Duration 22:35

Wild Food UK, Back to Basics Part 1

by Wild Food in the UK Ltd

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Published 13 Apr 2020

A brief guide to April Hedgerows. By www.wildfooduk.com For more information about foraging, please click the links below; To visit our Website: https://www.wildfooduk.com To read more about the plants featured in this video: https://www.wildfooduk.com/wild-plant-guide/ To read more about the Mushrooms Featured in this video: https://www.wildfooduk.com/mushroom-guide/ To book a foraging course: https://www.wildfooduk.com/foraging-trips/ To purchase a copy of our Wild Food UK Foraging Pocket guide: https://www.foraging.co.uk To Purchase your foraging equipment: https://www.foraging.co.uk/product-category/foraging-accessories/ To visit our recipes Section: https://www.wildfooduk.com/wild-food-recipes/ To Visit our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildfooduk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForagingintheUK Instagram for Wild Food UK : https://www.instagram.com/wildfooduk/ Instagram for Foraging.co.uk: https://www.instagram.com/foragingshop/

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@stuartmccormack74233 years ago Funny how we have to learn from this guy something we should have learned in school as a kid. 131
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@Growveguk4 years ago Just found you, will be digesting everything i can. As a serious veg grower here in the uk i feel i needed more info on wild edibles, looks like i have found exactly what i need! 25
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@sravydogs4 years ago What a brilliant video, i' m just getting into foraging and bushcraft so it' s all new to me, thanks for sharing your knowledge and making it easy to understand. To you and your family. Keep safe. 24
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@sarahdeschamps96494 years ago I put my last find of st george' s on a pizza, with chopped wild garlic and local asparagus. Garlic butter base and a few spring onions. Was really good! 20
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@harry7974424 years ago At long last, our man marlow back on the forage. 23
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@jamesengland87204 years ago Congratulations marlow. You are a legend- keep them coming! Enjoy your baby. It gets easier by the way! 12
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@hilaryburnside753811 months ago Covid lockdown is long over even though we still hear of covid cases. I abosolutely loved this basic foraging presentation marlo. I am a novice but have . ...Expand 1
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@paulfoster72283 years ago Just brought your book, as got into foraging and your videos have really helped me and my 6 year old daughter identity plants and mushrooms. Its made our woodland walks even more interesting. 1
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@CountDrunkula4 years ago Such a great intro to foraging, thanks. Another thing that' s free to forage at the moment is vitamin d and if you' ve been following dr. John campbell thanks. ...Expand 8
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@merlindeg76054 years ago Wow! Your child is going to have some magical walks in the woods. Thanks for the video and have subscribed. 3
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@maslina45674 years ago Congratulations on your wee newborn! It sounds like your family went through quite an ordeal but am glad all is well.
where i live in canada we thank you so much! Really looking forward to your videos this year, particularly those on fungi. ...Expand 4
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@spec-dad78244 years ago Love this back to basics, i' ve been watching your videos for a while, but this is extremely useful thank you. 7
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@lizashley81294 years ago Yes, i totally like these videos. I' ve just started foraging in my garden, and i need some tips! Thank you. 6
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@gillianwells92344 years ago Congratulations to you both and god bless you all, stay safe! 7
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@craftywildcamps4 years ago You' re a top man! I love your videos, a great tonic in these testing time. To you and your wife, i can only guess at the stress that you have been through, but you are still so positive, a great inspiration to us all. Keep safe, all the best, steve. ...Expand 4
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@djbioman48984 years ago Congratulations to you and your wife, and thanks for the video. One of the 1st things i want to do post pandemic is attend one of your courses, looking forward to it! 5
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@hilaryyeoman11714 years ago Thank you so much for a fascinating video. I love your clear botanical explanations. I love your enthusiasm. I have bought your book as a present for myself . ...Expand 1
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@TheFalcos224 years ago Congratulations to both you and your wife marlow, and as many others have mentioned it is lovely to see you back in front of the camera. Thank you for . ...Expand 1
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@steveo442 years ago Thanks so much for taking the time with these videos. I' m new to foraging and this is gold. 1
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@jacksutton46433 years ago This video sparked my passion for plants. Thanks so much.
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@christinedandy70202 years ago Your video is great, really concise and informative, thank you very much. As time has moved on, unless you are vulnerable, hopefully we all know that keeping i hope you are enjoying every precious moment with yourtoddler now!. ...Expand
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@rexiraptor65234 years ago Thank you marlow for sharing your extensive knowledge!
so glad you and your family are home now. Were missing wild food uks spring courses, hopefully well see you again in the autumn. 2
