The Traditional and Modern Uses of Himalayan Balsam
The transportation of seeds or whole plants is an offence under the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 in England and Wales … Continue
Eatweeds wild food foraging guide to Britain and Northern Europe
Green Walnut Ketchup: A Wild Vegan Worcestershire Sauce Alternative
400g green walnuts (washed) 2 onions (roughly chopped) 2 garlic cloves (roughly chopped) 15g sea salt 600ml cider vinegar 2 mace blades 8 black … Continue
Pickled green elderberry capers
Home > Plants > Elder This unique elderberry pickle recipe is best served with cold vegetable dishes or cheese. Ingredients Spice Mix How to … Continue
How to make plantain oil for stings and bites
Before watching, please pause, breathe and relax. This is a short, quiet film where I show you how to make plantain oil. Which I … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Orpine
Introduction Orpine is from the Latin verb sedeo, which means to sit. A reference to how the plant squats on rocks etc. The species … Continue
Wild mystery
When mystery comes, she will grab you from behind, lift you high into the air and spin you around until you are giddy with … Continue
EP41: It’s not just for you human
A short audio essay on sustainable harvesting and ethical wildcrafting. Spoken by Robin Harford from Eatweeds. Show Notes Botanical Society Code of Conduct Sustainable … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Lady’s-smock (Cuckooflower)
As the cuckoo calls in late spring and early summer, so the cuckooflower’s conspicuous blooms start to appear. Cardamine pratensis was also known as ‘water … Continue
Buttered Hart’s-tongue Fiddleheads
Eating Hart’s-tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium) is a bit of an unknown. There is nothing written about it in any of the currently published wild … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Black Mustard
Introduction Black mustard is an intrepid plant that has trekked its way across the world and is now cultivated in many countries including England, … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Oxeye Daisy
A familiar sight in fields, the Oxeye Daisy is found throughout Britain, Europe and Russian Asia. When it was introduced to North America, the … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Hogweed
I no longer recommend this plant be served to the public. This plant is not for beginners. Never eat raw. Always wear gloves when … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Sweet Violet
There are around 400 species of violet found in the world, many of which are economically important. With so many species to distinguish between … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Red Campion
A recognisable flower of the hedgerows, the flowers of Red Campion (Silene dioica) were said to resemble buttons. The Latin name Silene comes from … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Three-cornered Leek/Garlic
Under Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1985 and amendments) it is an offence to deliberately or accidentally introduce this plant into … Continue