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...
| January | Not much in Jan |
| February | Nettles |
| March | Nettles, Lime Leaves |
| April | Dandelion leaves, Dandelion Flowers, Borage |
| May | Wild Garlic, Dandelion Flowers, Borage |
| June | Elderflower Blossoms, Gorse |
| July | Wild Cherries, Plums, Crab Apples |
| August | Plums, Crab Apples |
| September | Mushrooms, Plums, Walnuts |
| October | Mushrooms, Chestnuts |
| November | Chestnuts |
| December | A quiet month for foragers |