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The Wildbiome Project

The Wildbiome Project is a series of citizen-science studies on the effects of eating only wild food. This includes effects on the human body, our gut microbiome and, from the… Read More

Angelica (Angelica archangelica) – sometimes called common angelica or “angel’s herb” – is a striking, statuesque biennial in the carrot family (Apiaceae) with a long history of culinary, medicinal, and… Read More

The Super Powers of Stinging Nettle Seed

This article was written for the first of Reforesting Scotland’s biannual journal of 2018. Reforesting Scotland is a membership organisation encouraging free and open debate on a wide range of… Read More

Wild Food Recipes

Cleavers and Red Pepper Soup

Print Yum Cleavers & Capsicum Soup Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes 6Serving Size: 320 ml Ingredients100 g bundle of cleavers tops Galium aparine 2 cloves… Read More

Wild Medicine Info

Vegetarian artichoke rennet

Here is a lovely cheese developing from goats milk curdled with immature artichoke seed. For more about wild and vegetarian rennets see my long blog post here. Curds after cutting. … Read More

Wild Medicine Info

Why do dogs eat grass…

… and other animal medicine stories! Just today a man phoned me from Canada. He wanted to let me know how good he thought Napiers Joint Ability Herbal Remedy was.… Read More

plantsarecool

Foraging Proverbs

Just for amusement, here are some proverbs for foragers. A collection of quotes about wild plants, animals and nature – sayings for foraging. Before eating, always take time to thank… Read More

Wild Food Recipes

Venison nuggets in wild gravy

I love having lunch on the days I’m working from home. This 10 minute recipe is venison nuggets in porcini and blackthorn epiné gravy. With a side salad (not foraged… Read More

Wild Medicine Info

Birch Polypore

Young Birch Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus) has been used medicinally for over 5000 years as antiparasitic, antimicrobial, to treat wounds, stomach diseases and in rectal cancer. Tests prove has anticancer effect… Read More

Wild Medicine Info

Swine Flu, Herbal Remedies & Elderberry Extract

I find it amazing that with all the worry about swine flu at the moment, and the amount of press coverage given to it, that so little mention has been… Read More

All Recipes, Wild Booze Recipes

Traditional Elderflower Cordial

Ingredients For each litre of water allow 10 large elderflower heads, 1 lemon (grated zest and juice) and 1 tsp citric acid (optional) and 1/2 kilo white sugar. Directions Boil… Read More

Concerns for a Planet, plantsarecool, Wildbiome

The Wildbiome Project 2

Have you ever wondered what happens to your body when you eat wild foods? I’m Mo Wilde, a foraging teacher. We’re currently fundraising to include between 100 and 120 people… Read More

Wild Medicine Info

Is Comfrey Edible?

Is Comfrey Safe to Eat? Common comfrey is a wild-growing herb that has a long tradition as both an edible and a medicinal species. It is a nutritious plant, being very… Read More

plantsarecool

Wildflowers of Mallorca

Wild Medicine Info, Wychmoss - the Project

Willow bark medicine ~ natural Aspirin

All the willow that wasn’t coppiced back in February is now covered with pretty furry buds. Cut long stems and put them in a tall base for a dramatic Spring… Read More