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The Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) is a popular winter mushroom, found in nature and cultivated at home. Its mild flavor and firm texture make it a versatile ingredient in a variety of dishes. This guide covers everything you need to know about Oyster Mushrooms – from where to find them in nature to the best
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Welcome to this St. George's Mushroom foraging guide! As the crisp air of spring replaces the chill of winter, the forest floor comes to life with a myriad of treasures, among which the St. George's Mushroom, scientifically known as Calocybe gambosa, holds a special place. Join us as we explore the characteristics, habitat, culinary potential,
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Description Woodland strawberry (Fragaria vesca) is a small and charming plant that grows wild in Denmark and many other temperate regions around the world. Despite rarely reaching a height of more than 15-20 cm, they have an impressive ability to spread across large areas. The plants have distinctive leaves resembling three fingers, with a pale
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Ground Elder Season Ground elder (Aegopodium podagraria) is a perennial plant that typically emerges in spring and early summer. The young leaves are the most delicious and flavorful and should be harvested before the plant flowers. The best time to forage for the leaves is in April and May. Where to Find it Ground elder
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The sweet violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It belongs to the violet family, which includes over 500 different species. It is also known by the names of wood violet, common violet, florist’s violet, English violet, and garden violet. Odorata, which is part of the Latin name of
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A basket full of black trumpet mushrooms and funnel chanterelles. Foraging for edible wild mushrooms in nature is pure joy! You come home after a successful mushroom hunt with a basket full of delicious, fresh mushrooms. That means you can prepare a wonderful home cooked mushroom meal. Sometimes you are lucky enough to find more
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Rose hips are the fruits of the rose flower plant. Rose hips replace the fallen flowers when the temperatures lower. Rose hips are edible and are shaped round or oval. The color of rose hips is normally bright red to orange – the darker the red the riper.

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Welcome to the Skovkær blog about wild food and foraging 🌿

Here we share knowledge, inspiration, and practical guides for anyone curious about wild food, foraging, mushrooms, wild berries, and edible plants. You’ll learn how to identify edible mushrooms and plants, understand seasonality, and discover how wild ingredients can be used in the kitchen – both for everyday cooking and special occasions.

We also write about safe and responsible foraging, ethical guidelines, and the joy of spending time in forests and natural landscapes. This blog is for both beginners and experienced foragers who want to deepen their connection with nature and use its resources with care and respect.

If you have suggestions for blog posts related to wild food, foraging, or mushrooms, you’re always welcome to get in touch – the blog evolves with the seasons and your curiosity.