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3 Things You Can Forage For In June

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    1. Elderflower (Sambucus nigra)
      Elderflowers are in full bloom in June and are easy to spot with their creamy white, fragrant clusters. They’re fantastic for making cordials, syrups, and even elderflower fritters.
      Foraging tip: Only take a few heads from each tree to leave plenty for wildlife and later fruiting.

    1. Wild Strawberries (Fragaria vesca)
      These tiny, sweet berries start ripening in June and can often be found on grassy banks, woodland edges, and hedgerows. They pack a ton of flavour for their size!
      Foraging tip: Look for the classic three-leaf clusters and tiny red fruits close to the ground.

    1. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
      You’ll spot mugwort growing along hedge banks, roadsides, and on waste ground throughout the UK in early summer. It’s a tall perennial with deeply divided, dark green leaves that are silvery underneath, and it starts to flower from mid-June.

      Foraging tip: Always double-check your ID, as mugwort can be confused with other Artemisia species. Avoid if pregnant, and as with all wild plants, only eat after positive identification.

 

What will you be on the forage for this month?

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Stinging Nettle Cordial

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It’s difficult to think of nettles in anything other than savoury but I hope this recipe will change your mind . The reason I like this recipe is because I wanted to find a use for the older nettle leaves that I can't use for eating fresh…
Ground Ivy

Ground Ivy

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Sloe dumplings

Sloe, Sloe, Sloe!

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Winter is upon us, the frosts have started already and it’s tempting to wrap up warm and stay indoors, but there’s still a whole world of food to be had out there. For this article I want to pick on a commonly used plant that seems to not get much use outside of making booze. I am of course talking about the humble Sloe of the Blackthorn bush (Prunus spinosa).

Not a banana – plantain herb

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plantain leaves, stalks and flower heads can be eaten raw – and this is where the surprising taste comes through. At first, it’s a bit of a plain “green” taste, but give it a good chew, get your juices flowing and get it to the back of your mouth and… Mushrooms.

What on Earth is Bletting?

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If you've been around foragers in winter, or been reading about it, or been foraging yourself, the chances are that you've come across the expression "bletting"; But what does it actually mean?

A Forager’s Visit to Corfu

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I recently stayed on the East coast of Corfu (Greece) for a week, and whilst the intention was to have a week of complete relaxation, I don't think it's possible for a forager to ignore plants, ever.

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