How to go Foraging for Wild Plants and Mushrooms

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

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  • @michaelkitto758
    @michaelkitto758 Год назад +299

    Im from tropical Australia, but religiously watch Atomic Shrimp, he is an English gentleman who does a whole array of videos, including foraging and cooking content. This is very reminiscent of that and I love it. Great work as always Alex

    • @Thelordsrain
      @Thelordsrain Год назад +10

      Thanks for the recommendation im always searching for similar channels, I’m from Perth

    • @Smellycat1990
      @Smellycat1990 Год назад +22

      Glad to find another Atomic Shrimp fan on here. Not suprising really that we'd like these sorts of videos!

    • @jamescanjuggle
      @jamescanjuggle Год назад +15

      absolutely love atomic shrimp, hes a legend

    • @stealthangel668
      @stealthangel668 Год назад +10

      I love watching Atomic Shrimp too!

    • @thany3
      @thany3 Год назад +13

      Another Atomic Shrimp fan here!
      I was half-expecting/hoping Alex to go to Shrimp HQ. I think it would be a great combo.

  • @matthewpatterson9184
    @matthewpatterson9184 Год назад +119

    Marlow is incredibly knowledgable, lovely of him to invite you out and share some of that knowledge first hand. Thoroughly enjoyed it Alex.

  • @Sean_Shaun_Shawn
    @Sean_Shaun_Shawn Год назад +13

    Biggest tip I've come to learn with foraging is that the absolute best place to forage is your walk to work or college or to the train station or whatever local route you do year-round; by seeing the plants you walk past all the time change through the seasons you can learn so much about stuff specific to your local area, identify different plants and trees and how they change throughout the year, and all for almost no time or effort investment.
    Another thing is that a lot of oldschool foragers (especially mushroom guys for some reason) will try to scare you or tell you off for using todays' plant-id apps- take it all with a massive grain of salt. There are dangers to eating from certain families and being careful about identification is wise, and oldschool local foragers can be a great resource, but deaths and injury from foraging are incredibly rare and a sensible approach and a little respect is all you need.

  • @prestonk827
    @prestonk827 Год назад +32

    Love this. Learning how to identify plants is probably the most important survival skill there is. So fundamental :) love it!

  • @MatheusSouza-dp8lw
    @MatheusSouza-dp8lw 7 месяцев назад +1

    What an absolute treat this video was! Nature is amazing! Thank you.

  • @saltburner2
    @saltburner2 Год назад +6

    Your cheerfulness, enthusiasm and curiosity are inspiring!

  • @Piglife101
    @Piglife101 Год назад +4

    I could watch you two all day, I find your videos so relaxing, and I always learn something!

  • @willewiking98
    @willewiking98 Год назад +11

    your channel really has inspired me to learn more about the edible food in the Swedish countryside, love all that you do and tech us. thanks alex

  • @markosullivan6444
    @markosullivan6444 Год назад +4

    Brilliant collaboration! I've been following Marlow's channel for years, he's so knowledgeable.

  • @dannywisniewski870
    @dannywisniewski870 Год назад +6

    Thanks alex, thanks for everything. Just videos alone doing stuff i like im from midwest usa. Seeing you foraging over the years, beehive, mushrooming, just getting your own air. I appreciate you doing that and recording it. EHAS

  • @craigs7896
    @craigs7896 Год назад +3

    This is the first video I have ever watched on foraging! I spend a lot of time outdoors walking my dog, fishing, camping etc but I'm totally clueless when it comes to foraging. This video was great, it's fantastic to see your enthusiasm and Marlow's passion shine through, and his daughter helping to cook was adorable. Would love to see more!

  • @mgharvey3657
    @mgharvey3657 Год назад +47

    Had a shitty day, much better now. Thanks for posting. Alex is that guy you want in your crew when the zombies come!

    • @Fishman5280
      @Fishman5280 Год назад +3

      Exactly what I was thinking. When it comes down to it, I have no idea what's good to eat and what's not. Very useful skill to have.

