A seasonal thing

In an age of supermarkets, when everything is available all the time, it's easy to forget that every crop has a season.

For the forager, Spring is cheered in with peppery Nettle Soup, while Summer is defined by Elderflower Champagne and Crab Apples. Autumn is treasured for its Roasted Chestnuts, and Winter...

The foraging calendar

We'll get back to you on Winter, but as we work towards a year-round foraging calendar, take a look below for ideas...

JanuaryNot much in Jan
FebruaryNettles
March Nettles, Lime Leaves
AprilDandelion leaves, Dandelion Flowers, Borage
MayWild Garlic, Dandelion Flowers, Borage
JuneElderflower Blossoms, Gorse
July Wild Cherries, Plums, Crab Apples
August Plums, Crab Apples
September Mushrooms, Plums, Walnuts
OctoberMushrooms, Chestnuts
NovemberChestnuts
DecemberA quiet month for foragers