How much is enough? Sustainable foraging and ethical harvesting guidelines
Foraging is all about sustainability. The relationship between plants and people. How we engage with the natural world without violating it. Here are my … Continue
Eatweeds wild food foraging guide to Britain and Northern Europe
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Lime (Linden)
Common Lime (Tilia x europaea) is a sweet-scented blossoming tree that brings a generous crop of nectar for bees and lime-flavoured honey for beekeepers … Continue
The forager’s toolkit: essential equipment and tools you need for wildcrafting
Having the correct equipment and tools can be of great help when foraging or wildcrafting plants for food and medicine. Note: Commissions may be … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Rosebay Willowherb (Fireweed)
Every herb garden should grow rosebay willowherb (or fireweed as it is known) for a splash of colour and a buzz of bees. Where … Continue
Careful with that plant ID app
I love plant ID apps. I really do. They have been so helpful when I have been overseas trying to get to grips with … Continue
How to identify Hemlock Water Dropwort
People have died from eating all parts of Hemlock water dropwort. Hemlock water dropwort is a member of the Apiaceae (Carrot) family. Which contains … Continue
How to sterilise bottles and jars
I always forgot how to sterilise jars effectively. So many different opinions. In this article I show you my preferred method.
How to photograph wildflowers and plants for identification
A quick guide to taking brilliant photographs of wildflowers and plants for identification.
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Primrose
This humble little plant that often pops up unexpectedly in a corner of the garden after a long winter is a gentle herbal soother … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of White Dead Nettle
While children once sucked the sweet nectar from White Dead Nettle flowers, today’s wild food enthusiasts may enjoy the plant in many other ways. … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Brooklime
Introduction Brooklime is a delicate blue flower of ponds and streams and often grows with watercress. It was used for centuries as a salad … Continue
EP30: The edible city – urban foraging during lockdown
John Rensten (author of The Edible City) discusses how to keep foraging in a city during the coronavirus lockdown. How to stay safe, keep … Continue
How to identify Garlic Mustard
A quick overview to identify garlic mustard.
How to identify White Dead Nettle
Much overlooked, white dead nettle is a delicious wild vegetable. This video will help you to identify it correctly.
How to prepare edible alexanders flower stems
A short video explaining how to use the flower stems as food. Few people use the flower stems, but it is most probably the … Continue