  • @bamereg
    @bamereg Год назад +11

    Wow, this is great! I used to go foraging for my horses when they were still around. They loved dandelions and thistles and hawthorn. I like hawthorn too, it is one of my favourites and I even grow hawthorn on my balcony. I had no idea you could eat the leaves. Definitely going to try that!
    You also solved the grass ring mystery xD

  • @jdartistry90
    @jdartistry90 Год назад

    Whe he pulled out that leatherman my heart melted ❤ my dad gave me one before he passed away and I keep it with me always ❤ highly recommend ❤😢 I never seen anyone with one made me smile ❤

  • @JackDarbs
    @JackDarbs 5 месяцев назад

    Marlow is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to foraging, I find myself watching his channel very often. I also own his book that was shown in this video and it has helped me second to none when it comes to learning how to identify edible plants when I am out and about. One day I'd love to go on a knowledge walk with him, and you too Alex. Also great video brother 👍

  • @LeksDee
    @LeksDee Год назад +3

    You said at the beginning that people rather have the comfort of going to a shop and not having to search for their plants, but when you're as knowledgable as Marlow, you just walk down a path for 5 meters and have basically a full meal with a bunch of different flavours at your fingertips

  • @coolbeens4207
    @coolbeens4207 Год назад

    I'm a chef and was watching your videos and love them all and I have learnt a lot about mushrooms I have a tip for you for cooking when your cutting something on a chopping board if you put a damp cloth/towel under the board it will not move around while your cutting your ingredients

  • @myleahrydberg2478
    @myleahrydberg2478 Год назад +3

    Love these videos Alex. Thank you for another great break from the concrete jungle.

  • @ms.farmgirl
    @ms.farmgirl Год назад +2

    Alex, you champ.. you've done it again!!!
    Made one of the most interesting videos on the whole of youTube. I learned more in this video, than I've learned all week. Well done. Now I am going to have to make time to have a look, see what i find in the 2 valleys on the east side and west side of my farm. I know they usually have all kinds of berries, but now I need to see what else I can find in them both. Great family day!
    Maybe we can find all sorts of edibles, that we can take to the market with us and sell.
    I am a "Farm to Table Organic Grower, so anything we grow or find, goes to market.
    [2] Why weren't you gathering all those Dandelions for making Dandelion Wine?? I have a farmer neighbor who demands us to collect all our's for him, to make gallons of Dandelion Wine.
    [3] Let's take stock in your expertise:
    1- A Fisherman;
    2- A Chef;
    3- A Baker;
    4- A Pizzaiolo;
    5- A Gardener;
    6- A Sprouter
    7- A Beekeeper;
    8- A Forager;
    9- A Camper;
    10- A Van Designer/Builder;
    11- A Knifesmith;
    12- A Skiier;
    13- A Surfer;
    14- A Hiker;
    15- A Painter;
    16- A Mycologist;
    17- A Traveler;
    18- A Videographer/photographer;
    19- An Influencer;
    20- And a Oompa Loompa!!
    Did I miss anything in that long list?
    Thank you again for the most entertaining/Interesting video.
    It's fantastic!!

    • @just_alex
      @just_alex  Год назад +2

      Hahaha this made me laugh! Thank you 😊

    • @rocknroth764
      @rocknroth764 Год назад

      Carpenter/builder

  • @natureisallpowerful
    @natureisallpowerful Год назад +2

    Its going to be a good year, i love it when you can read the story nature is telling us. Marlow is brilliant.
    I learned by just getting out and doing it

  • @fresh_mint_tea8398
    @fresh_mint_tea8398 Год назад +10

    I've learned so much from this channel, keep doing you!

  • @e7erni7y15
    @e7erni7y15 Год назад

    These videos are just pure happiness. Marlow just adds upto it.. ❤

  • @paperbark3754
    @paperbark3754 Год назад +3

    I really enjoy your videos, I'm glad that your family is happy to keep you at home so that you have the ability to keep making these interesting vids and I really hope for your success in the youtube community to be able to support you long term!

  • @barbarasimoes9463
    @barbarasimoes9463 Год назад +1

    Loved this. It's so helpful to see the plants in their native environs. Thank you for another wonderful video.

    • @Kangaroo-and-Panda
      @Kangaroo-and-Panda Год назад

      I agree! Seeing the plants in their native habitat definitely helps and makes for great content😄

  • @southerncaltattooedbiker3643
    @southerncaltattooedbiker3643 Год назад

    This guy knows a lot about mushrooms 🍄 it's very cool I don't known why but yesterday you popped up on my video list keep up your travels and meeting new friends.

  • @Mr.Voysey
    @Mr.Voysey Год назад +1

    How did I miss this video! Two of my favourite mushroom creators

  • @lynnemac1402
    @lynnemac1402 Год назад +1

    Thanks Alex, that was so interesting, who knew we had so much edible plants and mushrooms in the UK. Marlow definitely knows his stuff.

  • @danstone1000
    @danstone1000 Год назад

    Alex you legend. Marlow is a great forager. I got so excited when I saw him pop up in your video. This will be a great watch

  • @TheKnowlesspot
    @TheKnowlesspot 18 дней назад

    When you said you were meeting an expert I though 'I hope it's Marlow!', and lo and behold!

