Eatweeds wild food foraging guide to Britain and Northern Europe

Eatweeds foraging guide

From drug addiction to wild wellbeing

I started foraging after my publishing company collapsed. The Cold War had ended, and certain gentlemen found themselves unemployed, so I published their wannabe … Continue

Forest floor tea

I published an essay on making tea with birch twigs a few days ago. A reader named Rev emailed me, ‘Hi Robin, this silver … Continue

A cup of twig tea

During the recent cold weather, I gathered silver birch twigs from outside my local police station, under the constabulary’s watchful eye. I took those … Continue

Plants, minimalism and purpose

I found a note I saved months ago while archiving old data that was cluttering my computer. Before I continue, I need to fess … Continue

Eat something wild every day

Frank Cook was my plant mentor. He’s the reason you are reading these words. The reason he kicked me out of the door in … Continue

Yarrow purée

Method Pick, wash and dry some handfuls of young leaves. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the leaves and simmer … Continue

Sorrel and cucumber soup

This vibrant sorrel and cucumber soup is a refreshing blend of zesty sorrel, cooling cucumber, and creamy sour cream, with a gentle kick of … Continue

Creamed bramble stems

Ingredients Method Blanch the Bramble stems in boiling water for 60 seconds. Drain and set aside. Fry the onion until translucent. Add the flour … Continue

The tale of Ash

I am Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), an ancient guardian of the woods. My roots plunge into Earth’s memories, as deep as my crown reaches for … Continue

The tale of Sea Buckthorn

I am sea buckthorn, and I have watched humans come and go along these coastal dunes for centuries. My thorny branches protect clusters of … Continue

The tale of Sowthistle

I am Sowthistle, standing resilient in the November chill. While most plants have scattered their seeds to the wind, I persist in protected corners … Continue