Discover the delicious, nutritious world of British and Irish edible seaweeds
Right on our shores lies a bounty of incredible superfoods that most people walk past every day without a second glance.
Imagine adding these nutrient-packed powerhouses to your meals:
Bursting with essential minerals your body craves
Packed with rare trace elements hardly found in land vegetables
Rich in plant proteins and heart-healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids
Loaded with dietary fibre to support your digestive health
Full of vitamins that boost your immune system and energy levels
For centuries, coastal communities have treasured these gifts from the sea. Now, you can rediscover what our ancestors knew all along – seaweeds are nature's ultimate superfood.
Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science
Trace each seaweed's fascinating journey from ancient folklore to cutting-edge research, uncovering forgotten knowledge and new discoveries.
Foolproof Identification
Learn to confidently identify 16 common edible seaweeds with stunning photos and clear videos that show exactly what to look for.
Health-Boosting Secrets
Discover the remarkable nutritional profiles and medicinal properties of each seaweed, backed by the latest scientific research.
Each seaweed section includes:
Fascinating historical uses and folklore
Multiple high-quality photos and identification videos
Detailed nutritional information and health benefits
Medicinal properties supported by scientific research
Safety information including any contraindications
Practical harvesting tips and sustainable practices
✓ Bladderwrack
✓ Channel Wrack
✓ Dabberlocks
✓ Dulse
✓ Eggwrack
✓ Forest Kelp
✓ Irish Moss
✓ Laver
✓ Oarweed
✓ Pepper Dulse
✓ Seagrass and Sea Lettuce
✓ Sea Spaghetti
✓ Serrated Wrack
✓ Sugar Kelp
✓ Velvet Horn
✓ Wireweed
Discover delicious ways to incorporate these nutritional powerhouses into your daily meals with our collection of specially crafted vegetarian recipes.
From simple additions to your favourite dishes to show-stopping seaweed specialties, you'll be amazed at how versatile and tasty these ocean vegetables can be!
A high readable, intuitive and comprehensive guide. What I find useful is the numerous photos and video which enables you to appreciate what each seaweed looks like in slightly different environments and maturity. Also the detail on the uses both for food and medicine. - Sean Pickering
The course is fabulous! I love the amount of information you’ve amassed, especially the blending of clinical research and folklore uses. Congratulations on a job well done! - Ancel Mitchell
A very good, professional production with a user-friendly layout and high-quality illustrations. It was well worth the money. - Richard Meek
If The Edible Seaweed Course isn't precisely what you want, simply request a refund within 14 days for any reason - no questions asked.
What is the format of The Edible Seaweed Course?
90% of the publication is long-form text, including videos and high-quality photos (published as web content). Everything is designed for easy reading and navigation.
Are recipes included?
Yes! All recipes are vegetarian and specially designed to help you easily incorporate seaweeds into your daily meals.
How long are the videos?
In total, there are 40 minutes of seaweed identification videos. Each seaweed video is at most 5 minutes, making them perfect for quick reference while out foraging.
Is this a one-time payment or a recurring subscription?
This is a one-time payment. It includes a minimum of 2 years access to the course materials. I aim to keep the content available beyond that, but I don’t offer lifetime access.
Can I access the material on mobile devices?
Yes, you can access the material on a mobile, tablet, or computer anytime.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, if The Edible Seaweed Course is not precisely what you want, you may request a refund within 14 days for any reason - no questions asked.
Robin Harford is a plant forager, ethnobotanical researcher and wild food educator. He is the author of the bestselling Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of Britain and Ireland.
He established his wild food foraging school in 2008, and his foraging courses were recently voted #1 in the country by BBC Countryfile.
Robin is the creator of eatweeds.co.uk, listed in The Times Top 50 websites for food and drink.
He has travelled extensively, documenting and recording wild food plants’ traditional and local uses in indigenous cultures. His work has taken him to Africa, India, SE Asia, Europe and the USA.
Robin occasionally appears on national and local radio and television.
He has been recommended in BBC Good Food magazine, Sainsbury’s magazine, The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, The Daily Telegraph, etc.
He is a member of the Society of Ethnobotany, the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland, the Herb Society and a member of the Association of Foragers.