There are many different types of nuts to be gathered and eaten from the hedgerows. These include chestnuts, walnuts and hazelnuts. Nuts are extremely good for you, often containing many vitamins and essential oils. Nuts are usually ready to harvest around September and October. When out gathering nuts, you should [...]
One of the best things about living in the country is that it’s much easier to go out and forage for your own food than it is living in the city. As well as nuts, fresh greens and mushrooms, you can also try your hand at shooting and fishing. If [...]
Many types of mushrooms grow wild across most parts of the UK, from the north of Scotland right down to Cornwall. There is a huge variety of edible mushrooms to choose from, and the New Forest in Hampshire has one of the biggest ranges of mushrooms in the UK. When [...]
Foraging for food doesn’t mean you are scavenging around bins and eating food that no-one else wants to eat. Foraging basically means eating food that either grows, or wanders wild and is not farmed or cultivated for commercial consumption. What’s more, wild food grows at its own pace, it evolves [...]
Foraging for berries is a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon and it can yield some delicious and nutritious results. Humans have eaten wild fruit for centuries; we have evolved to eat it, and as such, the fruits are extremely good for us. There is a wide range of [...]
Wild greens are generally more flavoursome and nutritious than greens raised commercially. This is because they are not pushed to produce yields beyond their means and have evolved naturally, so they have a greater variety of nutrients and flavour as a result. You are also more likely to eat your [...]
