Foraging in Devon: A Beginner's Guide to Finding (and Sharing) Wild Food | Dinners With Friends

Devon’s varied landscapes let foragers find different wild foods across the seasons, from Dartmoor to the coast and estuaries.
Foraging is framed as a way to pay closer attention to nature and notice seasonal changes through plants.
The article says foraging becomes more rewarding when shared with friends, turning walks and cooking into social experiences.
Under the Theft Act 1968, you may pick wild plants, fungi, fruit, foliage, and flowers for personal use.
It is illegal to uproot wild plants, enter private land without permission, or pick from protected sites without permission.
Foragers should follow the Countryside Code by taking only what they need and leaving enough for wildlife.
Spring foraging highlights include wild garlic, nettles, and three-cornered leek.
Summer finds include elderflower, samphire, rock samphire, and wild strawberries.
Foraging on tidal ground is risky; the article advises checking tide times and never going alone.
Autumn in Devon is especially good for blackberries along hedgerows and woodland edges.

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