Foraging & Flora
Broadleaf Plantain
Broadleaf Plantain Broadleaf Plantain, (Plantago major) called Common Plantain or Greater Plantain, is one of the most widespread and resilient wild plants in Britain. You’ll
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Foraging in Worsley Woods
Foraging in Worsley Woods What to pick and what to leave behind Worsley Woods was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 2006. The area is
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Birch Polypore
Birch Polypore Birch Polypore (Fomitopsis betulina, formerly Piptoporus betulinus) is a distinctive bracket fungus that grows almost exclusively on birch trees, often appearing as smooth,
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Turkey Tail
Turkey Tail Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) is a common bracket fungus that grows on dead wood, easily recognised by its colourful, fan-shaped layers resembling the
Foraged apples – how to test
Foraged apples – how to test Why tart apples work best Using tart apples is generally the best choice for chutneys and jellies, and here’s
Pyracantha
Pyracantha Key identifying features: ✅ Clusters of small round berries with a dark star-shaped calyx at the bottom✅ Glossy, evergreen leaves✅ Thorny shrub Pyracantha almost
Basics, sauces and ingredients
Haws ketchup
A beautiful rosy red, slightly tangy ketchup, with a depth that’s reminiscent of fruit chutney and tomato ketchup combined — but uniquely autumnal.This makes a
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Hawthorn
Hawthorn Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna or Crataegus laevigata) is a versatile foraged plant that can be used in spring, summer, and autumn, with each part having
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Ground Elder
Ground Elder Ground elder (Aegopodium podagraria), also known as goutweed, is an invasive plant — but when young, it’s a tasty and nutritious foraged green.
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Rowan / Mountain Ash
Rowan/Mountain Ash Rowan berries (Sorbus aucuparia) are safe to eat when cooked, and Rowan jelly is a traditional preserve in Northern and Central Europe. The