Foraging
Black truffle guide: what they are, where to find them and recipe ideas
What is a black truffle, can you find them in the UK, when are they in season and how can you use them? Find out all this and more with our guide to this prized fungus
The perfect sloe gin recipe
Try making this delicious sloe gin recipe in the autumn months and enjoy a warming sup when the weather cools. It also makes the ideal gift for any gin lover.
Wood sorrel: how to identify, forage and use this zingy herb
This resilient wildflower has captivated us for centuries, sparking folktales and finding its way onto plates.
The perfect elderberry cordial recipe
This simple elderberry cordial recipe is the perfect way to use your foraged elderberries, says forager and chef Rachel Lambert
Elderberry wine
Try your hand at winemaking this autumn using one of the UK's most bountiful hedgerow fruits. This light but rich elderberry wine is perfect for the cooler months
Dandelion guide: where to find, how to pick and recipe ideas
It's dandelion time! Rachel Lambert, foraging tutor and author of Wild & Sweet, is your guide to how to forage for dandelions in Britain, including where they can be found, nutritional benefits and recipe ideas
Wild garlic pesto
Turn your foraged finds into a delicious, vibrant pesto to enjoy this spring. Here is our easy recipe for wild garlic pesto which can be added to pasta or soups.
Gooseberry, elderflower and lemon pancakes
Elderflower and gooseberries are two ingredients we should make the most of while they’re here, and these early summer pancakes are a lovely way to bring them together, says chef and food writer Gill Meller
The perfect crab apple jelly recipe
Learn how to make crab apple jelly with this simple recipe by forager and chef Rachel Lambert.
Pineapple weed guide: how to identify, medicinal benefits and recipes
Find out more about this hardy plant – including how to identify it, how to make pineapple weed tea and other recipe ideas – with our forager's guide to pineapple weed.
Wild garlic bread sticks
This simple bread recipe, infused with foraged wild garlic, is a great option for family camping, says chef and food writer Gill Meller
Nettle tea
Nettle tea has many benefits; it can help fight infections, reduce pain and swelling, and lower blood pressure. It even tastes great. Learn how to make nettle tea with this easy campfire recipe by chef and food writer Gill Meller.
Bracket fungi guide: common UK species and identification
Learn how to identify some of the most common species of bracket fungi, or polypore, found in the UK with this BBC Countryfile Magazine forager's guide.
Yarrow flower syrup
Learn how to make yarrow flower syrup with this simple recipe by forager and chef Rachel Lambert.
Yarrow and honey mule
Learn how to make yarrow and honey mule with this refreshing recipe by forager and chef Rachel Lambert.
Pineapple weed syrup
Learn how to make pineapple weed syrup with this simple recipe by forager and chef Rachel Lambert.
Pineapple weed and coconut ice lollies
Learn how to make delicious summer ice lollies with this simple recipe by forager and chef Rachel Lambert.
Podcast: A glorious adventure fishing and foraging in Assynt
In the first of a new season of Plodcasts: A Taste of the Countryside, the team head to the wild lochs and coasts of northern Scotland to catch their own supper from the wild
Dandelion flower and rum cake by Rachel Lambert
Rachel Lambert, author of – Wild & Sweet – shares her recipe for an aromatic sponge cake flavoured with foraged dandelion flowers
Dandelion petal syrup by Rachel Lambert
Rachel Lambert, author of Wild & Sweet shares her recipe for a fresh and fragrant syrup made with foraged dandelion flowers
Nettle spanakopita
Liven up nettles with lemon zest in this refreshing and indulgent Greek pie.
Sea beet paneer
Add some ocean greenery to your dishes this summer, with a fresh new addition to the outdoor menu with this easy sea beet paneer recipe.
Dead nettle and wild garlic butter
This easy recipe can be enjoyed during the height of spring, or frozen and enjoyed later in the year.
Rhubarb and cleaver spring reviver
Combining cleavers and rhubarb creates a seasonal drink that is both refreshing and healthy.
