Forest Junkie7 min readIDENTIFYING DANGEROUS MUSHROOMS FOR SAFE FORAGINGForaging mushrooms is a great way to connect with nature, but identifying dangerous mushrooms is crucial for a safe and enjoyable experience
Forest Junkie3 min readMAKING ELDERBERRY SYRUPAs summer fades, the elderberry bush produces its deep purple berries, making it the perfect time for making elderberry syrup.
Forest Junkie3 min readFORAGING WINTER CHANTERELLESA Swedish friend introduced us to foraging winter chanterelles or 'trattkantareller', and it quickly became a bit addictive.
Forest Junkie3 min readPICKING BLUEBERRIESNot only is picking blueberry a wonderful way to connect with nature, but you also get to enjoy the freshest, most delicious blueberries.
Forest Junkie5 min readFORAGING CALENDARWe're right in the middle of foraging season. To help you get started, here’s a foraging calendar showing what you can pick and when.
Forest Junkie2 min readFORAGING SPRUCE SHOOTSIf you’re lucky enough to have a spruce tree in your garden and you're up for a bit of an adventure, then this blog post is for you :-)
Forest Junkie3 min readPICKING STINGING NETTLELast spring, my Swedish neighbor asked if I wanted to join her picking stinging nettle. I was surprised, but also curious. So, I joined her
Forest Junkie3 min readWHAT IS ALLEMANSRÄTTEN?Allemansrätten is about public access to nature, everyone has the freedom to roam the Swedish nature as long as you don't disturb or destroy