  • @hubbstable
    @hubbstable Год назад +1

    More of this please Alex fantastic information

  • @Kangaroo-and-Panda
    @Kangaroo-and-Panda Год назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing this invaluable foraging information. We thoroughly love watching your videos, they are so wholesome! Hopefully our tiny channel can one day bring as much joy to others as yours does to us 😄Have a great day!

  • @redechelon37
    @redechelon37 Год назад

    SO GOOD! I could watch this stuff for days. I'm in NA, so the plants differ a bit, but it's extremely enjoyable to watch.

  • @1337CaptainHadock
    @1337CaptainHadock Год назад

    Very interesting video Alex!
    You really chose the right man for the job Marlow seems like a really great and knowledgeable man! :)

  • @jamiesauce12
    @jamiesauce12 Год назад

    I have been binge watching your entire category of videos for the last week, glad i could catch a new upload so early!

  • @louiseisobelevans
    @louiseisobelevans Год назад +1

    Yayyyy! We made our first mushroom soup yesterday!! Thank you all so so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @HelenP0816
    @HelenP0816 Год назад

    Yeyyy!!! Foraging, this is how I discovered You tube and your channel Alex..as always your videos are both thoroughly enjoyable and educational!! 😊

  • @Julien-bt7fd
    @Julien-bt7fd Год назад +1

    Nuts, fruits and all kinds of mushrooms
    this is the stuff
    I could live on ;)

  • @shropshireladoutdoors743
    @shropshireladoutdoors743 Год назад

    Every time I watch you I learn so much you are truely inspiring can't wait for the next video awsome Alex

  • @DirtyLesion
    @DirtyLesion Год назад

    ayyy love a good bit of marlow, would absolutely love to work with him teaching foraging to everyone, this should be a mandatory school topic!! x

  • @annakonarske6309
    @annakonarske6309 Год назад

    It was a pleasure to watch this. Thanks Alex!

  • @cifanatic4412
    @cifanatic4412 Год назад

    Alex thanks for the education on foraging. Excellent video please keep sharing!

  • @lavender.hibiscus
    @lavender.hibiscus Год назад +1

    it feels like i am watching a course on how to become a forager! nice work alex!

  • @netti68mck-lck
    @netti68mck-lck Год назад

    Hallo Alex, again a wonderful video. Thank you both. A few years ago I met a female herbalist (some call them Kräuterhexe (in Germany).
    She Said: Go outside into your Garden. The herbs you find there are the herbs your body/soul need. 😊
    Discovering eatable wild plants ist fascinating.
    Btw:
    The German name of Hedge Garlic is Knoblauchrauke, means *Garlic Rucola*.
    Herzliche Grüße aus Deutschland von Annette

  • @babadantv-n4u
    @babadantv-n4u Год назад

    my grandmother used to make roasted stinging nettle, she had so many knowledge about foraging. I wish she had a chance to teach us before she died. roasted stinging nettle is very common in turkey.

  • @jasongreen6447
    @jasongreen6447 Год назад

    Thanks for the brilliant work you put in and what a great forager you had on,
    Thank you both 😊

  • @danielcoppock
    @danielcoppock Год назад +1

    dude has a huge wealth of knowledge thats for sure marlo wont ever go hungry :D

  • @abhishekgurjar3273
    @abhishekgurjar3273 Год назад +1

    Just keep it up because we love your content and we watch your contents so keep it up and nobody will stop you yess i am right

  • @joankline343
    @joankline343 Год назад

    Nice video Alex! Thanks to Marlow for sharing his wisdom and knowledge with everyone. The food looks delicious ❤ Thanks for another sharing another great video!

  • @harveyarber2543
    @harveyarber2543 11 месяцев назад

    marlow is great and i follow his advice often

  • @andrewbrockman8538
    @andrewbrockman8538 Год назад

    Excellent showcase - thanks for the intro to a fascinating guy!

  • @5exploded679
    @5exploded679 Год назад

    When this video started I wondered what if the collab was.... Marlow!! Brilliant, two of my favourite foragers ☺️

  • @soniayoung7531
    @soniayoung7531 Год назад

    Hi Alex, a very educational video all the different things you can eat ,a beautiful scenery thanks for sharing stay blessed

  • @emzrking
    @emzrking Год назад

    New upload! Can't wait to watch when I get home. Looks amazing!

