Jun 16, 20232 min readHOW TO MAKE ELDERFLOWER CORDIALElder (Sambucus nigra), is a common British tree that produces abundant, creamy white scented flowers in summer that can be used in cooking
May 9, 20231 min readELDERFLOWER FIZZ RECIPEElderflower fizz is very easy to make, the flowers usually open in May, so look out for a dry, sunny day to pick them, when the flowers prod
May 9, 20232 min readPICKLED ASH KEYSAsh keys (fruits of the Ash tree Fraxinus excelsior) need to be gathered when they are very small and young, and if bitten they should be...
Apr 19, 20231 min readHOW TO BECOME A MASTER OF FIRE WITH BBC THREE COUNTIES RADIOTeaching Danny Fullbrook of BBC Three Counties Radio how to light a fire in a survival situation
Mar 17, 20232 min readWILD GARLIC AND CHEESE SCONES RECIPEThis recipe uses Ramsons (Allium ursinum) which are out in abundance now. Both the buds, flowers and leaves are edible, adding a sweet...
Jan 14, 20232 min readPLACES TO WILD CAMP IN HERTFORDSHIREWe are often asked by clients on bushcraft courses if we know of places close by in London or Hertfordshire where wild camping is possible.