Sea Buckthorn Syrup
To make a syrup, snap off 500g of frozen berries and bring them to a gentle boil in a saucepan, then strain through a … Continue
Eatweeds wild food foraging guide to Britain and Northern Europe
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Sea Buckthorn
Sea buckthorn is an ancient crop with modern virtues, say many researchers of ethnobotany. Its Latin name Hippophae is from the Greek ‘hippo’, meaning … Continue
EP39: What’s that plant
Mark Duffell is one of Britain’s foremost botanists and ecologists. In this episode we talk about: The best way for beginners to learn plant … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Cow arsley
Introduction Cow parsley displays characteristic rows of ‘white lace’ along roadside verges in spring and was once used in food and medicine. However, a … Continue
It’s not just for you human
It’s been a funny old week down here in Devon. With Spring finally sprung, I look at the delicious delights adorning the hedgerows. Sadly … Continue
What to forage in May
Discover over sixty wild food plants you can forage and harvest in May. Availability should only be seen as a rough guide. Variations in climate and … Continue
EP38: Let’s talk trespass
In this episode of the Eatweeds podcast I discuss with Nick Hayes author of the ‘Book of Trespass‘ discusses the many reasons why Right … Continue
EP37: Sound walks
At the end of last year I interviewed Emma Welton. A musician who lives locally to me. She discusses listening as a nature connection … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Flowering Currant
Ribes sanguineum is a versatile and attractive shrub that offers ornamental and culinary value in the British Isles. Its vibrant flowers, fragrant foliage, and … Continue
Maundy thursday soup
Robin Harford takes you on a forage looking for nine wild greens to include in this Maundy Thursday soup. A contemporary take on a … Continue
What to forage in April
Discover over forty wild food plants you can forage and harvest in April. Availability should only be seen as a rough guide. Variations in climate and … Continue
EP36: Nettle eater
Tom Hirons is a poet and storyteller. He lives with his partner on the edge of Dartmoor in the UK. In this interview we … Continue
EP35: Plant talk – Silver wattle, Darwin’s barberry and catkins
A quick plant talk on silver wattle, Darwin’s barberry and catkins which I found a few hundred metres from my house. Show Notes Silver … Continue
What to forage in March
Discover over sixty wild food plants you can forage and harvest in March. Availability should only be seen as a rough guide. Variations in … Continue
EP34: Prison plants
In this episode I talk with Nicole Rose from Solidarity Apothecary. Nicole did a three and half year prison sentence aged 21 amidst a … Continue