Foraging guides and recipes

A very common plant excellent in salads

Should you be scoffing your festive centrepiece?

A large summer mushroom that is a tasty edible

A strong smelling herb that is often cultivated

A common and easy to identify relative of cultivated strawberries

A refreshing pairing of meadowsweet and apple

How do UK laws affect the picking of this invasive edible

A naturalised tree with sweet, edible berries

An invasive member of the onion family

One of the most striking plants of summer, rosebay Willowherb is a vigorous pioneer plant with plenty to offer the forager in the warmer mon

The wild progenitor of cultivated variants

Some inspiration for you to go wild with your summer mixology

An attractive member of the mustard family

A versatile sauce that makes good use of this water-loving plant

This recipe adds a gourmet twist to the classic sweet

Summer and early autumn are ideal months for gathering plants for teas

This woodland herb is a cultural staple in Germany

Stuff the mature leaves for a wild take on classic mezze

A sacred tree not to be missed when in season

Roasted dandelion root makes a drink uncannily like the real thing.

The magical May tree is equally revered and feared

A moreish way to use up dandelion honey

One of the must-makes of the foraging year

Showcase one of nature's best-kept gourmet secrets