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@daviddavidson445 months ago Funnily enough, it may have just been my teacher was passionate about nature, but i learned tons of stuff about trees and plants from my primary school i must also mention marlowe' s content, very informative, engaging, useful, and a great guide to identifying food you can. ...Expand
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@marktaylor13764 years ago Great and clear information from a humble person, top stuff! 1
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@tezmuz4 years ago Really enjoyed the new format. Thanks! 2
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@kmeehan213 years ago Late to the party, butmarlo on your little baby. Never thought a foraging video could put tears in my eyes but the last few seconds of this one did. I feel you man, went through something similar. Love your work, please keep it up!. ...Expand 1
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@kp64054 years ago I' ve have just came across your channel amazing thank you!
now time to binge on your videos andon the birth of your child.
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@lauraclarke71974 years ago Absolutely wonderful video once again marlow! A great little refresher on some plants i already know, and definitely some new ones there for me too. id="hidden17" on your new baby! I also have a newborn, i had my first baby on the 15th march. It' s a strange time to become a parent and i pictured late spring foraging trips with baby in a sling, but looks like the spring edibles will mostly have to wait for next year for us. Looking forward to part 2!. ...Expand 3
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@flynndavies79554 years ago You have the hand movements of a close up magician and i love it. 4
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@marinacretu79273 years ago Loving your video. Please could you zoom into the plants more in future videos? Some plants, i' m unsure exactly how it looks like. Thank you for your content! 1
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@honeyvitagliano32273 years ago Bravo, for the positive message surrounding covid. We have to be alive to help rebuild. And thank you for the wonderful video.
stay safe everyone.
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@geoffpinkerton634 years ago Congratulations on your new addition! I love your videos, very informative and given in friendly manner, your passion to share comes through very strongly, a big thank you for teaching me more about the land i live in. 1
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@bekindalways43874 years ago I' ve just found this video. Boy i' m glad thank you. 3
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@twecharclimber4 years ago Great video as always,
to you and your wife, good luck stay safe and keep picking! 1
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@ljlj50674 years ago I often collect dock and make a delicious dock soup with potatoes, sour cream and boiled egg. I always thought that only hawthorn fruits are edible. You surprised me with these leaves: d. 2
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@richardledingham10364 years ago Great vid man. I' m always impressed by your intimate knowledge of the subject and i always learn something. I could really use your expertise for a . ...Expand 2
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@jasonc1224 years ago Cheers marlow at-al, great vid and good advice. How nice to have a new video to help with the cabin fever! Andto you and your family! All the best to locked down foragers everywhere: 1
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@RenwickCustomer104 years ago Absolutely fantastic video, please keep going with this series. 1
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@paulspinks8844 years ago I loved this video. It was a good introduction to foraging. 2
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@bulivillagekundiawa16254 years ago Congrats bro, i' ve learned alot from you in your vids, thankyou and best wishes for your family. 1
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@eoinoneill32054 years ago Enjoyed the video. Under lockdown 2 now. Thanks. 1
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@nathanfinch73954 years ago I was wondering when the first video of the year would come! Great info, thanks marlow, congrats and do stay safe. 2
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@jonbaldwin4 years ago Good to see you again andon the family news! Your nhs story is similar to ours so i know exactly where you' re coming from. 2
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@caljim013 years ago I am just getting into foraging and loved your video. To you and your wife and your new addition to the family - who is now a year old! i am so glad your experience with the nhs was positive. I' m afraid one year on i find it hard to be so positive. What a shame. But keep on foraging and putting it out there. ...Expand
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@plasuphanich55214 years ago Nice video. You too stay safe. We' ll be ok. 1
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@xl250mon54 years ago Watched all your other videos, this is a great refresher video. Look forward to part 2. 1
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@wisteriamagic2724 years ago Watch a lot of your video' s keep up the good work marlow. 1
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@spaced44483 years ago Excellent video. We used to make horse raddish sauce when we were kids back in the 80' s. Picked it from the riverbank.
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@gillthompson14354 years ago Thanks marlow, great informative video, very emotional at the end! Hope you and your family are safe and well and the new little one is growing well, can' t wait till your courses start again x.
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@viralviolin94683 years ago Thank you for the video my friend, very informative, and very helpful - subscribed.
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@acmilan8mf113 years ago Its amazing that just in that one small section of the road, there are so many wild edibles. 1
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@jamestaylor97744 years ago Congratulations to you both on your new baby stay safe all. 1
