We ran one of our 1 Day Foraging Courses at the weekend and found lots of haws in the hedgerow. I’ve written previously about hawthorn in this post and I’ve also included its berries, haws, in this post on edible berries. In this video I talk about eating the flowers in the spring and making […]
A few days ago I spent some time collecting downy flower heads for tinder. At this time of year I tend to collect as much as I can so that I have plenty to see me through the year. In this video you can see me collecting thistles, rosebay willowherb, clematis, ragwort and goat’s beard. […]
I’ve written previuosly about using cleavers (Galium aparine) as a tinder, but recently as I was pottering around our ancient woodland camp on the beautiful Kent Downs I spotted a load in a dead hedge and decided to make this short video that describes using cleavers as a tinder. We teach how to prepare and […]
I’ve written previously about burdock but as I found both a burdock in it’s first year and one in it’s second year right next to each other we made this quick video. In it I explain when are burdock roots at their best to eat. I hope you find it useful and don’t forget to […]
Hogweed (Heracleum sphondilium) is a common plant in the British Isles and can be found along verges, in hedgerows, tracks and on the sides of fields. It’s fairly recognisable but take care not to confuse it with giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum). We’re eating hogweed regularly at this time of year, it’s one of my favourite […]
The old bushcraft adage of ‘the more you know, the less you need to carry’ is especially true when it comes to foraging. And it’s not just about what you can eat but also what you can find to make a tasty hot drink. I’m a big tea drinker and so I’m especially fond of […]
