Foraging in June (Part 1 of 3) - UK Wildcrafts Monthly Foraging Calendar

Here’s what you can forage in early summer, including the chicken of the woods edible mushrooms. With the price of food going up, being able to forage a part of your diet could help save you money on your weekly shop.
There are many vegetables, herbs, flowers and seeds to harvest this time of year, and soon the fruits will be ripening too
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00:00 Wild foods in June
00:11 Marsh samphire (Salicornia europaea)
02:58 Chicken of the woods mushroom (Laetiporus sulphureus)
07:25 Elderflower (Sambucus nigra)
10:46 Thistle chokes
12:57 Common hogweed buds (Heracleum sphondylium)
15:19 Self heal/ heal-all (Prunella vulgaris)
18:09 Honesty seed pods (Lunaria annua)

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[@dongordon9900]

Awesome educational material here 👍🏽should be part of the mainstream education system

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks and yes I think foraging should be taught

[@martybartfast1]

I love your calm and informative manner. It cleanses me from the London that surrounds me. Thank you Sir!

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks Matthew :)

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It's spooky! I was thinking about making a comment because I enjoy this channel and the guy who posts it. And didn't you go and say exactly what I was thinking of!? Isn't he just so perfect, in his delivery and level of information? Makes me feel calm . Can you let me know if you get this message? Just wondering if big brother is "paying back" if you catch my drift. Do you agree that this info should be taught at school? Cos I do! ❤

[@jobbingactor]

Kew Gardens is your friend.

[@Craig_Black]

Well this is my fourth video in a row of yours so looks like I’m a fan lol great content mate.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Hah thanks mate 😁

[@woodlandwarrior221]

Ooh I love Samphire and eat a lit of it when I'm visiting my Dad on the East coast. Great informative video. Thankyou

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks. Yes samphire one of my favs :)

[@neil1261]

Elderflower has done really well this year! I walk around and the blooms are massive!

[@fpvangel4495]

Lovely coverage, suggestions and explanations, great teachings.

[@ajhedgecock]

Another great video. I gathered some Hogweed buds a few days ago and also found a load of Giant Hogweed and Hemlock very close by. Great to see and understand the clear differences between the 3 plants. Loads of various Thistle here too so this could be my first year of Thistle foraging. Keep the videos coming. Great for a 20min tea break 👍

[@paul5403]

Absolutely wonderful videos , what a fantastic series of informative wholesome programs that shows the wonders and richness of the land in which we inhabit . God bless you for this insight into the treasures that God has given us . Thank you .

[@natureisallpowerful]

brilliant video as usual mate, I'm on the cherries at the minute, I tried fireweed pith the other day,very refreshing actually and the leaves are a nice snack. elderflower is a lovely aroma wafting through the air at the minute

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I foraged elderflower and rosebay willow herb today (fireweed).

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks Michael. Yes the fireweed pith makes a nice snack

[@thenebulaelk7157]

I really love your videos, I went foraging for the first time today after binge watching your videos to make sure I know what I'm looking for, it's great ^^

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Amazing, thanks 😊

[@the.halodoctor]

Just found your channel. Bro. Amazing. So so useful. Excited to try some more wild foods very soon

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Thanks 😊

[@Suzitao]

Oh wow..just noticed how many subscribers you have now. When I started watching..I think you were in the 10's...now the thousands. Well deserved.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks. Yes it’s been a good year so far 😄

[@pinkpoodlepaloma]

greetings from Spain Lewis. I'm first to like

[@askapenguininja]

Hey dude... Simply thank you so much!!!! I have watched all of this series and waiting for the next episode to come out. I am now 3 videos in (April) and re-watching in detail while taking note. I am 32 years old and haven't made notes since Uni lmao. I am going to put this on every video along liking for the algorithm 🤣. I have some Mugwort and Lavender drying out and just made the wild garlic butter. Outstanding effort my friend, keep it up. Peace, love and positive vibes 😁😜✌️

[@stuartmccloud307]

Brilliant descriptive commentary mate, I've learned so much just from this 1 video.The detail about stem shape and leaf symmetry is gold. Thanks for posting :)

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks Stuart :)

[@helenmarysouthall]

Love your videos. Perhaps you could include some cooking demos sometime.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks 😊. I didn’t want to go too much into cooking in this series as didn’t want to make the videos over long. But next year I’m planning to film more about cooking, including a lot of wild camping cooking :)

[@helenmarysouthall]

@@UKWILDCRAFTS Excellent!

[@martinpark8371]

brilliant man!

[@sb-fc6uj]

Brilliant information, thank you x

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Thanks :)

[@patdeletfan2662]

merci . super video!

[@elizabethchichizola3151]

great video, thank you

[@hellieflow8889]

Thank you so much once again!!! Amazing video. You're always with me on my walks. 🌼🌳🌿🍄

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😁

[@woodnugget1301]

Super 👍

[@aabbushcraft]

Another great video mate 👍 keep them coming 🤗

[@emmadudney2504]

another superb informative video,

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Thanks Emma :)

[@livwood6706]

I love your videos, so informative, thank you!

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Thanks 😊

[@ruthsmith2367]

Ooo thank you for the video. I spotted some honesty last year with the silver round discs. I will go and taste some now they will be green. Thank you ❤️

[@MostDeliciousSue]

Thanks again for your channel. It’s so informative and a great resource.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks Sue 😁

[@mrvot]

Thanks, I found self heal, hogweed and elder. Self heal was new to me and previously overlooked so thank you.

