Foraging Guides

Explore wild plants, trees and mushrooms with practical identification tips,

seasonal uses and preparation advice.

New to Foraging?

Start with the basics of identification and responsible harvesting

Acorns (Quercus species)

The fruits of oak trees, traditionally used to make flour after careful shelling and leaching to remove bitter tannins.

Angelica (Angelica archangelica)

An aromatic garden plant with broad divided leaves and rounded flowerheads, traditionally used in cooking and simple herbal preparations.

Blackberries (Rubus fruticosus agg.)

Familiar hedgerow fruits with a sweet, tangy flavour. Enjoy ripe blackberries fresh or use them in jams, sauces and baking.

Elder (Sambucus nigra)

A hedgerow tree offering fragrant summer flowers and dark late-summer berries, used in drinks, preserves and syrups with appropriate preparation.

Giant Puffball (Calvatia gigantea)

A large grassland mushroom with a rounded shape. Explore its identification features, lookalikes and essential checks before considering culinary use.

Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea)

A creeping aromatic herb with scalloped leaves and small purple flowers, traditionally used in herbal infusions and as a distinctive seasoning.

Hawthorn Berries (Crataegus monogyna)

Red autumn fruits of a thorny hedgerow tree, traditionally used in preserves and sauces. Discover identification tips, preparation and seasonal uses.

Hazel (Corylus avellana)

A familiar woodland shrub producing autumn hazelnuts. Learn how to recognise it, gather ripe nuts and prepare them for your kitchen.

Porcini Mushroom (Boletus edulis)

A woodland mushroom prized for its rich flavour. Learn its identifying features, possible lookalikes and preparation advice in the complete guide.

Looking for Seasonal Inspiration?

Explore the monthly guides for seasonal finds, practical harvesting tips and simple ideas for your kitchen.