Bushcraft Blog
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A change of habitat
Growing up on the coast of Essex gave a very focussed habitat type which is why I always craved the change of location during holidays. Every half-term, end of term,...
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My 'Stone Age' Year
Many of you may have seen my earlier blogs, looking at the wild foods I might need to survive living off the land for an entire year. I am not...
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Refurbishing a cast iron bargain
In this blog we’re going to have a look at one of my recent second-hand shop bargains and see how with a little bit of time and effort we can...
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How are you using technology to help your understanding of bushcraft?
I recently posed this question to the Woodland Ways Team. The reason being, I am a bit of a technophobe, and I also suffer from Chronic Migraines, so reading or...
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Woden’s Summer Walk
Last time in my blog I took you all on the late Woden’s dog walk, which I would regularly take him on in the springtime. Now we can carry on...
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Revered and feared, but a spectacular plant to look at…
Giant hogweed – Heracleum mantegazzianum is often talked about, seldom seen in the flesh let alone appreciated for its statuesque beauty. Many bush crafters and foragers, will be much better...
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Daisy Family
The daisy family (Asteraceae) is the earths largest flowering family with over 23,000 species and considered one of the most advanced in flora evolution, many plants you will be familiar...
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Summer’s Best Desert: Elderflower Fritters
What a spring for flowers, so far this year! The hawthorn flowers have been truly amazing. I wasn’t sure if this was me paying them more attention (I had a...
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Hortopita, Nettle and Feta Tarts
Spring is a great time of year to forage with a huge range of edible plants waking out of their winter sleep but in my opinion one of the greatest...