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Wild Food Mentor is the UK's only home-study course for anyone with a passion for foraging. It is the most affordable and comprehensive online wild food resource available today.

Important, Read This First

These videos were filmed on videotape back in 2009.

They look fine when watched on a smartphone or tablet.

On a desktop computer etc., the quality appears low-resolution.

It's also why the course is cheap.

That being said the content is rock solid and timeless.

Click here to watch a sample video lesson.

Attention Beginner Foragers

Are you tired of not being able to identify wild food plants? Click the video to play.

Here's How to Fast-Track Your Plant Identification Skills

When I first started out foraging, I found it excruciating not being able to correctly identify wild edible plants.

It took me month’s of trawling through my local library’s natural history selection, flipping through every wild flower identification guide I could get my hands on. 

There were photo books, books with watercolour and line drawings...

... and one called a ‘flower key’ that had virtually no pictures in it, but lots of text, so I thought it must be really important. 

My early days of identifying wild food plants were nothing short of frustrating. 

If you can relate to this problem, then I have the solution...

How to Become a Confident, Safe and Knowledgeable Forager

Wild Food Mentor is the quick-start way to dramatically increase your wild edible plant identification skills and wild food knowledge.  

Combining video, photos and text, you’ll easily learn each plant's historical use, identification features, where to find it, and how to cook it, plus much more. 
The course covers over 70 wild food plants that have historically been found around Britain and Northern Europe.

Imagine what it would be like to pop outside your front door and confidently pick your supper from the huge number of wild edible plants available.

Introducing Britain's Leading Wild Food Historian

When I met Marcus Harrison, he was running Britain’s only full-time wild food school. He had also foraged daily for over 30 years, and what got me really excited was that he had rolled back the historical record of the wild foods of the British Isles.

Uncovering The 'True Taste' of Britain

Marcus would spend weeks in the British Library pouring over old manuscripts, some dating back as far as the 11th century.

He’s slowly unearthed the secrets of how we used wild edible plants in the past. Tastes that have been enjoyed throughout history on the dining tables of Britons everywhere.

And I can tell you, there is no-one else alive today who has done that, or even come close!

Why?

Because Marcus is the person that top foraging instructors learn from...
 
… yet the chances are you may never have heard of him.

He has also worked extensively for the Ministry of Defence teaching wild food survival, and is hugely respected and held in high esteem by those who are lucky enough to come across his work, or meet him in person.
Thanks to Marcus' instructors course I have gone on to pass his expertise to many here in North Wales in the knowledge that I am passing on some very well researched experience and safe foraging advice.

Rowenna Williams

And it's not just foraging instructors he teaches… his students come from all walks of life, from city dwellers, country lovers, botanists, services personnel to leading-edge chefs...

... as well as consulting for some of the biggest celebrities you see on TV.

Wild Food Mentor will:

  • Give you the confidence to easily identify wild edible plants

  • You get access to over 70 wild edible plant videos and hundreds of clear photos making plant identification quick, easy and painless.

  • Inspire you to start playing with wild edible plants in your kitchen. Your friends and loved ones will be amazed. 

  • You'll also find hundreds of mouth-watering recipes inside.

  • It's like having an expert foraging teacher on speed dial in your phone. Watch and learn anytime, anywhere, on any device... perfect for when you are out foraging in the hedgerow, coast, marsh, moor or woods... even in the city!

Hundreds of Students From All Walks Of Life Have Gone Through Wild Food Mentor

I've been reading about wild food for a while but realised that I needed practical knowledge to progress further. Wild Food Mentor is an ideal bridge between the practical and theoretical, and Marcus presents all the aspects of wild food foraging in a clear style. You can only get a brief idea of wild food from books and I’m glad I took the next step and signed up for this video course. I'm not normally one for recommending things but I can do so in this case wholeheartedly!

Dr. Steve Bell

A great combination of video, text, photos and recipes, and a good balance of historical and practical information. The photos make identification of the plant much easier than a lot of guides I have used. Having the video showing the plant growing and Marcus in contact with it gives a lot of useful information about its size, texture etc. This is invaluable when identifying plants, and is definitely the next best thing to being on a guided walk.

