Plant Identification | Cramlington Forager

Wild Garlic in a woodland display white flowers

Foraging for Wild Garlic

Wild Garlic is a delicious and versatile plant which is a firm favourite with most foragers. It often appears in great abundance and is very easy to identify making it a wonderful introduction to wild edibles for novice foragers.

Foraging for Wild Spring Greens

As we head into Spring, there is soon to be an abundance of delicious wild greens pushing their way through the frozen earth. Here is a...

Foraging for Stinging Nettles

Stinging Nettles are not everyone's first thought when it comes to wild edibles, but they are one of Nature's most under-rated super foods.

Foraging For Elderberries

A very prolific tree, the Elder tree is a common sight in hedgerows throughout the UK and during September they are heavy with delicious...

Making A Mushroom Spore Print

Following on from my post earlier this week, here is a detailed guide on how to make a spore print from a mushroom - a really simple and...

A Hazy Sunday Morning

Early mornings in Summer by the coast tend to be a little hazy, a glorious respite from the heat of the day. Its the best time to be out...

Foraging For Red Clover

The carry such a sweet flavour and are very easy to identify making them ideal for novice foragers, and fun for children as they hunt...

The Cramlington Forager

Here I share my own recipes which I use to make the most of seasonal wild food. You'll find handy foraging guides and plant profiles to help get to know the plants which grow all around us, and to start you down your own foraging journey.