  • @andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697

    I remember a mate of mine in the uk did this when I travelled through Yorkshire and in Gloucestershire

  • @alicewhite8339
    @alicewhite8339 Год назад

    This was my perfect video! I love Marlow have been following his videos for a while now and I loved coming foraging with you both! So inspiring and informative as always Alex :)

  • @Shinika01
    @Shinika01 Год назад

    omfg what an epic journey! He made it look so easy !
    Gonna get his book for sure! THanks both of u!

  • @thewrightproductionz4134
    @thewrightproductionz4134 Год назад

    When you said you was meeting someone with better knowledge on foraging I had a feeling it’s was going to be Marlow I love watching his videos!

  • @kerrkristie
    @kerrkristie 6 месяцев назад

    Also love the squeaky noise 😍

  • @Kyla94934
    @Kyla94934 Год назад

    What a great video! Thank you for sharing the detailed explanations of the different plants. I loved this

  • @tobiaswhitley4305
    @tobiaswhitley4305 Год назад

    Every single JustAlex vid is simply banger after banger

  • @oliverdaley934
    @oliverdaley934 Год назад

    Best Video you've done Alex, Marlow was amazing too! With Thanks

  • @TheArtisticGardener777
    @TheArtisticGardener777 Год назад +1

    What a wonderful collaboration! I’m a big fan of both your channels. Good on you Alex! Really enjoyed this one!👍

    • @stephenperry1185
      @stephenperry1185 Год назад

      Chao. Anh. My. An. 🍄👍🏾💤🏊‍♂️. Lam. An. Qoa. Ngon. Tuyet. Voi. Hinh. Xem. Thay. Cho. Gai. Dinh. An. Nhieu. Duc. Manh. Yeu. Doi. Van. Nhu. Y. Chao. 💤👍🏾🍄💯🏊‍♂️🌱🔊📻🏊‍♂️🍄💤👍🏾🍀🌳💯

  • @Budvb
    @Budvb Год назад

    Very informative, thanks Marlow for opening us to nature’s grocery store!

  • @darkisdork4959
    @darkisdork4959 Год назад

    I absolutely love this video and all the rest of your content, thank you for sharing this experience with us.

  • @April-ne6wn
    @April-ne6wn Год назад

    Very nice video Alex...very informative! Thanks for sharing the info with us!! 😊

  • @BrilloBrock
    @BrilloBrock Год назад

    This is a great video Alex. I literally have Pink and Grey oyster mushrooms growing right now because of you!

  • @jacksutton4643
    @jacksutton4643 Год назад

    I love marlo!! Your lucky to meet him Alex.

  • @terraglade
    @terraglade Год назад

    Crazy just how much the earth provides us if well cared for

  • @annamason3087
    @annamason3087 Год назад +4

    I can't find a source anywhere for any good psychedelics in my area, I suffer some pretty bad depression and i got a chance to try K and man it was a miracle substance, I felt free,the only high or euphoria was from the relief of my vices being released, that's exactly what it did

    • @evelynbecker4916
      @evelynbecker4916 Год назад

      Mushroom completely turned my life around and my anxiety and panic attack disappeared and my personality changed into a much more generous loving person

    • @sebastianfelipe515
      @sebastianfelipe515 Год назад

      The psychedelic experience is temporary but many people have permanent results

    • @joachimlunares4871
      @joachimlunares4871 Год назад

      doctor_mckenzie ( Alexander)
      Got psychedelics

    • @derickmartens
      @derickmartens Год назад

      I had 3.5 grams dried lemon tek most beautiful experience ever!!

    • @evelynbecker4916
      @evelynbecker4916 Год назад

      ​@@joachimlunares4871where to search? Is it IG ??

  • @prophetnotprofit
    @prophetnotprofit Год назад

    Great video, love it, keep on learning, it's a beautiful world!

  • @Angiesensei.
    @Angiesensei. Год назад +1

    Wow this is a beautiful life

  • @Jolle307
    @Jolle307 Год назад +1

    The shrooms in 21:45 looks like the pointed top hat - a very strong hallucinatory mushrom, hope you picked some of them xP

    • @dom_the3166
      @dom_the3166 2 месяца назад

      Yup, look like liberties

  • @mikaelhiort6725
    @mikaelhiort6725 Год назад

    Always something special with your mushroom episodes 😋👌

  • @frenchyadamson
    @frenchyadamson Год назад

    Yes Alex! This is great. I always love your foraging content.

