New to Foraging? Start Here! 5 Plants for Absolute Beginners

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Learn how to safely identify 5 plants in Spring and early Summer, along with some useful tips for new foragers
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00:00 Foraging for beginners
00:29 Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
02:44 Foraging Tip
03:06 Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
05:10 Wild Garlic/ Ramsons (Allium ursinum)
08:51 Foraging Tip
09:16 Clover (Trifolium spp.)
10:51 Foraging Tip
11:05 Bramble Shoots (Rubus fruticosus)
13:14 Outro

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27 июн 2024

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@UKWILDCRAFTS 5 месяцев назад

Check out the UK Wildcrafts Store- ukwildcrafts.teemill.com/

@peterlowery7243 3 года назад

Love your videos mate. Thank you. I just started foraging. I went yesterday and managed to get some nettles, Dandelion leaves, common Hogweed and wild garlic. I have a juicer so I threw most of it in with a lime, apple, ginger and carrot. I've realised everything in a supermarket has no "life force" left in it. Even the organic stuff. As soon as I chew on a wild garlic leaf I can feel the energy from it.

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Thanks mate. Yes I know exactly what you mean, much veg is force grown in poor soil nowadays. So much more nutrition in our wild veggies 😁

@lloydzabaroni4644 Год назад

How do you prepare these things to eat

@richardcrook2112 Год назад

@@lloydzabaroni4644 I just boil them with rice, then add some meat and sauce.

@oliveu8433 2 месяца назад

This was so clear, detailed and helpful! I'm excited to go out today and look for what I've learned!

@tashcheung4086 3 месяца назад

I echo the last commentator: "Love your videos mate!" Not only for the content, but because, living in Spain, I'm used to loud, abrasive delivery. Whereas yours is soft, gentle and infinitely more pleasant to listen to! Just one thing: I have found that nettles (one of the few things you mention that we have here) lose their 'sting' if you put them on water . Strange, as they often grow almost IN water, but it's true 😊

@Grom268 8 месяцев назад

Your video is very therapeutic

@UKWILDCRAFTS 8 месяцев назад

Thanks 😊 🌱

@JeffoJonJ Год назад

..such a great way of teaching...natural..no bullshit 😉 Cheers

@UKWILDCRAFTS Год назад

Thanks 😊

@fanfan7305 Год назад

Thank you! Very useful. Appreciated.

@UKWILDCRAFTS Год назад

Nice one :)

@readstorieslearnenglish 3 месяца назад

Great video for a beginner. Thanks!

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 месяца назад

😁

@Noingoldmells-holidays Год назад

Been foraging for a while but this was very sensible info. I feel less like the village weirdo now that I see so many other are actually foraging. Keep the videos coming.

@UKWILDCRAFTS Год назад

Haha it’s the weirdos who aren’t foraging 😁

@martindavies6665 Год назад

Hello🖐how are you doing, hope you are safe over there ? I would love us to be good friends in and in trust if you doing mind. I'm Martin Davies

@TitiniusAndronicus 3 года назад

Please could you do a video on how to forage for carbohydrates? It seems to be the most difficult part of foraging (and the easiest part of agriculture).

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Yes good idea thanks, I’ll put it on my list 😁

@kyloluma Год назад

I recently found a giant bank of wild garlic while I was across the country. I took enough to make a jar of wild garlic paste so that it can last longer and I can bring it back.

@abundleofmyrrh 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your information I very much appreciate it 😁

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Thanks 😊

@nimfluence8967 4 месяца назад

Sat watching tucked up in bed unwell but can't wait to get started, calming video and very helpful

@rumpelstilkstin 2 года назад

That was so good. Really appreciate your kindness in telling us. I know all those plants so well from childhood.....but I never knew you could eat blackberry leaves,,,,wow,

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

Thanks. Yes now is the perfect time for those bramble shoots. Keep an eye out 😄

@JM-se3kt 3 года назад

Brilliant content! Thank you!

