In this video I make some wild garlic sauce. We tend to make 5 or 6 jars of it during the spring and pop them in the fridge. This means that we have plenty to see us through until the following season. It works really well to rub into meat before cooking, with new potatoes, […]
Dandelions are a great plant to forage in the spring. Watch this short video to find out a bit more about them, why they’re important and why you should eat them! You might also want to take a read of this detailed post on dandelions written by Nicola. We’re regularly out foraging for dandelions in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wandering through the woods recently, the smell of rotting flesh caught my attention. From previous experience I recognised the smell and set about looking for the culprit. Watch this video of me foraging for stink horn. You might also want to take a look at this post which provides a few hints and tips for […]
A short video of me out foraging for Dryad’s Saddle (Polyporus squamosus). It’s an edible polypore that can be found during the summer months, generally growing out of deciduous trees, especially sycamore. You might also want to take a look at this post which provides a few hints and tips for foraging. Depending on the time […]
