Property News · September 13, 2024

Gather round: how modern urbanites can safely forage wild plants and reduce their food foodprint


From dandelions in yards or mulberry trees on council strips, there are little edible miracles everywhere for those with the eyes to see themChange by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comFor most of human history, foraging was a core part of how we sustained ourselves. But it’s a skill few modern urbanites (and even many sea- or tree-changers) have honed. Long accustomed to ready-harvested produce, we’ve lost touch with the knack of recognising food in the wild – even if that “wild” is just in our own back yard.In recent decades urban foraging has gained pace, and in Australia, interest in native ingredients is booming. From dandelions in our garden beds to purslane on the dunes or that mulberry tree in your local park, there is an abundance of produce ready for gentle harvesting by those with a keen eye and a bit of knowledge. Continue reading…

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