeds wild food foraging guide to Britain and Northern Europe
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Sweet Flag
Acorus calamus, commonly known as Sweet flag is a plant typically found in marginal water areas, wetlands, alongside ponds, and in marshy areas. It … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Common Amaranth
Introduction Amaranthus retroflexus, known as common amaranth, is in the Amaranthaceae family. There are numerous species of amaranth in the British Isles. The BSBI … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Japanese Pagoda Tree
The Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium japonicum) is grown as an ornamental in the United Kingdom. Most people grow this tree for its flowers. White cascades … Continue
sonification of holly
I invest countless hours and hundreds of pounds into Eatweeds each month, a passion project started in 2008. With no ads or outside help, … Continue
Sitting with lime in late summer
The practice:
Polish Pickled Cherries
I was given this recipe by my friend and fellow forager Marta Udalowa who lives in Italy. Ingredients If possible, your cherries will have … Continue
Wild Horta
This is a traditional Greek dish known as Horta Vrasta, which translates to boiled greens. This dish is simple, healthy, and quite delicious. In … Continue
Linoleic acid
Linoleic acid is a type of polyunsaturated fat, specifically an omega-6 fatty acid, that plays a crucial role in our health. Here are some … Continue
Horta (Wild Greens with Lemon and Olive Oil)
For this recipe, you’ll need young dandelion leaves, nettle leaves, wood avens leaves and tips, salt, pepper, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and fruity olive … Continue
How to make a mineral-rich spring tonic using wild plants
Discover how to craft a revitalising spring detox tonic from wild plants, harnessing dandelion, cleavers, and stinging nettle‘s potent properties. This short video guides … Continue