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    Foraging in Britain

    Monthly foraging guide

    Our beginner's guide to foraging in Britain explains what you can gather in hedgerows, woodlands, along the coast and in the countryside. Learn how to forage responsibly and safely, what's in season each month and where to find it, plus recipe ideas
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    January foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas

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    February foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas

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    March foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas

    Wild garlic, also known as ramson or bear's garlic grows in abundance in many German forests in springtime.
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    April foraging guide: best plants to find and recipe ideas

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    May foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas

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    June foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas

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    July foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas

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    August foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas

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    September foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas

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    October foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas

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    November foraging guide: best foods to find and cooking ideas

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    December foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas

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