Maggie MacMillan

Over 70+ Wild Edible Plant Videos Including Hundreds of Photos

You have access to over 70 wild edible plant videos and hundreds of clear photos making identification easy and effortless. 

You'll learn each plant's historical use, identification features, where to find it, and how to cook it, plus much more.

Delicious Mouth-Watering Recipes For Each Plant

These never before published recipes will inspire and encourage you to start playing with wild edible plants in your kitchen. Amaze your friends and loved ones.

Learn At Your Own Pace With Lifetime Access

We all learn differently. Some people consume information rapidly, others prefer taking their time, which is why you have LIFETIME ACCESS to all the course material.

Access On Mobiles, Tablets and Computers

Watch and learn anytime, anywhere, on any device… perfect for when you are out and about foraging.

More Great Feedback

It is just like going out with a chatty and relaxed professional forager. Here are plants that I've never even heard of before. Loads of information and even better I can learn at my own pace and watch the videos tucked up in bed. 

If you have an interest in increasing your foraging skills and knowledge this course is well worth considering. I've learnt masses already."

Fiona Nevile-Bowles

I found the photographs a huge help. The video's were also very helpful, as it is much easier to see and understand when someone is actually showing you the plant. It was almost like being in there doing a 'live' course.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the course, and consider it to be an ongoing course, that I will be using over and over again. 

Dianne Fincham

Contents

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Plant Identification
Medical & Allergies
Environment
Sustainability
Plants By Season

Alexanders

Alexanders Video
Alexanders Photos
Alexanders Recipes

Brooklime

Brooklime Video
Brooklime Photos
Brooklime Recipes

Beech

Beech Video
Beech Photos
Beech Recipes

Bulrush

Bulrush Video
Preview
Bulrush Photos
Bulrush Recipes

Bramble

Bramble Video (Early to Mid Summer)
Bramble Video (Autumn)
Bramble Photos
Bramble Recipes

Borage

Borage Video
Borage Photos
Borage Recipes

Blackthorn

Blackthorn Video
Blackthorn Photos
Blackthorn Recipes

Broom

Broom Video
Broom Photos
Broom Recipes

Bilberry

Bilberry Video
Bilberry Photos
Bilberry Recipes

Chickweed

Chickweed Video
Chickweed Photos
Chickweed Recipes

Cleavers

Cleavers Video
Cleavers Photos
Cleavers Recipes

Cuckooflower

Cuckooflower Video
Cuckooflower Photos
Cuckooflower Recipes

Damson

Damson Video
Damson Photos
Damson Recipes

Dandelion

Dandelion Video
Dandelion Photos
Dandelion Recipes

Dog Rose

Dog Rose Video
Dog Rose Photos
Dog Rose Recipes

Dog Violet

Dog Violet Video
Dog Violet Photos
Dog Violet Recipes

Elder

Elder Video (Early Spring)
Elder Video (Autumn)
Elder Photos
Elder Recipes

Elecampane

Elecampane Video
Elecampane Photos
Elecampane Recipes

Fat Hen

Fat Hen Video
Fat Hen Photos
Fat Hen Recipes

Fennel

Fennel Video
Fennel Photos
Fennel Recipes

Garlic Mustard

Garlic Mustard Videos
Garlic Mustard Photos
Garlic Mustard Recipes

Golden Saxifrage

Golden Saxifrage Video
Golden Saxifrage Photos
Golden Saxifrage Recipes

Good King Henry

Good King Henry Video
Good King Henry Photos
Good King Henry Recipes

Greater Burdock

Greater Burdock Video
Greater Burdock Photos
Greater Burdock Recipes

Ground Ivy

Ground Ivy Video
Ground Ivy Photos
Ground Ivy Recipes

Guelder Rose

Guelder Rose Video
Guelder Rose Photos
Guelder Rose Recipes

Hawthorn

Hawthorn Video
Hawthorn Photos
Hawthorn Recipes

Hazel

Hazelnut Video
Hazelnut Photos
Hazel Recipes

Hogweed

Hogweed Video
Hogweed Photos
Hogweed Recipes

Hop

Hop Video
Hop Photos
Hop Recipes

Ivy Leaved Toadflax

Ivy Leaved Toadflax Video
Ivy Leaved Toadflax Photos
Ivy Leaved Toadflax Recipe

Lesser Celandine

Lesser Celandine Video
Lesser Celandine Photos
Lesser Celandine Recipe

Mallow

Mallow Video
Mallow Photos
Mallow Recipes

Marsh Mallow

Marsh Mallow Video
Marsh Mallow Photos
Marsh Mallow Recipes

Marsh Samphire

Marsh Samphire Video
Marsh Samphire Photos
Marsh Samphire Recipes

Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet Video
Meadowsweet Photos
Meadowsweet Recipes

