Nature’s Bounty

With autumn comes a bounty of edible nuts and berries ideal for picking and eating at home. If you would like to give foraging a go, it’s vital to identify each plant with complete certainty before touching, as plants can be poisonous. Many wild creatures rely heavily on hedgerow harvests to build up their fat reserves for winter, so don’t over-pick. With safety in mind, here’s what you can discover in the great outdoors. Rose hips of the Wild Rosa canina The ‘dog rose’, as it is often called, a...