Stinging nettles may not be everyone’s favourite plants, but they are one of my very favourite forage foods. Everyone can recognise them, and they are pretty ubiquitous, … See more

Dandelions are another foraging favourite. These too are an easy plant for beginners to forage. They are widespread and easily recognisable. In early spring, the flowers … See more

Ramps is a name used to refer to several different plants. In Europe, ramps is another name for wild garlic, Allium ursinum, or bear garlic. This is a common woodland edible, whi… See more

Garlic mustard is a native in Europe, but is an invasive species in the US – all the more reason to get foraging. In fact, here are a number of reasons why you should start eating this i… See more

This plant, ground elder, is another non-native invader in parts of the US, and can be an annoying weed wherever it grows. Even within its native range it is considered by gardene… See more