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Why most of wild foods are not sold in your supermarket
There is certain scepticism about foraging amongst people who are not used to eating wild foods. We may wrongly assume the reason why supermarkets are not selling certain ingredients is because these are not worth eating and might despise them
Is foraging legal in Britain? Know the Law
The laws governing the foraging activities are not entirely settled and it’s quite complicated to understand them at a first glance. Every piece of land is subject to ownership and an individual right to forage is bound to a set
Why is foraging good for us in a modern society?
In the last few years, a growing number of urban foragers have drawn attention to the vast range of wild edible plants we are blessed with in the UK and Ireland. On the other hand, we have never found it
10 Rules everyone should follow: Foraging etiquette
There are some rules that must be adhered to when collecting wild food for safe, sustainable & responsible foraging: Never consume wild food unless you are 100% sure of its identification. There are plants and fungi out there that can
What is foraging? Finding your food in the wild
Foraging for wild food have increased in popularity over the last few years, becoming a trendy activity for some and a complete lifestyle for others, as a result of rising awareness about eating organic and local fresh ingredients. What does
Sloes (Blackthorn)
Common name: Blackthorn, sloe Botanical name: Prunus spinosa Family: Rosaceae (Rose) Worldwide distribution: Native to Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa, though naturalised in other parts of the world. Local distribution: Very common all over Ireland and the UK, though