Growing food for the table is second nature for many gardeners. The satisfaction of feeding loved ones from nutritious crops nurtured from the tiniest seed is hugely powerful, but there is an even more deep-seated human instinct to delve into – foraging.
The enduring practice of seeking and picking food from the wild has been practised throughout history, and is seeing a big resurgence. Part of our reconnection with nature and the wider world post-pandemic, foraging goes hand in hand with naturalistic style gardens, increased awareness in the biodiversity of our yards, and the mindful and mood boosting rewards of spending time outside in nature.
