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Foraging for wild strawberries

Woodland Floor Jewels: A Foraging Guide to Wild Strawberries in Marblehill

As you wander through the verdant embrace of the Marblehill woodlands, keep your eyes peeled for a hidden gem – the wild strawberry (Fragaria...
Foraging For Plants
7
minutes
Foraging for curly dock

From Pesky to Potent: Unveiling the Curly Dock

Ditch the Disdain, Embrace the Dock: Unlock This Plant's Power! On your next stroll through the lush fields or along the winding paths of Marblehill,...
Foraging For Plants
5
minutes
Biodiversity in Ireland and the dandelion

Don’t Blow Them Away! The Secret Benefits of Dandelions

The Dandelion: A Champion of Biodiversity Those bright bursts of sunshine dotting the meadows of Marblehill aren't just weeds as some folk think – they're...
Biodiversity
4
minutes
Cow parsley or wild chevil

Edible Delight or Deadly Doppelgänger? Cow Parsley vs. Poison Hemlock

Spring has sprung, and with it comes a surge of interest in foraging! One frequently confused plant pairing is Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris), a...
Foraging For Plants
3
minutes
Forage for wild edible flowers, the dog violet

Wild at Heart, Delicious on Your Plate: The Story of Foraged...

Viola's Symphony: A Foraging Adventure for Floral Flavours Spring's vibrant orchestra reaches a crescendo with the arrival of the common dog violet (Viola riviniana), Irish...
Foraging For Plants
4
minutes
Foraging Primroses for Unique Dishes

Primrose Power: A Touch of Spring on Your Plate

Get Wild in the Kitchen, Foraging Primroses for Unique Dishes Spring awakens with a symphony of colours, and in Ireland, few blooms herald the new...
Foraging For Plants
4
minutes