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Thanks 😊

@poczytamci3389 2 года назад

You make 'coffee' from roasted dandelion roots, it's my plan this year , great video👍🏻 The flowers you can fry in light or deep batter, taste awesome 😎 Great tip about the nettle and flowers 🌸

@amyn3262 Месяц назад

Thank you this was so helpful!!

@UKWILDCRAFTS Месяц назад

You’re welcome 😁

@seansmart2756 3 года назад

Just a thanks for all the content on your channel. This is just the kind of channel I've been looking for!

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Great, thank you 😊

@A_Really_Nice_Guy 8 месяцев назад

Great video!

@UKWILDCRAFTS 8 месяцев назад

Thanks 😊🌱

@jonathandeleyser1782 7 месяцев назад

Great video - appreciate you “filling in the gaps” with videos of key species you didn’t have covered before.

@lottieisthequarry 2 года назад

Nettles. I spend every march picking as many nettles as I can to make soup for the freezer for the next winter. Bloomin lovely , my fave soup (get them while they are tiny or they're bitter) and the Garlic I make pesto with it (half n half with peas so it's not so strong) freezes really well too. I need to have a go at dandelion 'honey'.

@Weirdisjustabrownandyellowword 4 месяца назад

Dandelion honey? Please explain.

@orangeedo 3 года назад

I didn't know about the blackberry leaves. Thx.

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

You’re welcome 😊

@craigandheston-urbangarden1134 3 года назад

Love how much detail that you went into on dandelions 😂 consistent!

@peterfleming6870 3 года назад

Glad your back with another great video. I've been making nettle tea and eating gorse and primrose flowers so far this year.

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Thanks 😊

@nickob55 2 года назад

Have been learning foraging in Bulgaria the last two years, we have tons of wild garlic, brambles, clover, dandelions, and have been doing a bit of guerrilla planting of elderberry, sunflowers, mainly info researched from you guys, so thanks.

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

Amazing stuff 😁

@Westbird1 3 года назад

I make sure to always keep dandelions and catsear in my back yard when mowing. I eat about 5-7 a day. dandelion flowers have a mild sweet taste cats ear is a little more bitter. I like the mythology about the dandelion how it represents the rising of the sun and moon (to put it short)

@JoelTConnors Год назад

I might make myself a dandelion and bramble salad!

@moodyrain5350 3 года назад

Thanks for the great video. Good to see you’re back! Looking forward to learning lots more about foraging from you

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Thanks 😊. Yes lots more videos to come in the spring

@kayden5238 2 года назад

Found my first wild garlic patch today wow the garlic smell hits you before you even reach the site def makes it easy to find if your eyes miss it , also they prefer damp shaded soil i noticed (look around the lowest parts of a forest where water in teh ground may collect or store longer)

@juliehartley3510 3 года назад

Thank you for this video, I am starting out in foraging and this is perfect, easy plants (that I already know). I am grateful for your help and advice, smelling the leaves is a great tip.

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Thank you 😊. Enjoy your foraging!

@riddimchef1 3 года назад

Great to see you back 👍🏾

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

😁

@lifewithnitasaikia6156 3 года назад

Amazing informative video. Love it

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Thank you very much 😁

@Fireandaxes Год назад

Great videos my friend. Super clear identification and loads of relevant information. Thank you!

@Falconer710 11 месяцев назад

Just having a refresher 😂🤣😂watched this vid awhile ago going out this weekend ☮️

@theforagersgarden 11 месяцев назад

Your videos really helped us at the beginning when we were novice foragers. Thanks for all the info as always 😊🍄💚🌿

@martinsmith3614 3 года назад

New to this but the last comment about where the plant puts its energy in its growing cycle is the bit best to eat is most helpful. Thank you.

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

😊

@SocietyOfTheSpectacl 3 года назад

Had my first Alexanders florets yesterday. Very Nice. Daisy Leaves next.

