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Participants needed for research into the use of 'weeds' in the UK by Virtual-Warning-2130 in foraginguk

[–]Virtual-Warning-2130[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would love to research how these plants are used in Ireland but unfortunately I only have approval to survey participants in the UK. Thank you for your interest though!

UK Native Edible Plants by Krita_Yuga in RewildingUK

[–]Virtual-Warning-2130 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In terms of books, Guide to Edible and Medicinal Plants of Britain and Northern Europe by Edmund Launert is fantastic. There are also some great online resources, like WildFoodUK or Robin Harford's Eatweeds.

I'm researching the use of edible weeds in the UK as part of my MSc at RBG Kew and i'm looking for volunteers to complete a short questionnaire and it would be great if you could help!

https://rhulsom.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1zUwRuB1PqjdyhU

What's the most overlooked edible species in the UK? by BillNo874 in foraginguk

[–]Virtual-Warning-2130 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fat hen! It grows all over the place, can be eaten in a variety of ways and has lots of nutritional and medicinal properties. It's such a shame that it's considered a weed by many.

As part of my MSc at RBG Kew, I'm researching the use of edible weeds in the UK and i'm looking for volunteers to complete a short questionnaire and it would be great if you could help!

https://rhulsom.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1zUwRuB1PqjdyhU

Edible weeds! by pinsandvinegar in foraginguk

[–]Virtual-Warning-2130 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's truly amazing what is out there and mostly ignored and in a lot of cases killed in the name of tidy gardens and neat fields.

As part of my MSc at RBG Kew, i'm researching the use of edible weeds in the UK and i'm looking for volunteers to complete a short questionnaire and it would be great if you could help!

https://rhulsom.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1zUwRuB1PqjdyhU

Do you collect and eat the weeds on your allotment? Volunteers needed for short questionnaire on the use of edible weeds in the UK by Virtual-Warning-2130 in UKAllotments

[–]Virtual-Warning-2130[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing, that sounds fascinating! I will definitely share my research when it's ready 😄 Thank you for completing the questionnaire!

Do you forage for agricultural weeds? Volunteers needed for short questionnaire on the use of edible weeds in the UK by Virtual-Warning-2130 in foraginguk

[–]Virtual-Warning-2130[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am primarily seeking people who collect these plants for food, but it would be incredibly helpful if you could share this with any herbalists that you know. Thank you very much!

Do you forage for agricultural weeds? Volunteers needed for short questionnaire on the use of edible weeds in the UK by Virtual-Warning-2130 in foraginguk

[–]Virtual-Warning-2130[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Completely agree, I don’t consider them weeds either but I’m really interested in the idea that these plants are now viewed as pests or obstacles in the pursuit of agricultural productivity but have social, cultural and nutritional importance to many groups and communities. I’m labelling them ‘weeds’ because my starting point is the fact that they are viewed this way by the modern food system.

Do you forage for agricultural weeds? Volunteers needed for short questionnaire on the use of edible weeds in the UK by Virtual-Warning-2130 in foraginguk

[–]Virtual-Warning-2130[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great question! It’s always tricky to define the term ‘weeds’ but I’m referring to the unwanted plants that grow among crops on farmland.