Make Things

How to make watercress pesto

This recipe makes a fresh-tasting but slightly fiery pesto, which is perfect over pasta or in ravioli parcels.
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How to make nettle quiche

Follow this recipe to make a crispy pastry case with a smooth cheesy filling. This nettle quiche is perfect for a relaxed picnic with friends.
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How to roast sweet chestnuts

Sweet chestnuts can be cooked in a variety of ways and eaten either on their own (roasted) or in pies, soups and salads.
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How to make apple and nettle smoothie

Creamy and sweet - this apple and nettle smoothie is an unexpectedly delicious way to get nettle goodness into your daily diet.
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How to make elderflower and raspberry coulis

Elderflower and raspberry complement one another perfectly and the rose in the cordial makes it even more delicious.
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How to make nettle gnocchi

Combine wild foraged nettles into gnocchi for a tasty savoury dish.
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How to make elderflower and rose petal cordial

Elderflower cordial is delicious and a classic summer foraging drink to make, but it tastes even better with the addition of rose petals.
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How to tap a birch tree for sap

Birch tree sap can be drunk straight or simmered to create a lighter drink or sticky syrup. Author and forager David Hamilton shares his techniques for tapping birch trees.
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How to make berry jam

Sticky and sweet, this jam will give you a warm glow of satisfaction that comes from making something with your own fair hands.
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How to make fruit balsamic vinegar

Author and gardener Stephanie Hafferty shares her recipe for making a fruit balsamic vinegar using soft fruits such as blackcurrants, blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries.
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How to make heather biscotti

Discover how to use heather flowers to create a delicious biscotti with this recipe by author and TikTok sensation Connieach MacLeod, aka The Hebridean Baker.
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How to make bramble bàrr

This combination of crushed blackberries, whisky cream and blackberry and whisky syrup makes for a delightful dessert. Author Connieach MacLeod, aka The Hebridean Baker, shares his recipe for bramble bàrr from his book.
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How to make bramble (blackberry) whisky

Tiktok sensation and author Coinneach MacLeod, aka The Hebridean Baker, shares his recipe for making bramble whisky from his book. 
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How to make spiced elderberry liqueur

Discover how to make a spiced elderberry liqueur with this recipe by author and gardener Stephanie Hafferty.
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How to make bramble (blackberry) jam

Bramble jam is perfectly delicious on hot buttered toast, smeared onto scones or adding a dollop to flavour to yoghurt, ice cream or rice pudding.
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How to make apple and blackberry crumble

This cinnamon-infused apple and blackberry crumble has a rich, golden oaty topping for a satisfying crunch. Serve it with ice cream or lashings of custard.
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How to make elderflower fritters

This fragrant treat makes a delicious dessert. Be sure to pluck the heads when the buds have just flowered for the best flavour.
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How to make pickled walnuts

Walnuts are packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, but it can be a challenge to harvest them before your local wildlife does. Sanjida O’Connell offers a solution.
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