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Yes Alexander florets have an unusual flavour but I like them

@riddimchef1 3 года назад

Worth mentioning that it’s a good idea to look upwards when foraging too. I know a great spot for wild garlic but rooks are nesting immediately above so probably not a good idea to pick from that kind of place 😊

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Yes good point thanks

@HazzM 3 года назад

Lol, if a person can't identify bird s**t on their food then perhaps it's best they stick to the supermarket!

@riddimchef1 2 года назад

@@HazzM I was just trying to be helpful. Really no need for your cocky remarks. 😢

@HazzM 2 года назад

@@riddimchef1 sorry, I meant it more in jest. Didn't mean to cause upset 👍

@leoniew3859 Год назад

@@HazzM :-D

@nickcurrie9499 4 месяца назад

Fantastic video and very practical, loved it thanks. I’m an amateur forager and looking forward to this year’s new season of exploring early spring. Didn’t know about bramble shoots being edible. Will keep watching your vids-very inspirational, best wishes 😊

@UKWILDCRAFTS 4 месяца назад

Thank you 😁. Spring is a great time to be getting into foraging 🌱

@llflatty 2 года назад

Just started foraging, been eating lots of jack by the hedge, dead nettles and dandelions. Tomorrow I’ll be out looking for wild garlic and clover now I’ve watched this video, thanks 💕

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

Any luck with the wild garlic? Jack by the hedge is a good one, did you like it?

@jadeferguson6582 3 года назад

Thanks for your videos, I'm finding them to be very helpful indeed. I began foraging for the first time this year, fell in love with wild garlic 👌🏼 I'll definitely be referring to your videos 😊

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Ah thanks I’m glad they help. I’ll warn you it’s a very addictive hobby 😆

@ramthian 3 года назад

Lovely.

@nicholas70paul 3 года назад

The Lion King.. lovely plant.. looks beautiful too.. daisy family.

@breakawayfromme 3 года назад

Great video, I always carry a pair of scissors when foraging as somethings like plantain for example uproot really easily Also nettles make a really good plant fertilizer, all you have do is chop/cut it up, place it in a bucket/storage bin, add water making sure all the nettles are covered, close or place something over top to cover and then leave for a few weeks, after that just remove the nettles and you have fertilizer. I will warn you it smells terrible and your best wearing gloves as the odour stains your hands.

@amerruru2443 3 года назад

Thank you so much 🌻

@kingsfables2207 3 месяца назад

Wish it was summer all year round in the UK 😂

@zixaa 3 года назад

you're very knowledgable, thank you

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Thank you 😊

@patriciaperez3638 3 года назад

Thanks for the video😊

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

You’re welcome 😊

@aabbushcraft 3 года назад

Great video for beginners 👍

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Cheers mate 😁

@azmyibrahim6930 2 года назад

Really nice and educational stuff. I love and enjoy being outdoors in the nature but hardly wanted to forage because of the risks. Now following your videos I'll certainly give it a try, starting first with what I've in my garden. Best wishes.

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

The garden is a great place to start! You’ll be surprised at the amount of edible ‘weeds’

@lyndajordan6479 2 года назад

Thank you so much once again.

@sixtysecondsofstephens2386 2 года назад

Great video. Really good for beginners, thanks for sharing.

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

Thanks 😊

@jaquesaulait 3 года назад

Another good presentation, thanks mate.

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Cheers mate 😊

@GlitzyWitch 2 года назад

Great info thank you

@anonymous-or3uk 3 года назад

Great video thanks

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

😁

@deangoddard821 Год назад

Amazing vid, many thanks

@UKWILDCRAFTS Год назад

Thanks 😊

@downeyfootball8419 Год назад

Brilliant introduction!

@UKWILDCRAFTS Год назад

Thanks 😊

@duchessofdark 3 года назад

Thanks so much for this video 🙏

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

You’re welcome :)

@nafjon1 3 года назад

Thank you, this is amazing!

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Cheers 😁

@joywong23 Год назад

Thanks, very clear.

