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Do you want to experience the ultimate freedom of foraging for food in nature? Why not find natural, wild food, and eat for free!

There is so much nutrition from wild, edible plants and mushrooms. Here you will find valuable information about gathering and foraging for these foods, as well as their health benefits and recipes.

So come and explore the great outdoors, and let nature provide you with the freshest, natural food you’ll ever taste!

How to Make Blackberry Leaf Tea: Health Benefits & Easy Recipe

How to Make Blackberry Leaf Tea: Health Benefits & Easy Recipe

When most people think of wild brambles, they picture picking baskets of plump, dark berries in late summer. But long before the fruit ripens, the humble bramble bush offers another…

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7 Easy Autumn Foraging Foods – get nutritious food for free!

7 Easy Autumn Foraging Foods – get nutritious food for free!

Autumn foraging is a fun way to source delicious and nutritious food for free. Here is a guide to seven easy-to-find autumn foods to look for. 1. Blackberries Most of…

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7 Common Misconceptions About Foraging

7 Common Misconceptions About Foraging

Foraging is the act of gathering wild foods to eat. We live in times when the supermarket rules, and a lot of people view foraging with a lack of understanding.…

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9 Easy to Recognise Wild Foods for Beginner Foragers

9 Easy to Recognise Wild Foods for Beginner Foragers

Wild foods are abundant, and they are also healthy. So learning some easy to recognise wild foods is a great way to begin using them in your diet. Packed full…

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The Best Nettle Soup Recipe – seriously, you’ll love it!

The Best Nettle Soup Recipe – seriously, you’ll love it!

This healthy, dark green nettle soup is a fabulous snack or hearty lunchtime warmer. You can also make plenty and freeze it to enjoy whenever you want. Stinging nettles or…

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Eat Your Garden Weeds! Free eBook!

Eat Your Garden Weeds! Free eBook!

I’m excited! I want to share with you an eBook I wrote, all about eating garden weeds. What’s more, I’m giving it to you for FREE! Did you know there…

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Identifying Field Mushrooms and how to dry them – No Fear Foraging!

Identifying Field Mushrooms and how to dry them – No Fear Foraging!

I’ve been collecting field mushrooms ever since I was a kid, when I used to go out foraging with my Dad. Now, I often go out looking for field mushrooms…

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How to Roast Sweet Chestnuts

How to Roast Sweet Chestnuts

Roast sweet chestnuts are the quintessential taste of British autumn. Taking a stroll through native deciduous woodland during October, you’ll often hear spiky, vibrant green husks dropping onto crisp leaves.…

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Foraging for Samphire (Marsh and Rock)

Foraging for Samphire (Marsh and Rock)

During spring and summer, foraging for samphire is a pleasure. There are two types of samphire: Marsh Samphire and Rock Samphire. Although they have a common name, they are two…

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How to Make Sweet Chestnut Flour – A Gluten-free Way to Enjoy Cake!

How to Make Sweet Chestnut Flour – A Gluten-free Way to Enjoy Cake!

Making your own sweet chestnut flour is a rewarding culinary adventure! With its mildly sweet and nutty flavour, sweet chestnut flour adds a unique twist to various dishes, from baked…

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Hedgerow Pesto – Recipes for Foraged Greens

Hedgerow Pesto – Recipes for Foraged Greens

Foraging for wild plants and herbs is a great way to get in touch with nature. One of the most rewarding recipes for foraged greens is by turning them into…

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Crab Apple Jam Recipe – A Forager’s Treat!

Crab Apple Jam Recipe – A Forager’s Treat!

Ever wondered how you can use crab apples to make a jam? Here we have a foolproof crab apple jam recipe that is really easy to make at home. Even…

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