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

You’re welcome :)

[@maxibake9323]

Thank you, for making such a Loverly series. I've seen Elderflowers & Thistles about. Love Samphire.👍 TFS UKW, & take care everyone. ❤🙂🐶

[@debbiecurtis4021]

What can we do with thistles?

[@maxibake9323]

@@debbiecurtis4021 You can eat it, I've never tried it though. 👍🤗

[@Cordelia-again]

What a find your channel is! Thank you so much for the fantastic information.

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Thanks 😊

[@honorata1935]

Good men, thank you.

[@tweedyoutdoors]

Great video, very informative, and a really nice selection of wild edibles there.

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Cheers :)

[@elizabethmay2828]

Just starting to learn to forage your videos are so informative and practical, you answered all the questions I had along the way with your great narrative. Thank you.

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Thanks Elizabeth :)

[@nmcgiv546]

Thank you for your videos, they are really good and informative. Love from Ireland..

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Thanks Nicoline :)

[@mecoptera102]

Thanks

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thank you Karen much appreciated 😁, Happy foraging, Lewis

[@pennysmith3803]

Yarrow is an anti clotting and anti bacterial herb. You can dry it then powder it for putting on cuts etc..

[@garygranato9164]

great vid

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Thanks 😊

[@ianbrowne9217]

Nice to see other people with similar tans.

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😆

[@stevegoody3744]

Another gem in the collection of clips. Thank you for all your efforts, truly appreciated. 👍

[@dee5184]

I have just found you, and I love your videos. Calm, informative and good video mix and editing….. love it. Thank you for the information.

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Thank you very much :)

[@user-jl8io3ik5y]

Elderflower fine

[@LeGavroch]

Still loving the channel

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Thanks 😊

[@jokeogh9939]

Another super informative video. I can't wait to head out tomorrow and look for samphire and hogweed flowers. Sadly I despair of ever finding chicken of the wood. ☹

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New sub! Liked 🙏🙏😀

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Thanks 😊

[@louisyates-if4ni]

learning lots from your great descriptions thank you so much....just chicken in the woods does not look like this generally sorry its more pale and disorganised generally. what is shown is unusual and perfect, i hazard to say i know my fungi welll!!!! again thankyou so much to your great knowledge and how you communicate this its brill, just this one!!!

[@jessibaby901]

I CANT FIND SELF-HEAL! Its my fav herb. Since moving here few years ago I've been stalking it. 😢

[@louisyates-if4ni]

maybe different your part of devon!!! all said all said very very good dude.

[@tal1989]

Another excellent video. Can I ask - can I still eat samphire if its growing in an estuary with pollution.

[@Misstree62]

You didn't say how to prepare self heal for eating? Flowers or leaves and how to prepare? Mine has gone to seed now can I do anything with them ? Many thanks for the video 🙏

[@onlywayisforward]

💯♥️🌈

[@dazwalkingman]

Hi new to your channel can you suggest a good book to get me started on my journey in wild foods please many thanks

[@lizohare1740]

Brilliant. Just a question on hogweed is it photosensitive like the giant hogweed in lesser amount. If you get any of the plants serum on your skin.

[@Suzitao]

I think it must be...as I handled some recently to collect the flower buds..but my hand got really tingly..I think some people must be sensitive to it..needless to say I abandoned the idea. I am someone with lots of sensitivities and allergies tho..so if you are someone like me..just try handling it first (once you know its the right type of hogweed obvs!) Enjoy!

[@pennysmith3803]

Your knowledge is wonderful. Are you self taught?

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks :). Yes I am, mostly through books and spending many hours in the wild 😁

[@rebeccavalentine-hagart3545]

Please would you let me know how many Linden flowers and associate leaves to use to make a cup of tea before bed? Many thanks

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

I usually go with about 5 full clusters including the wing for a cup of tea :)

[@rebeccavalentine-hagart3545]

@@UKWILDCRAFTS thanks so much for getting back to me. I wish I'd picked more now! 😂

[@ospreybird]

:-)

[@louisecook6483]

How do you make elderflower cordial? I have elder growing in my garden every year and I would like to use it

[@debbiecurtis4021]

You need lots of sugar, and citric acid from a pharmacy. Tesco pharmacy sell 50g boxes of citric acid for £1.85

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I saw loads of self heal today. It grows on canal towpaths amongst wild mint. I'll go back tomorrow and pull some up to grow at home.

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I foraged honesty seeds pods this week. I'll start growing them so next year I'll be able to make mustard.

[@adiem1653]

Aren't hogweed phototoxic ie the sap can cause burns blisters in the sun?

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

The sap of giant hogweed is very phototoxic, but common hogweed is very mild. Apparently for people with sensitive skin it can be mildly itchy. But I’ve never known anyone to have an issue with it

[@jackwheatley8]

@15.22 self heal flower on right hand side looks like a face!

[@dominicharvey6048]

They have tested mushrooms from u trees and they found nothing. The only thing mushrooms really pick up is lead, so don't pick them in a graveyard

[@jasonsuffolkuk]

I thought you could eat the raw berries good for the immune system 🤔

[@freyahopcroft]

I love your voice, and I think I recognise your accent too - somewhere in the westcountry?

[@UKWILDCRAFTS]

Thanks. Yes I’m from Bristol 😁

[@vegvisirphotography5632]

Know a guy that plants tobacco all over the local wilderness. Golden Argyll he calls it. Would get you some, but he died of cancer. The organic irony lol