@UKWILDCRAFTS Год назад

😁

@Ollsy Год назад

im here learning before the apocalypse happens

@UKWILDCRAFTS Год назад

For sure no harm in being prepared 👍

@helenkrane6313 Месяц назад

Same!

@justmadeit2 3 года назад

You have a great channel, I've watched a couple of your others,you explain stuff well

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

Thanks 😊

@superrodder2002 6 месяцев назад

these 5 are all easy to find in Ontario Canada.

@ramthian Год назад

I love it too ❤

@jeanneratterman Год назад

The milky sap from the dandelion is related to latex (my understanding) in case anyone has latex allergy. I do. However, I can drink the tea and eat the yellow flowers. I just stay clear of the sap.

@zachbowden1993 2 года назад

Stumbled upon you in the last couple weeks and foraged my first leaves a few weeks back with coincidentally was wild garlic! I noticed the garlic smell around them immediately and had to grab some leaves! This video has given me a good few ideas of things to look out for so thanks!

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

That’s great :). Yes the smell is unmistakable, especially once it’s in flower it’s even stronger then

@Improveng1 2 года назад

Excellent, thank you

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

Thanks 😊

@bluebelluk 2 года назад

Thanks for this video! Foraging has been on my radar for a number of years through reading articles and watching videos, as well as picking the odd plant to bring home to identify. However I want to take it more seriously now and get out on regular foraging walks and getting more acquainted with plants to help supplement my diet. Have a fabulous day! Terri

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

Hi Terri, yes it's a great thing to get into. I find foraging very relaxing, and provides lots of nutritious food too. Thank you, much appreciated. Lewis :)

@bluebelluk 2 года назад

@@UKWILDCRAFTS Do you run group courses or do 1-2-1 sessions? If so, do you have a website for more information? Thanks for any information you can share! Terri

@k.o3336 4 месяца назад

I’ve only picked blackberries I’m going to try to forage other stuff like wild garlic hopefully

@LeGavroch 3 года назад

Good to see you about

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

😁

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

Thanks for watching, subscribe for more plant and mushroom ID videos ru-vid.com

@pickynicky6265 2 года назад

thank you very much great video , i have all these growing in my garden hooorah have a great day , best foraging vid ive seen x will be watching others

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

Great thanks 😊

@ramthian 3 года назад

ขอบคุณค่ะ

@ashcurt66 2 года назад

Thankyou so much for this video. I have fancied foraging for some time and this has give me the inspiration I need to make a start. Thankyou for spending time to make these inspiring educationl videos. New sub for sure.x

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

Thanks :). How are you getting on with foraging?

@ashcurt66 2 года назад

@@UKWILDCRAFTS well I ain't but I've bought 2 small books one for forraging and one for mushrooms, but mushroom forraging is a bit scary for me, as I don't want to poison myself just yet. Let's at least get Xmas out the way 1st. 🤣

@drfbrown101 Год назад

The “Tyson Fury” of the uk’s wild life 👏👏👏

@UKWILDCRAFTS Год назад

😆

@kwicher 2 года назад

Thanks!

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

You're welcome! And thank you :D

@kwicher 2 года назад

@@UKWILDCRAFTS Not at all. Thank you for all the great content you create.

@1minigrem Год назад

Dandelions also known as piss a beds as they are a diuretic.

@kenansaid6271 9 месяцев назад

This is such an awesome video and he is so articulate, learning a few plants at a time and then moving on to others is the best way he’s right , so vitamin C, iron and Easy and you can get from Bramble shoots, but how do I figure out how much is in a particular portion if I am to benefit from them? If that makes sense?

@MammothChats 3 года назад

I can’t wait to start foraging! Thanks for making this video!

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

😁

@Joesalford5 Год назад

I was reading about the dandelion and the piece said it takes its name from "dent de lion" French meaning teeth of the lion owing to the shape of the leaves, if true I like the sound of it, Great videos sir.

@vieannieslifeinfrance.1864 3 года назад

I like dandelion.

