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Foraging in November and December: edible wild plants to look out for
Don't be put off by short days and cold, damp weather. There are still some foraging treats to brighten your days. Here are some favourites.
Helen Keating • 15 Nov 2017
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Foraging in October: berries and nuts to find this autumn
Our top foraging finds for October with top tips on where to find, when and how to use them.
Helen Keating • 26 Oct 2017
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The best elderberry recipes
Make the most of dark, fragrant elderberries while they’re in season. Try our favourite elderberry recipes.
Helen Keating • 18 Sep 2017
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Foraging in September: edible wild plants and berries to look out for
Five edible wild plants to forage for in September with tips on what to look for and how to gather and eat them.
Helen Keating • 07 Sep 2017
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Types of mushroom in the UK: common identification guide
Mushrooms (or toadstools) is a term given to the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting bodies that certain fungi produce. Here are nine common mushrooms that you may come across.
Helen Keating • 31 Aug 2017
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Hollow tree trunks: what are they good for?
Take a step inside a hollow tree and you take a step back through history. A hollowing trunk is a natural process and has benefits for the tree and the creatures that live in them.
Kylie Harrison Mellor • 20 Aug 2017
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Foraging in August: find food this summer
Blackberries, rowan berries and crab apples are all ripening this month. Here are six wild edible plants to collect with top tips and recipes on how to use them.
Helen Keating • 15 Aug 2017