Navelwort

Navelwort Video
Navelwort Photos
Navelwort Recipes

Oak

Oak Video
Oak Photos
Oak Recipes

Orache

Orache Video
Orache Photos
Orache Recipes

Oxeye Daisy

Oxeye Daisy
Oxeye Daisy Photos
Oxeye Daisy Recipes

Pignut

Pignut Video
Pignut Photos
Pignut Recipe

Plantain

Buckshorn Plantain Video
Buckshorn Plantain Photos
Buckshorn Plantain Recipes
Greater Plantain Video
Greater Plantain Photos
Greater Plantain Recipes
Maritime Plantain Video
Maritime Plantain Photos
Maritime Recipes
Ribwort Plantain Video
Ribwort Plantain Photos
Ribwort Plantain Recipes

Primrose

Primrose Video
Primrose Photos
Primrose Recipes

Red Valerian

Red Valerian Video
Red Valerian Photos
Red Valerian Recipes

Rest Harrow

Rest Harrow Video
Rest Harrow Photos
Rest Harrow Recipes

Rock Samphire

Rock Samphire Video
Rock Samphire Photos
Rock Samphire Recipes

Rosebay Willowherb

Rosebay Willowherb Video
Rosebay Willowherb Photos
Rosebay Willowherb Recipes

Rough Hawkbit

Rough Hawkbit Video
Rough Hawkbit Photos
Rough Hawkbit Recipes

Rowan

Rowan Video
Rowan Photos
Rowan Recipes

Salad Burnet

Salad Burnet Video
Salad Burnet Photos
Salad Burnet Recipes

Salsify

Salsify Video
Salsify Photos
Salsify Recipes

Scurvygrass

Scurvygrass Video
Scurvygrass Photo
Scurvygrass Recipes

Sea Aster

Sea Aster Video
Sea Aster Photos
Sea Aster Recipes

Sea Beet

Sea Beet Video
Sea Beet Photos
Sea Beet Recipes

Self Heal

Self Heal Video
Self Heal Photos
Self Heal Recipes

Shepherd's Purse

Shepherd's Purse Video
Shepherd's Purse Photos
Shepherd's Purse Recipes

Silverweed

Silverweed Video
Silverweed Photos
Silverweed Recipes

Smooth Sow Thistle

Smooth Sow Thistle Video
Smooth Sow Thistle Photos
Smooth Sow Thistle Recipes

Sneezewort

Sneezewort Video
Sneezewort Photos
Sneezewort Recipes

Sorrel

Common Sorrel Video
Common Sorrel Photos
Sheep Sorrel Photos
Wood Sorrel Photos
Yellow Sorrel
Sorrel Recipes

Stinging Nettle

Stinging Nettle Video
Stinging Nettle Photos
Stinging Nettle Recipes

Sweet Chestnut

Sweet Chestnut Video
Sweet Chestnut Photos
Sweet Chestnut Recipes

Thistle

Thistle Video
Field Thistle Photos
Marsh Thistle Photos
Milk Thistle Photos
Thistle Recipes

Three Cornered Leek

Three Cornered Leek Video
Three Cornered Leek Photos
Three Cornered Leek Recipes

White Dead Nettle

White Dead Nettle Video
White Dead Nettle Photos
White Dead Nettle Recipes

Wild Angelica

Wild Angelica Video
Wild Angelica Photos
Wild Angelica Recipes

Wild Carrot

Wild Carrot Video
Wild Carrot Photos
Wild Carrot Recipes

Wild Garlic

Wild Garlic Video
Wild Garlic Photos
Wild Garlic Recipes

Wild Strawberry

Wild Strawberry Video
Wild Strawberry Photos
Wild Strawberry Recipes

Yarrow

Yarrow Video
Yarrow Photos
Yarrow Recipes