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@stevegoody37444 years ago Fantastic, looking forward to watching the rest of these. 1
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@Jason-gp1pi4 years ago This is information of the gods. Thank you sir! 2
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@marcussmith76944 years ago Great marlow.
i am extremely happy for you and your family.
this video warmed my heart, i have a two young children blossom and sedge, all the best marlow when things settle i will definitely be attending one of your courses.
would you consider a dorset course?
kind regards marcus. ...Expand 2
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@darrenbrundell84064 years ago Just stumbled across your channel - you should be on tv! 1
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@Chooibah4 years ago I' ve done a course every year with wild food uk for the past 3-4 years in different places and times. Really hoping some courses still happen this year. 2
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@TheBlazad4 years ago Recently found your channel. Greatstuff and thankyou, still i struggle qwith the parsley family. All the best fae west of scotland! 1
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@scanipoos2 years ago Dandelions. Leaves great. Roots once dried, scrubbed and dried ground down once fully dried. Makes coffee. Like camp coffee from years ago ( coffee with chicory)
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@jonnyBravos3 years ago No giant hog weed mention. Yet. . .im still learning this family.. hey found a really ripe yew tree. And had a month full of Berry's.. and spat out the seeds which is very hard to do for the first time. . v nice. Oh and the fushure Berry's are puka. top tip . Love u man . Wild food UK is my go to channel for foraging. .. ...Expand 1
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@peterfalconer4 years ago Great vid, marlow. To you and rachel, and i hope to get on another walk with you guys soon!
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@Noidentityism4 years ago Congrats on the baby to you and your wife! Yes, a big thanks to the nhs. Thank you for these videos.
did one of the courses at blenheim palace . ...Expand 1
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@helenfay94654 years ago Parabns! Enjoy the magic. We can learn so much from newborns as they transition into this world. It truly is wondrous! 1
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@rchippex4 years ago Great video andon the new born. We were booked in with you in may but sadly the lockdown ruined that but we will see you soon hopefully! 1
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@guadalupemarroquin70384 years ago Thank you, arlo! We are foraging in our social distancing life which is kind of normal for nerds like us. 1
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@chefolliemoore-staywild54794 years ago Great video. I can' t wait to watch more. 1
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@spoonerbooner2 years ago Cheers for this mate, i know a bit, but fun to expand your noggin' knowledge.
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@gyhy6yh4 years ago Nice one thanks mate thought you were looking extra cheery for some reason congrats on the birth of your child. 1
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@bobbybananas4 years ago New to the channel, this is what i want to see on youtube best wishes and keep up the great work.
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@paoemantega87934 years ago Congratulations on the birth of your child. Keep up the good work: 1
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@stephenpennell4 years ago That was brilliant bud and congrats on the sprog. 1
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@theclumsyprepper3 years ago Herb robert is not very nice to eat but an infusion of fresh or dried leaves is a good painkiller. Just make sure you sweeten it to taste, otherwise it' s i have chronic pain issues and use this plant a lot, it grows like crazy in my garden.
youn goose grass (or sticky mickey as it' s called in my area) makes lovely pesto. ...Expand 1
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@AS--9994 years ago People should definitely take care not to get hogweed sap on them like he mentions - i currently have 2 blisters on the back of my hand from picking this . ...Expand 16
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@joshb96574 years ago Great video, really got into this since lockdown. 1
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@robtaylor62332 years ago Great stuff just booked one of your courses so see you soon.
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@martbernie91133 years ago The uncle i never had. This guy is so cool. 1
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@3dprintingkiwi4204 years ago I love your content very good content i can relate alot of this information to the new zealand wilds. 1
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@simontemplar68984 years ago You: now this one.
me: ooh, that looks nice. I' ll remember that one.
you: is poisonous. 129
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@squoocher4 years ago This has been a great inspiration. Thanks so much. 1
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@lukeporter18704 years ago Love your work mate, hope all is well.
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@bunnyribbits99244 years ago Thank you very much, this is a lovely idea. 1
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@DB335d3 years ago Watching this video june 2021 still in covid mode. Great informative video.
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@ThePostalGril4 years ago I wanna start foraging but no idea where to start, i have so many woodlands and greenspaces around me and ive no idea what is what. Gonna pick up some . ...Expand
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@manumerino4 years ago Great video
thanks for sharing. Greetings. Take care. 1
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@Marko-gv4xb4 years ago Congratulations to you and your wife on the birth of your newborn. 1