@appak001 3 года назад

Do you guys have a Facebook page. You could do posts to let us know which old videos are currently relevant to what’s in season.k x

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Hey yes I do it’s just under the same name UK Wildcrafts, but I’m not very active on it as I don’t like Facebook haha. But yes that’s a good idea I’ll start trying to post more things like that 😊

@9tribe176 2 года назад

Really awesome videos and help for us beginners....just wondered as I love herbal natural medicine....if you could add the medicinal properties for each plant please....I think that'd be great for your viewers also. GREAT WORK MY FRIEND! Xxx Love Claire xxx

@FifiHiggs Год назад

🙏🙏🙏

@britaniawaves4060 Год назад

How far away from a roadside is safe to pick dandelions, I have many on my front lawn but have a busy road right in front of me, love your vids 👍

@UKWILDCRAFTS Год назад

Thanks :). Difficult to say really, depends on how busy. I won’t pick anywhere near motorways and A roads, but otherwise a few meters back should be fine

@bushcraftandastronomer.3775 2 года назад

Thanks very much for this video which I found to be most useful and helpful. I've got few books on wild foragging as I'm start g out. Would you recommend apps on wild foragging? Which ones you suggest on Google play store? Enjoyable video to learn on wild foragging!

@ramthian Год назад

❤️❤️🙏

@kilowhiskeyalpha6078 2 года назад

Dent de lyon (Lion toothed).

@samappleby1297 Год назад

You are the Tyson fury lookalike of foraging

@UKWILDCRAFTS Год назад

Haha 😁

@berrylly 2 месяца назад

9:12 First you say you don't want pee flavour and then the next thing you say you do?! Make up your mind! haha but really, great video, thanks :)

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 месяца назад

😁

@oshunblack6883 Месяц назад

Are you sure about the nit eating nettles when they flower. I eat them all the time and no problems. I was always told every part of tge plant is good for you. I blend it all up in a nice good smoothie

@calmwaters2597 11 месяцев назад

Could you please list the ingredient that you used for this wonderful noodle soup. Thank you in advance

@Wendy-ofthefamilypike 4 месяца назад

Namaste beautiful soul 🕉

@antaress8128 Месяц назад

I've eaten 4 of those. Never tried clover.

@thekarmafarmer608 Год назад

Hi there. Thanks for posting these videos. I was foraging various things today with my son and went to pick fern fronds when my son casually asked if all fern fronds were edible in the UK. I said yes but then had to retract as I`ve never actually thought about it before. I`ve eaten fronds on many occasions but am now suddenly nervous to take them. Can you help with this?

@mandarinesoranges9439 2 года назад

How far do you have to go from cultivating fields which use pesticides and from trails where people walk and also walk their dogs in order to be safe with the plants? Is it ok just going a little bit off the trail? How do you clean the plants you pick up?

@katkond 2 года назад

is there many different types of dandelions? I have noticed several plants even in my garden that have different leaves (same type of leaf, but different widths, tooth amoint etc)

@stevep8321 3 года назад

What I struggle with for dandelion and other plants low to the ground is where to pick them where dogs haven’t been or by roads. I see some on verges higher up but they seem to like growing lower down. Any tips ? (Plenty in my garden though :) )

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Apart from my garden I’ll just pick dandelions from closer to the middle of large fields. There’s much less chance of a dog weeing on it then. It’s more around the edges of fields you need to be wary, and definitely not next to paths or in alleyways. Also fairly steep slopes is a good place if you can because dogs prefer to go on flat areas

@UKWILDCRAFTS 3 года назад

Also anything picked from ground level just give a decent wash just in case

@Katie16682 2 года назад

I heard that if you clean, roast and grind the roots of dandelion that it makes a good substitute for coffee grounds? I don't know how true this is but I'd like to try it some day...

@UKWILDCRAFTS 2 года назад

Yes I’ve not made it myself but I’ve tried someone else’s. It’s ok but quite bitter. And no caffeine! Haha. You can also make from the seeds of cleavers, same family as coffee and does contain caffeine