Wild Picks

Foraged in Autumn

Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna.

Hawthorn is native to the UK and can be found in hedgerow, woodland and many open spaces. Small red berries cluster together on brown thorny stems. These are edible, but mainly used as an addition in cooking.

Urtica dioica.

Stinging nettles are vast in their spread cropping up along roadsides, waste grounds, hedgerows, urban and sub-urban areas. Nettles are very beneficial to our bodies as they can help reduce allergies, lower blood pressure, relieve pain, kill germs and so much more. The leaves are great blended in soups, dried for use in bread, or even being a great addition when making pesto.

Dog Rose, Rosa canina. Rosehip

The hips of this plant are ripe when they turn a deep red, orange colour. These are high in vitamin C and have a sweet rosey flavour. It is not so wise to eat these raw as they contain tiny hairs inside the hip which can cause stomach upset, although other resources suggest it is safe to consume in it's raw state, I prefer to prepare them by extracting the flavour for syrups. You can find my recipe on here.

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Wild Picks Autumn 2026

Autumn is here once again, The ground is really parched with the extensive hot weather we have had this summer. Plants have really struggled to survive. The temperature has slowly begun the cool down and some parts of the west country have seen some much needed rain. I have been sowing more seeds and creating new spaces for my plants to combat this ever changing climate.

Recipes

Here you will find recipes showcasing plants and fruits that grow all throughout the UK, Have a browse, see something you like, why not give it a try.

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Mini Adventures

As well as searching through the UK for wild plants I am aiming to travel to a few countries of interest to document their wild landscapes so that i can gain knowledge and to be inspired with new recipes and growing techniques.

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keep up with updates on my progress in creating a sustainable growing habitat in this new section.

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Going Green

Seasonal Organic Produce

Organic growing is the way forward, over the years I have studied plants collecting seeds along the way to grow in my own garden.

The plants are grown in a microclimate created to grow as natural to the season to ensure full flavour, ripeness, and quality.

Although there have been substantial changes with climate and seasons not matching up, nature still finds a way and adapts to its surroundings.

Being Green

I strongly believe in being greener and growing organically. All my plant waste goes through the decomposition process for use as compost year after year with the help of essential insects which breakdown the plant waste adding nutrients back into the soil.

I have experimented with mycelium throughout my planters and raised beds to try help aid healthy growth for the plants and the fruits they produce.

Supporting Local Growers

Fruit and vegetables are not always available when you grow them yourself, there are farms up and down the country that provide a pick your own process, these are at their seasons best where the produce is at it’s freshest.

There are local farms that do this near me, you really get a sense of where your food has come from with an adrenaline shot of achievement that you have picked your own produce.

Welcome to Wild Picks

Foraged in Autumn

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Plants growing in the wild and in gardens.

Wild Picks Autumn 2026

Recipes

Mini Adventures

My Blog

Going Green

Seasonal Organic Produce

Being Green

Supporting Local Growers

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