foraging


A lashing for a tripod

A tripod is a really useful device when we’re out and about practicing bushcraft.  They have many uses, not least of which is to suspend a pot over a fire to cook or boil water.  In this video I demonstate a lashing to make a tripod that’s easy to tie and, equally importantly, easy to […]

lashing for a tripod | bushcraft | Kent | south east | London

Foraging for Alexanders | bushcraft | Kent | south east | London

Foraging for Alexanders

As Nicola and I were walking Willow along the Downs today, I shot this short video on foraging for Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum).  Alexanders are a naturalised plant introduced from the Mediterranean and are often found near the coast.  At this time of year the stems are probably the best part for eating, although the whole […]


Collecting clematis downy flower heads in the winter

Finding ember extenders in the winter can sometimes be tricky.  Watch this video to find out about collecting clematis downy flower (or seed) heads in January. We talk about collecting clematis downy flower heads on our 2 Day & 5 Day Bushcraft Courses as well as the IOL Bushcraft Competency Course. You can see plenty of photos from all of […]

clematis downy flower heads | bushcraft | Kent | south east | London

winter foraging | another 5 easily identifiable plants to forage | bushcraft | Kent

Winter foraging

Winter foraging is easily overlooked.  Whilst there aren’t as many species around, or indeed those species aren’t generally found in the same quantities, there are still plants around that we can forage. This video shows 8 plant species that I found within around 30 minutes in mid January.  I easily found enough plants to make […]