  • @Falconer710
    @Falconer710 Год назад

    2 great guys passing on knowledge ❤

  • @1dowsey
    @1dowsey Год назад

    Loved that so so interesting. Dog walks have just gone up a level for me now 👌

  • @stewartatwattinahammock1772
    @stewartatwattinahammock1772 Год назад

    Most excellent. I actually have that book and it comes with me when ever I'm out walking. Great Vlog 👍🏼

  • @Cecily1973
    @Cecily1973 Год назад

    Have you ever seen corn smut? It's a delicacy. It's a fungus that gets in the corn. They say it tastes like a combo of corn and a mushroom.

  • @daviddeane7293
    @daviddeane7293 Год назад

    Nice one, Alex. There's plenty of new treats for you to find when you next go out on your own and so many what you walk past every day and never realised keep up the amazing work alex 🌿🍄🍄🍄😁👍

  • @ilijakavedzic517
    @ilijakavedzic517 Год назад

    Wow people like Marlow are so cool. Such a nice video I love this stuff.

  • @antnewbon2673
    @antnewbon2673 Год назад +1

    I would say gossh it's early but hey the sun's up and it's a beautiful day.

  • @willcookmakeup
    @willcookmakeup Год назад

    Probably one of mh favorite videos to date. Loved watching you two explore. Thanks for the upload :))

  • @Yugtabub
    @Yugtabub Год назад

    Alex, thank you! Great video…you must make your parents very proud ❤

  • @Sean_Shaun_Shawn
    @Sean_Shaun_Shawn Год назад

    Another thing worth noting about foraging for edibles that you didn't mention is nutrition- the overwhelming majority of UK supermarket produce available these days is monoculture and uses commercial fertiliser and is very low in nutrition compared to it's wild counterparts and while farmers markets and home grown produce can help add some nutrition back into your diet, foraging is another incredibly powerful and free option. Unlike supermarket foods, a lot of storage and processing of foraged foods like lacto fermentation actually adds nutrition.

  • @wofulbadger978
    @wofulbadger978 Год назад

    Alex, I’d love to see you prepare a meal made entirely from foraged/caught ingredients, I.E fish prepared with a wild salad. Love your content, keep going mate!

  • @kyYkh
    @kyYkh Год назад

    Thank you for all your videos. I learn so much. 👍

  • @ashleybent7375
    @ashleybent7375 Год назад

    Love milo and his videos, I've got his book already. Great video. Thanks.

  • @cpoco
    @cpoco Год назад

    Brilliant stuff. Absolutely fascinating.

  • @marialorenavillanueva5342
    @marialorenavillanueva5342 Год назад

    Aww nice to see a video from u again...its been awhile..thanks for sharing!

  • @thorstenrusch8652
    @thorstenrusch8652 Год назад

    Great video, amazing. The people should remember that just a few decades ago lots of people got ther food by foarging. I need a course here in Hamburg to learn more about this :)

  • @Jennifer-ep1sr
    @Jennifer-ep1sr Год назад

    Glad to see you again! 😀🇦🇺

  • @tomcampbell9081
    @tomcampbell9081 Год назад

    The link up we have all been waiting for ❤

  • @thesuprememe6748
    @thesuprememe6748 Год назад

    I love Marlow, been waiting ages for this collab

  • @mscudde2
    @mscudde2 Год назад

    Incredible video as always! They keep getting better.

  • @vinnyvtec8722
    @vinnyvtec8722 Год назад

    I love the idea of foraging and want to do it, but I just know I'll do something stupid. Last year I found myself some chicken of the woods, but when I took it home I found it had some kind of pine tree needles inside it and after researching found out you shouldn't eat it if it's grow on certain trees, but I couldn't remember what I found it on. So, I just threw it away as I didn't want to poison myself. Also I cringe when people pick up plants in the middle or just to the side of countryside well walked paths, I'm a full time dog walker and they piss everywhere, not a minute goes by without one of the dogs marking, so personally I'd walk a few metres away from the paths if I was going to eat unwashed, uncooked plants lol. As usual another great inspiring video, thanks Alex.

  • @geoffgolding3750
    @geoffgolding3750 Год назад

    Really interesting didn't know there was so many plants you could forage from the wild

  • @mattholmes2589
    @mattholmes2589 Год назад

    Great video great to learn some new knowledge. Those books look great.

  • @maaziakashif6248
    @maaziakashif6248 Год назад

    This is soo informative! Literally trust all his videos to be epic

  • @Meethejarate
    @Meethejarate Год назад +5

    Now I want to go out and get some mushrooms

  • @rjvlogs3653
    @rjvlogs3653 Год назад

    this is really really interesting we had so much stuff we could eat and that we did eat back in the day but we have almost forgotten about it