Foraging in spring: what to look for in March, April, and May
Spring foraging in the UK starts earlier than most people think. By early March, while the garden still…
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Foraging in winter: what’s still available in the UK hedgerows
Most people hang up their foraging basket once the last blackberries turn mushy in October. I used to…
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Foraging in Autumn: Fungi, Sloes, Elderberries, and Hazelnuts
If spring foraging is about tender greens, autumn foraging in the UK is about abundance. From mid-September to…
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What Can You Legally Forage in the UK? (Rights of Way, Land Access Rules)
The first time I filled a bag with blackberries from a hedge beside a footpath, a thought crept…
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The Beginner’s Guide to Foraging in the UK: What to Pick, When, and How to Stay Safe
There’s a particular kind of quiet satisfaction in coming home with a handful of elderflower heads or a…
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Non-Toxic Laundry: Detergent Swaps, Dryer Sheets, and Fabric Softener Alternatives
Laundry was the last room of the house I sorted out — long after the kitchen cupboards and…
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What’s Actually in Your Household Cleaning Products (A Label-Reading Guide)
I used to assume that if a cleaning product was on a supermarket shelf, someone — a regulator,…
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Reading Beauty Product Labels: The Ingredients to Avoid in 2026
By Nikki Piggott · May 2026 · 12 min read I used to assume that if a product…
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Your Eco-Friendly Home Office: Simple Swaps for Remote Workers
Working from home has its perks, but it can also come with a bigger environmental footprint than people…
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How to Travel Sustainably Without Sacrificing Adventure
Planning a holiday is exciting—but it can also leave you wondering how to do it without leaving a…
