The path to becoming a seasoned forager starts with a solid foundation, and for most, that’s a good guidebook. Here are our recommendations on the best foraging books for beginners, no matter your local environment. A quality beginner’s guidebook should become your bible to the outdoors, equipping you with essential […]
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The Most Poisonous Berries in the UK to Avoid
Did you know that there are many poisonous berries in the UK which can be harmful or even deadly when ingested? If you want to learn which ones to avoid when out in the countryside or whilst foraging, get acquainted with these 8 toxic plants. When you think of berries, […]
Read MoreWhat Survival School Has Taught Me About the British Bushcraft Business
As a serial bushcraft course attendee, Philip is no stranger to fabricating shelters or gutting animals, and there are an increasing number of people wanting to follow in his footsteps. So why does he think the British bushcraft business booming exactly? A Heart-Faced Hunter The pitch-black shape swoops silently above […]
Read More6 Overrated Wild Foods to Skip on Your Next Forage
Not everything that isn’t toxic is tasty (or worth the preparation). If you’re a newbie to foraging, Tamara advises her top six most overrated wild foods to save you finding out the hard way. The phrase “just because it’s edible, doesn’t mean you should eat it” is something you’ll hear […]
Read MoreHow to Not be a Foraging Twit: 8 Harvesting Best Practices
You know what we love? Responsible foraging. Tamara gives us the low down on her top foraging best practices, so you don’t end up damaging the environment (or topping yourself). There’s something about foraging that connects us with our primitive selves. Roaming the woods in search of sustenance; a satisfying […]
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