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    Easy blackberry recipes

    Forage for blackberries to make blackberry crumble, bramble flapjack, summer fruits pudding, and a sweet blackberry sauce.

    Danielle Wesley  •  27 Aug 2019

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    How to make a hedgehog house

    Give a hog a home by following our step-by-step guide.

    Charlotte Varela  •  19 Aug 2019

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    What do foxes eat? And more facts about foxes

    Whether we live in the countryside or a bustling city, most of us have seen a fox. But how much do you know about one of our most iconic animals?

    Charlotte Varela  •  16 Aug 2019

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    How to make bramble whisky: recipe for blackberry liqueur

    Read our simple and easy recipe for this delicious foraged blackberry liqueur, or bramble whisky. You'll love this homemade tipple, it's sure to impress!

    George Anderson  •  12 Aug 2019

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    Hazelnuts: where and when to forage

    Our tips on where and when to find hazelnuts in the wild, how to prepare these tasty treats, and the woodland animals that love eating them too.

    Laura Cottam  •  05 Aug 2019

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    Raw rosehip syrup: how to make and use

    Rosehips really became popular during World War II when fresh produce was scarce. Here are our tips for finding and cooking up these surprisingly tasty fruits.

    George Anderson  •  31 Jul 2019

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    Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Loch Arkaig

    The latest Woodland Walks podcast explores the wilderness of Loch Arkaig Pine Forest, set among lochs and mountains and full of rare wildlife and flora.

    Adam Shaw  •  22 Jul 2019

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    Beech tree facts: purple leaves, rippled bark and more

    Beech is one of our most popular trees. Here are our tips on how to identify them, why some may look a little different and other interesting facts.

    Emilie Bonnevay  •  15 Jul 2019

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    How to make a butterfly house: a step by step guide

    Follow our easy guide to make your own butterfly house! It doesn't take long and supports your local pollinators.

    Rachel Hoskins  •  12 Jul 2019

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    What is growing on my tree? Black spots, galls, mildew and algae

    Trees can host a range of spots, patches, powders, lumps and bumps! Here’s our quick guide to some of the more common funguses, growths and colour changes.

    Emilie Bonnevay  •  27 Jun 2019

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