{"id":1,"date":"2026-01-21T17:29:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foraging-courses.co.uk\/?p=1"},"modified":"2026-01-22T14:21:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:21:11","slug":"the-foragers-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foraging-courses.co.uk\/?p=1","title":{"rendered":"The Forager\u2019s Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foraging follows the year, not the clock. The Forager\u2019s Calendar offers a seasonal overview of wild food commonly found across Britain \u2014 from woodland fungi and hedgerow fruits to shoreline plants and seaweeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than a checklist, this calendar reflects natural rhythms. What appears, when it appears, and how abundant it is will always depend on weather, location, and habitat. Observation comes before harvesting, and restraint is part of the practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each month highlights what may be available from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wild plants and hedgerows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoreline plants and seaweeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fungi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, this calendar will grow into a deeper resource, with links to identification pages, courses, and seasonal retreats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use This Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use it as a <strong>seasonal guide<\/strong>, not a guarantee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always confirm identification before harvesting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow ethical and sustainable foraging principles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When in doubt, observe rather than collect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MONTHLY OVERVIEW<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Each month can later become its own page)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JANUARY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Winter woods and low tides<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plants &amp; Hedgerows<\/strong><br>Chickweed, hairy bittercress, early nettle shoots (sheltered sites)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoreline<\/strong><br>Kelp species (sugar kelp, oarweed), wracks, dulse, Irish moss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fungi<\/strong><br>Velvet shank, oyster mushroom, wood ear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>January is a month for careful observation and making use of stored or preserved food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FEBRUARY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Subtle movement beneath the soil<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plants<\/strong><br>Wild garlic (early growth), nettles, lesser celandine (leaves only, early)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoreline<\/strong><br>Sea lettuce, wracks, kelps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fungi<\/strong><br>Velvet shank, oyster mushroom, wood ear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Light increases, but foraging remains slow and selective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MARCH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The return of green<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plants<\/strong><br>Wild garlic, hogweed shoots (very young), cow parsley shoots, dandelion leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoreline<\/strong><br>Sea lettuce, early marsh samphire (southern sites)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fungi<\/strong><br>Late oyster mushroom flushes (location dependent)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring greens arrive quickly \u2014 accurate identification is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APRIL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tender growth and spring fungi<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plants<\/strong><br>Hogweed shoots, fat hen (young leaves), mustards, wild garlic (peak)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hedgerows<\/strong><br>Hawthorn leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fungi<\/strong><br>St George\u2019s mushroom, morels (where present)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoreline<\/strong><br>Sea beet, sea lettuce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A month of excitement and caution as growth accelerates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Leaves, flowers, and balance<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plants<\/strong><br>Fat hen, sorrel, plantain, lime leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hedgerows<\/strong><br>Elderflower<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fungi<\/strong><br>Late St George\u2019s mushroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoreline<\/strong><br>Marsh samphire, sea purslane<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May offers abundance \u2014 take lightly and thoughtfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JUNE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The green pause<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plants<\/strong><br>Meadowsweet, nettle tops, wild fennel (coastal)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hedgerows<\/strong><br>Early berries in sheltered areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoreline<\/strong><br>Sea kale leaves, sea beet, sea purslane<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fungi<\/strong><br>Occasional early boletes (weather dependent)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A month for observation rather than heavy harvesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JULY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Heat and hedgerows<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hedgerows<\/strong><br>Early blackberries, wild currants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plants<\/strong><br>Maturing greens and seed heads<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoreline<\/strong><br>All common edible seaweeds at low tide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fungi<\/strong><br>Early chanterelles, early boletes (good years)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Timing and weather play a strong role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AUGUST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The awakening of fungi<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hedgerows<\/strong><br>Blackberries, elderberries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fungi<\/strong><br>Chanterelle, hedgehog mushroom, bay bolete, early cep, cauliflower fungus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoreline<\/strong><br>Full range of edible seaweeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foraging year begins to gather momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEPTEMBER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Peak season<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hedgerows<\/strong><br>Blackberries, rose hips, hawthorn berries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fungi<\/strong><br>Cep, parasol, puffballs, chanterelle, birch boletes, bay bolete<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoreline<\/strong><br>Late marsh samphire, seaweeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abundance is high \u2014 restraint matters most now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OCTOBER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Deep autumn<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fungi<\/strong><br>Hen of the woods, horn of plenty, shaggy inkcap, saffron milkcap, wood blewit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hedgerows<\/strong><br>Crab apples, sloes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plants<\/strong><br>Roots (where permitted)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autumn rains bring diversity and urgency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NOVEMBER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Late fruiting and storage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fungi<\/strong><br>Winter chanterelle, oyster mushroom, late blewits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hedgerows<\/strong><br>Rose hips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoreline<\/strong><br>Wracks and kelps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A month for drying, preserving, and reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DECEMBER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stillness<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fungi<\/strong><br>Velvet shank, wood ear, oyster mushroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoreline<\/strong><br>Kelps and wracks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plants<\/strong><br>Limited \u2014 observation only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The year closes quietly, returning attention to the winter shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Footer Note <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This calendar reflects typical seasonal patterns and is not exhaustive. 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