It's raining, it's pouring.. are the mushrooms ready yet?

It’s raining, it’s pouring.. are the edible mushrooms ready yet?

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Reflection on the River

Rob is an archeologist and has been living on the Cooks River for generations. Rob came to the foraging workshop I offer and reflected on the value of Deep time, and what we can learn from it: the magic of the old stories.

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Why learn about foraging today?

Read a testimonial from an amazing human, sharing her insight about foraging, and why learning about the ancient craft today is of value.
Thank you, Kate.

On foraging. What, who, and why.

Excellent interview about foraging. This time I did not try to be charming or funny, I just wanted to tell it straight as is.

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Walking with knowledge can be a yummy journey.

I went to the country and had a feast of weeds. True story. Images and recipes attached>

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Working with regional communities for a greater good

Earlier in the year I worked with some amazing individuals and organisations to provide a feast of weeds.
Here’s the video of the event, what we wanted to achieve and how we did it. Thank you to all involved and looking forward to work alongside you all soon enough.

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Making gin with Archie Rose: sourcing botanicals that speak of place.

Professional forager Diego Bonetto work with master distiller Dave Withers of Archie Rose to produce a limited edition gin in two parts: Bush and Coast.

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Talking up weeds to farmers: can you really sell that?

Wildfood Store is a marketplace for edible wild plants.
We are setting up harvesting hubs within 4 hours drive of Sydney.
We provide fresh, clean and sustainably harvested wild produce to the fine dining industry of Sydney.
We offer training, advice, logistic support and distribution capabilities.

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Why foraging?

Are you interested in foraging?
1-the best place to forage is your own garden.
2- positively identify everything
3-be nice to the colonies
Listen to a 10 minutes interview with Diego Bonetto to learn about it>

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No pine mushrooms this year in NSW. Why?

Are you looking for wild harvested mushrooms this year? Do you live around Sydney?
Read this first>>

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Weeds as friends? Farmers friend: a nutritious and medicinal plant in everyone's garden.

Is your garden full of weeds? Excellent! You might find that you have something quite special there.
Meet farmers friend (bidens pilosa). a weedy friend indeed. And food. And medicine. And free.
Read on>>

Storytelling as Art – foraging for change

How can contemporary storytelling be a valuable platform for creativity and change? A short article, feedback welcome>

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Foraging as communion

Foraging as communion to place.
"There is magic and miracle woven into the stories of the land, water and air. Right where you are now."
Read on>>

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In season now: Robinia flowers

'tis the season for robinia flowers. This common world-wide weedy tree is flowering right now, and it is yummy!
Are you in Sydney? Intrigued? Read on>>

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In season now: scotch thistle

The thistles are here. They are yummy, and full of stories to tell. One for all?> "No one provokes me with impunity" . What the heck?? Yes indeed, read on.

In season now: african olives

Have you ever wondered about the amount of wild olives that get wasted in Sydney?
Yes, really. A serious weed in our region, and yet oh-so-good>>
Read up and harvest, in season now.

Edible mushrooms, right there growing straight from the roots of the pine trees.

Read what a guest had to say about learning to harvest edible wild mushrooms, with pictures.

Unlock the magic>

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The rain moon

Is it edible mushrooms harvest time yet?
Nearly. And here you can find out when to get your baskets ready for>

Postcards from Bundanon

Spending time down south at Bundanon Trust, with a bunch of printmakers. What could possibly go wrong?

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Wild Jerusalem artichokes, or as we know them here: Tapinabò

Wild jerusalem artichokes and how to cook them with a traditional recipe from piedmont, italy> yum!