The Citizen Gardener: Foraging to help, not hinder
Our gardening expert on the growing popularity of an ancient practice, and how to do it responsibly
Foraging
Take the spear – Gillian Riley on asparagus and other shoots ‘n’ buds
You may get in trouble pinching someone’s asparagus, but perhaps wild Hackney borage will take your fancy? Our resident food historian focuses in on this genre of edible greenery in her latest piece for us, featuring a recipe for a very non-traditional – but incredible – risotto
Pretty F*cking Good Toast at Machine No. 3, restaurant review, Hackney Central – a masterclass in sourcing
The bar at the end of Well Street has teamed up with a toast-master for an excellent pop-up that runs until the end of November
How to find and use the fruits of the forage
Forager Jason Irving runs walks and classes in Hackney offering tips on how best to utilise wild plants